Underplayed Gems

City of Madness (1989)

City of Madness cover

Platforms: DOS
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 4 player ratings
Where to get it: My Abandonware

How it feels

City of Madness feels like exploring a narrative through typed commands, with a measured, text-driven pace and a focus on solving puzzles.

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Screenshots

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