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The Dame Was Loaded

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First release
Apr 30, 1996
Developer
Beam Software
Genres
Adventure, Puzzle · Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Mac, Linux

An adventure set in the world of a 1940's private eye Dames are trouble, but trouble is your business. For a dame, and maybe a hundred bucks in advance, you'd lose a few teeth and a few friends. For sweet Carol Klein, you might even stand in front of a gun or two.

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Release dates
DOS
Apr 30, 1996
DOS
1996
Mac
1996
All 6 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jan 28, 2019
Mac
Jan 28, 2019
Linux
Jan 28, 2019
Game modes
Single player
Where to buy
Keywords
espionage, crime, full motion video, declarative title, gog preservation program

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Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 24 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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