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    Grumpy Gumphrey Supersleuth

  • First released on 13 September, 2022 for PC
  • 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!

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  • First released on 13 September, 2022 for PC
  • 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!


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    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.GameplayGumphrey 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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    Gremlin Interactive
    A UK-based games developer which created the Actua Soccer franchise among many others. The company began as Just Micro, changing its name to Gremlin Graphics Software and eventually Gremlin Interactive. After it was purchased by Infogrames in 1999 it became Infogrames Sheffield House. It closed its doors in 2001.
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    Pixel Games UK
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