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Déjà Vu
Games by ICOM Simulations

Déjà Vu

ICOM Simulations

Rank
#4 / 4
Released
1985
Studio
ICOM Simulations
Genre
adventure video game
See it on en.wikipedia.org

At a glance

Déjà Vu is an adventure game starring detective Ace Harding, who wakes in a Chicago bar bathroom with no memory of his identity or how he got there. A gun with three empty chambers and a dead man nearby point him toward a dangerous mystery. This MacVenture Series release brings back the original Macintosh and Apple IIgs versions of the 1985 noir adventure. It offers more than 50 rooms, puzzles and a window-based drag-and-drop system for handling objects. The interface can be rearranged, and the retro graphics can be resized to fill the screen. Players can save progress at any time and create as many save points as they wish. The Steam release is listed for Windows and macOS and includes single-player and Family Sharing. Other listed platforms include Commodore 64, DOS, Nintendo Entertainment System, NEC PC-9800 series, Game Boy Color and Atari ST. The Steam release date is Jan 26, 2015.

Who it is for

It suits players who want a classic detective mystery with room exploration, puzzles and a drag-and-drop interface, including fans of the original Mac and Apple IIgs versions.

What is good

  • Includes Macintosh and Apple IIgs versions.
  • Explore more than 50 game rooms.
  • Rearrange the interface and resize graphics.
  • Save at any time with multiple save points.

What to know first

  • Steam features list single-player only.
  • The Steam listing names Windows and macOS.

Verdict

Déjà Vu offers a noir detective adventure through rooms, puzzles and object handling, with two original versions included. Its flexible saves and adjustable interface are useful details for players drawn to older adventure design.

Details

Year
1985wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Developer
ICOM Simulationswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Genre
adventure video gamewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Platforms
Microsoft Windows, macOS, Commodore 64, DOS, Nintendo Entertainment System, NEC PC-9800 serieswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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