Corruption

Corruption is an interactive fiction adventure from Magnetic Scrolls, released in 1987. The player takes the role of a stockbroker whose rapid rise to wealth is disrupted by attempts on his life and accusations involving insider dealings.

Framed for a crime he did not commit, the protagonist must investigate the situation, gather information, and prove his innocence before it is too late. The game combines text-based verb commands with graphics, emphasizing realistic investigation and information-gathering over conventional puzzle-solving.

Game Details

• Genres: Adventure, Platform
• Developer: Magnetic Scrolls
• Publisher: Rainbird Software
• Release date: December 31, 1987
• Platforms: Acorn Archimedes, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST/STE, Commodore Amiga, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, Mac, and ZX Spectrum