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adventure video game
The Dame Was Loaded
By Krome Studios Melbourne, released 1 Jan 1995
- Microsoft Windows
- DOS
What it is
The Dame Was Loaded is a single-player adventure game set in a 1940s private-eye world. Its case involves corrupt officials, stolen diamonds, murder and danger, with players expected to solve the mystery and stay alive. The story is non-linear and features 30 characters, with nine possible conclusions tied to detective skills. The store description says unlocking all endings can take over 40 hours. The setting ranges from classy clubs to sleazy dives, and the game includes an original jazz soundtrack. Krome Studios Melbourne developed it, and Ziggurat published it. Although the entry dates the game to 1995, its Steam release date is listed as January 28, 2019. Steam lists single-player and Family Sharing. The broader platform list includes Microsoft Windows and DOS, while Steam specifically lists Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Non-linear detective story
- Nine possible conclusions
- 30 characters listed
- Original jazz soundtrack
- Single-player only
- Steam platform listing names Windows only
Who it suits
It suits players interested in detective adventures, non-linear plots and replaying to see different conclusions. Windows is listed on Steam, and the broader platform list also includes DOS.
The Dame Was Loaded offers a private-eye mystery shaped by detective choices, with multiple conclusions to pursue. Its platform listings include Windows and DOS overall, but Steam lists Windows.
