Commodore 64 · Adventure
The Detective
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Publisher | Grandslam Entertainments |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
The Detective is an adventure game released in 1986 for the Commodore 64, published by Grandslam Entertainments.
It landed about 4 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1986 include Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future, Cobra and Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle. Among the 132 C64 adventure games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
The Detective is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Detective is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
The Detective walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Detective.
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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.
The Detective FAQ
When did The Detective come out on the C64?
The Detective was released for the Commodore 64 in 1986.
Who made The Detective?
published by Grandslam Entertainments.
Is The Detective multiplayer?
No. The Detective is a single-player game.
How long does The Detective take to play?
As an adventure game, The Detective 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 The Detective 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.