Suspect is a compelling interactive fiction game crafted by Dave Lebling and launched by Infocom in 1984, marking the conclusion of their celebrated murder mystery series. Players assume the role of a reporter for the fictional newspaper The Washington Representative, sent to cover the opulent Ashcroft Halloween Ball hosted by a well-connected socialite, Veronica Ashcroft-Wellman. When the glamorous event takes a dark turn with Veronica's shocking murder, the protagonist finds themselves ensnared in a web of intrigue, donning a cowboy costume that holds unexpected clues. With a desolate lariat and a missing bullet as key pieces of evidence, the player must unravel the identities behind the masked guests and clear their name. Featuring the signature playful writing style of Infocom, this title invites players to engage in meticulous sleuthing amid the glitz and glamour of high society. Solve the mystery before the clock runs out, as every conversation could bring you closer to the truth or deeper into peril.
