Gumshoe is an arcade developed by A&F Software, released 31 December 1984 on Commodore C64/128/MAX.
What Gumshoe is
Gumshoe is an arcade game developed by A&F Software and released in 1984. It is available on Commodore C64/128/MAX only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You are a private detective and you have been asked to rescue the daughter of a millionaire and your investigation has brought you to a complex of ten tower blocks. Gumshoe is a platform game where a small part of the block is shown and the screen scrolls when you move in all directions. You have to navigate the various floors of the block to find the girl using ladders, escalators which change direction every few seconds and elevators that move up and down various levels but can't be shot from. There are also rubbish chutes and when entered they transport you to another part of the block.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Gumshoe launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Bomb Jack.
Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Bomb Jack.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Gumshoe — frequently asked questions
When did Gumshoe come out?
Gumshoe was released on 31 December 1984 for Commodore C64/128/MAX.
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