''Killed Until Dead'' is an

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developed by Artech and published by

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in 1986. It was released on

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, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum.

Gameplay

The game itself seems to be inspired by ''Cluedo'', where the player must eliminate clues as they get closer to stopping the crime, the objective being to stop a murder before it happens. Gameplay revolves primarily around interrogating key suspects and interviewing them about other people, places, and objects. False accusations can lead to the player getting killed, lending to the game's humorous ironic sentiments.

Plot

Five mystery writers have gathered at a mansion and one of them plans to murder another. The player takes the role of Hercule Holmes, who must piece together all aspects of the crime in order to solve the case. The player can search suspect's rooms, confront them with evidence, and order cameras to record secret meetings.

Reception

The game was well-received, garnering positive to moderate reviews. '' Crash'' magazine deemed ''Killed Until Dead'' both involved and highly entertaining. ''

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'' gave the game a score of 9.6 out of 12, while ''Happy Computer'' offered a rating of 76%. ''

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'' praised the humorous cartoon animations and frequent sound effects. Comparing ''Killed Until Dead'' to ''

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'', '' Compute!'s Gazette'' liked the game's user interface, note system, and humor, concluding that it "fits in very well with Accolade's impressive line of 64 software". Roy Wagner reviewed the game for ''

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'', and stated that "The game is great family or group entertainment. The graphics and animation are tremendous; the presentation is very much like a movie; and the humor in the game is outstandingly funny. All puns are very much intended."

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