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Ripper is a 1996 full-motion-video adventure game published by Take-Two Interactive. Set in a dystopian New York City in the year 2040, it follows journalist Jake Quinlan as he investigates a series of murders linked to a killer calling himself the Ripper. The game combines cyberpunk science-fiction themes with filmed performances, including Christopher Walken, Karen Allen, Burgess Meredith, and John Rhys-Davies.
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Where is Ripper set, and who is Jake Quinlan?
Ripper takes place in dystopian New York City in 2040. You play journalist Jake Quinlan of the Virtual Herald as he investigates murders committed by a killer calling himself the Ripper.
What platforms was Ripper released on?
It was released in 1996 for MS-DOS and Macintosh. Take-Two Interactive developed and published it as a single-player full-motion-video adventure.
Is Ripper a normal point-and-click adventure?
The game uses point-and-click investigation alongside filmed performances and branching story material. Its cast includes Scott Cohen, Christopher Walken, Paul Giamatti, Karen Allen, Burgess Meredith and John Rhys-Davies.
Can the identity of the killer change in Ripper?
The identity of the villain can be selected from four main characters, giving the investigation different possible reveals. That randomization is one of the game's distinctive mechanics, unlike a fixed detective plot.
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