The Detective

The Detective is a video game in the adventure genre and published by Argus Press Software Ltd. originally released in 1986. It is currently playable on Commodore 64.

In this mystery, players control Inspector Snide of Scotland Yard, who has been sent to MacFungus Manor to investigate the death of its owner, Angus MacFungus. The objective of the game is to gather information and clues from around the house, solve the case and implicate the murderer.

When Snide is near an item of interest, the border will flash. Pressing the fire button on the joystick brings up a menu with six commands. Some of these commands allow you to examine, manipulate and use objects; or check the time. Players can only carry six objects at a time, unless they already have something to carry.

Characters wander around the mansion, and players can interrogate them by bringing up the menu and choosing the question icon. The characters will stop what they are doing and the player must confront them to interrogate them. Players can interrogate them about MacFungus, objects or other characters.

Occasionally, a murder occurs involving one of the characters. Players have to gather the necessary evidence and accuse the murderer before time runs out.

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