Murders in Space
Hitech Productions · 2020 · Adventure, Space, Detective, Mystery, Point & Click
PC
3 user reviews67% · 3
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About Murders in Space
"Urgent. This is orbital station PEGASUS. Presence of unidentified criminal on board. Demand immediate intervention. Situation of crew intolerable. I repeat, demand immediate intervention." Use observational, analytical, and interrogative abilities to track down a murderer on a space station before they claim their next victim.
- Save the lives of crew members by staying one step ahead of the killer – or witness their demise if you fall behind.
- Timing is key: 24 hours remain to solve the mystery, with crew members changing their positions and activities every hour of in-game time. Set the pace with the ability to speed up, slow down, and stop time.
- Ask the right questions: Interrogate crew members to get at their individual secrets and true intentions.
- Run biological tests and use specialized gadgets for clue detection and analysis.
- Dock a space shuttle, conduct a space walk, and explore a fully crewed space station in zero gravity – as imagined by the game's designers 8 years before the launch of the International Space Station.
What Steam players say
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https://youtu.be/c_HxzMBJCcs Almost unplayable thirty five years after the original release this mystery game doesn't even include the manual in it's Steam download.5 found this helpful
no explanationa on how to play anywhere.3 found this helpful
Murders in Space, developed by Hitech Productions and later re-released on modern platforms by Ziggurat, is a classic sci-fi detective adventure that transports players back to the design philosophy of early 1990s point-and-click mysteries. Set aboard the Pegasus space station, the game challenges players to uncover the identity of a killer operating within a confined orbital environment. While its premise evokes tension and intrigue, the experience is deeply rooted in the conventions and limitations of its era, making it both a fascinating historical artifact and a demanding adventure for contemporary players. The central narrative places you in the role of an investigator tasked with solving a murder before time runs out. The structure is built around a strict in-game clock, granting you 24 hours to gather evidence, interrogate suspects, and piece together the truth before further casualties occur. This time-sensitive framework introduces a constant sense of urgency. Characters aboard the station follow schedules, moving between locations as the hours progress, and missing key interactions can permanently close off investigative opportunities. The passage of time is not merely c…2 found this helpful
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