Shamus is a maze action game developed by William Mataga and published by Synapse Software in 1982. The game became popular on various home computer platforms of the early 1980s. In Shamus, players control a detective navigating through a labyrinth filled with enemies and traps, aiming to defeat the villain, The Shadow. The gameplay involves exploring interconnected rooms, each with its own set of obstacles and adversaries. Players must collect keys to unlock new areas and find power-ups to enhance their abilities or restore health.
How to play Shamus
Game modes: single-player
To slow down the game emulation press CTRL+F11, to speed up the game press CTRL+F12. Press Escape (ESC) to exit fullscreen mode.
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More about Shamus
Status: abandonware
Genre: action-adventure
Released in: 1984
Publisher: IBM
Developer: Synapse Software
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