- December 31, 1983
- Infocom
The Witness
Blow does it again. Exquisitely layered puzzles populate a world that will keep you guessing.
Blow does it again. Exquisitely layered puzzles populate a world that will keep you guessing.
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The Witness is a single player action game with mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Infocom and was released on December 31, 1983. It received positive reviews from critics.
The Witness was the seventh game released by interactive fiction pioneers Infocom. The player character is a detective who has been summoned to the Cabeza Plana, California office of Mr. Linder, a millionaire. Linder fears that his life is in danger... and indeed, as he sits in his office with the player, he is murdered before the player's eyes. The player then must solve the murder.
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The Witness review
Blow does it again. Exquisitely layered puzzles populate a world that will keep you guessing.
89%Peeling back the layers - The Witness review
The Witness is a profound experience, unlike any other and certainly intimidating in its refusal to give away its secrets for free. However, those with the inclination to buy-in and delve deep will find a trove of excellence, in the way it utilizes simple mechanics to convey greater themes. One of the most cohesive and intricate releases you can find, but not for the faint of heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Witness is a action game with mystery and thriller themes.
The Witness is available on Mac OS, Amstrad Cpc, Commodore C64, Atari 8 Bit and others.
The Witness was released on December 31, 1983.
The Witness was developed by Infocom.
The Witness is a single player game.
Similar games include Firework, The Night Jackals Vol. 1, Work at Caleh's, The Shattering, Duck Detective: The Secret Salami and others.