Sleuth
Description
Sleuth is a text-based game with graphics. In this murder mystery whodunit game you will have to figure out three things:
- Which of the seven guests committed the murder
- Which room was the murder scene
- What was the murder weapon
You can play in two different flavors:
- Basic Sleuth: All characters names are generated randomly
- Personalized Sleuth: You can create personalized characters giving them a first and last name
When the game starts you start wandering around the house examining all rooms and their objects. You also need to question all guests trying to figure out how to solve this crime puzzle. You must find the murder weapon and get all the guests together at the exact murder scene. Next step is to confront the murderer. But beware: you need to solve this murder puzzle within a certain time because otherwise the murderer will get annoyed by your gumshoe actions and eventually sneak up upon you and eliminate you.
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Average score: 3.8 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
The Good
The first thing you notice are the clear instructions with the game or on screen, which inform you of what you need to do & what it is about. Although the game only contains text graphics it is clear what is going on, & everything can be seen.
The game is simple to play but harder to win, which holds your interest for awhile. For an 1983 game the characterisation is good, although they only do simple things, & the items littered around the house, although basic, add atmosphere. The game is random, so the killer, victim, weapon, murder room change each game. There are two House layouts that appear.
The Bad
Although the instructions are good, it doesn't really inform you about finding the room where murder takes place or secret room, which can be important. Failed to complete mission first four times as didn't know what I really should be looking for & doing.
The Bottom Line
This seems to have been an early shareware game, which makes it more impressive, as it would have held your interest for awhile at the time. Some of the comments in game are witty. When I was finally successful in all three objectives, murderer said ' He deeply regretted killing Daryl, but I regret more that I was discovered by an incompetent fool who is fit only to peddle parking tickets' Charming.
I have always been a fan of Cluedo, & despite simple graphics is a good version, & playable in short bursts.
DOS · by zorkman (132) · 2016
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Game added by Arjon van Dam.
Game added December 6, 2012. Last modified March 11, 2024.