Steam game

Grumpy Gumphrey: Supersleuth (CPC/Spectrum)

Take on the role of Gilbert 'Grumpy' Gumphrey, veteran store detective, in this classic game from 1985. Perform various tasks, from rescuing children, to putting out fires, to getting the boss a nice cup of tea, but be careful - fail to manage your time correctly and you could get the sack!

$3.99 September 13, 2022

By Gremlin Graphics

Windows Controller: full
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Grumpy Gumphrey: Supersleuth (CPC/Spectrum) - Gremlin Graphics. Popular. Released September 13, 2022
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Overview

About this game

Originally released in 1985, this puzzley action game for home microcomputers from British developers Gremlin Graphics saw players take on the role of Gilbert 'Grumpy' Gumphrey, veteran store detective. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version. Included are the ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC versions.

Gameplay

Gumphrey has a number of different timed tasks to perform, from rescuing children, to shooting ducks, to putting out fires, to getting the boss a nice hot cup of tea! You will need to manage your time carefully - failure to perform any of the tasks could lead to Gumphrey getting the sack!


This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:

  • Saving/loading the game at any point
  • Support for most modern game controllers
  • Full control remapping
  • Image scaling and smoothing options

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