description Scapeghost Overview
Scapeghost is a text adventure game developed by Level 9 Computing and published in 1989. The player takes the role of the ghost of a murdered police detective attempting to solve the circumstances of his death. It was among the final releases from Level 9, a British studio prominent in the 1980s home computer adventure game market.
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What company developed Scapeghost and when was it released?
Scapeghost was developed by Level 9 Computing, a British text adventure studio, and published in 1989. It was among the final releases from Level 9, a company that had been a prominent name in the UK text adventure scene since the early 1980s.
What is the premise of Scapeghost?
In Scapeghost, the player takes on the role of the ghost of a murdered police detective who must investigate the circumstances of his own death. The game involves using ghostly abilities to interact with the world and uncover clues about the detective's murder.
How does Scapeghost compare to Level 9's earlier games like the Middle Earth trilogy?
Scapeghost represents a shift from Level 9's earlier fantasy adventures, featuring a darker, contemporary mystery narrative rather than the Tolkien-inspired quest gameplay of the Middle Earth trilogy. It also used Level 9's later, more advanced parser system and graphics engine, though it was released near the end of the company's life.
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