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Murder on the Zinderneuf
Commodore 64 · Puzzle
Murder on the Zinderneuf
Certified classic
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Electronic Arts |
| Publisher | Free Fall Associates |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Murder on the Zinderneuf is a puzzle game developed by Electronic Arts and published by Free Fall Associates.
Among the 48 C64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
Electronic Arts also made Sentinel Worlds I: Future Magic, Deathlord and Starflight for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the C64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Murder on the Zinderneuf is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Murder on the Zinderneuf walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Murder on the Zinderneuf.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Murder on the Zinderneuf FAQ
Who made Murder on the Zinderneuf?
It was developed by Electronic Arts and published by Free Fall Associates.
Is Murder on the Zinderneuf multiplayer?
No. Murder on the Zinderneuf is a single-player game.
How long does Murder on the Zinderneuf take to play?
As a puzzle game, Murder on the Zinderneuf typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Murder on the Zinderneuf on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.