Corruption

aka: Upon Westminster Bridge
Moby ID: 1029
DOS Specs

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Corruption is one of Magnetic Scrolls' interactive fiction games. The player takes control of a stockbroker on the fast track to riches. Suddenly, there are attempts on his life, with the words 'insider dealings' floating around. The hero is framed for a crime he didn't commit and must prove his innocence before it is too late.

The game is a text adventure with graphics; the player inputs verb commands to interact with the environment and advance the story. The gameplay focuses on realistic investigation and information-gathering rather than puzzle-solving.

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Credits (DOS version)

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Average score: 85% (based on 18 ratings)

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Trivia

Extras

The game comes with a cassette tape on which is a vital conversation pertaining to the game (it also had a coupon to send in, if you were not fortunate enough to own a cassette player).

The game also had a 'casino chip' that never showed up in your inventory. It was used as part of the copy protection.

Manual

Sticking with the 'real-world' theme, the manual is in the form of Filofax pages, complete with ring binder holes for you to put into your actual Filofax.

Awards

  • Computer and Video Games
    • Issue 06/1989 - Winner Golden Joystick Award 1989 for Best 8-Bit Adventure Game (reader's vote)
    • Issue 06/1989 - Runner-Up Golden Joystick Award 1989 for Best 16-Bit Adventure Game (reader's vote)

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Contributors to this Entry

Game added by Yakumo.

Amiga added by EboMike. Amstrad PCW added by Trypticon. Commodore 64 added by Quapil. Apple II, Macintosh, Acorn 32-bit added by Rola. ZX Spectrum Next added by twitek. ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC added by Martin Smith. Atari ST added by Belboz.

Additional contributors: Katakis | カタキス, Patrick Bregger, Jo ST.

Game added March 11, 2000. Last modified August 30, 2023.