The Detective (1986)

Platforms

C64

Where to get it

My Abandonware

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

The game feels like solving a mystery through slow, methodical reading and typing.

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About

Released in 1986 for the Commodore 64, *The Detective* is an early adventure title set within a mystery narrative. This entry utilizes text-based mechanics to present its story and gameplay elements on the platform.

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• More like this game, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.