It is called "Sleuth".
The game works basically like Clue (only a bit more dangerous and complicated, but we'll get to that later). You are a detective (the little yellow, square smiley face) and there has been a murder that you must solve before the murderer finds you first.
For the sake of explanation and because I need to review them myself, I will post the instructions for the game.
Because the computer I used to play this on(as well as others back then) didn't use mice back then, the commands are all text commands (therefore, you must know how to spell in this game, guys. It's educational.
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I would like to note now that finding the magnifying glass quickly relies on chance. So that makes thing a little bit more difficult. This page also gives very good advice and should be noted if I wish to stay alive.
I will be keeping track of everyone's alibi as well with a piece of paper (since the game only takes about 15 minutes) and will post my notes later when I post screenshots.
It should be noted that near the end of the game, the murderer will start following you around and waiting for an opportunity to lock you in a room and kill you. And once you get the weapon, then your chances of survival are not too good. As a general note, I often hyperventilate near the end of the game. :3
Now, I hope you all have been reading this far, because this next part is the most IMPORTANT concerning all of you.
I am going to be playing the personalized version of the game because it's more fun that way.
Therefore, I need 7 volunteers to post in this thread so we can get this started. *hopes some people will be up for this* XD;
