Murder! (video game)


Murder! is a 1990 video game published by U.S. Gold for the Amiga, Atari ST, and DOS. A Commodore 64 version was finished and reviewed in 1990 but was never released. It is considered one of the last major lost games on the Commodore 64.

Gameplay

Murder! is a game in which the player is a master detective who solves murder mysteries. The game is a point-and-click adventure game with an isometric perspective. The murder scenarios are randomized, with a claimed 3 million unique combinations of elements.
The game has four difficulty levels, ranging from novice to super sleuth. The player solves the case by exploring a four level mansion for clues or evidence, questioning suspects over a two hour period.

Critical reception

David Wilson reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that while he noted similarities to the board game Clue, he found the game much more complex and sophisticated, and also said that the players can quickly learn and solve mysteries easily.

Reviews

Computer and Video Games - September 1990Zzap! - September 1990Info - January 1992The One - September 1990ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) - October 1990Zero - October 1990ST Format - September 1990Amiga User International - January 1991The Games MachineAmiga FormatCU AmigaAmiga Action