Two Heads of the Coin

Two Heads of the Coin is an early chose your own adventure style interactive fiction. The game is black & white, and text based. At various plot points, the player is presented with several branching options for game play, with many incorrect choices leading to a player’s death. The game uses a input format that encourages the character to respond in context, and attempts to pick out key elements to determine the player’s true intent.

You play as a famed Victorian detective in the mould of Sherlock Holmes. Accompanied by your assistant Dr. Grimsby, you are met in the late evening by Mr. James Conway. Mr. Conway’s wife Georgina has been missing for the last 2 weeks, and has he has sought out your help. You must quiz Mr. Conway on the details of his wife’s past, and the peculiarities of their marriage, to determine the true fate of Georgina.

You can read about my experience with Two Heads of the Same Coin HERE


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Year: 1980

Themes: Interactive fiction / text adventure

Genere: Adventure

Platform: TRS-80

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