Sleuth

Sleuth

Released1983
As you begin a game of Sleuth a murder has just been committed. Your job is to mingle with the house guests and to search the contents of the house until you feel you have solved the crime. Every game of Sleuth is different so you must fully explore the house each time that you play. As your investigation proceeds the murderer will begin to grow suspicious and will most likely start plotting your demise. If you have not figured out who the murderer is by this point in the game, your chances of survival are slim.

Details

ReleasedDecember 31, 1983
StatusReleased
GenresPuzzle
ThemesMystery
PlatformsDOS DOS
ModesSingle player

About This Game

A wealthy aristocrat lies dead within an opulent estate, and the responsibility for uncovering the truth falls entirely on your shoulders. You must methodically search the sprawling mansion, interrogate its suspicious inhabitants, and piece together clues scattered throughout the lavish rooms to determine who orchestrated this deadly crime. Each suspect harbors secrets, and contradictions in their accounts may prove crucial to your investigation. The path to justice requires careful deduction and keen observation as you work to identify the guilty party among those who had motive, means, and opportunity.