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Cutthroats is an interactive fiction game published by Infocom in 1984, designed by Michael Berlyn and Jerry Wolper. Set on a fictional Caribbean island, the narrative casts the player as a skilled diver and underwater salvage expert searching for sunken treasure. To succeed, players must navigate the risks of decompression sickness, manage limited oxygen supplies, and determine which local characters can be trusted. The game appeals to fans of classic text adventures and historical fiction who enjoy puzzle-solving and logistical resource management.
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What is the setting of Infocom's Cutthroats?
Cutthroats takes place on a fictional Caribbean island. The player searches for sunken treasure as a diver and underwater salvage expert.
Who designed Cutthroats?
The game was designed by Michael Berlyn and Jerry Wolper. Infocom published it as an interactive fiction game in 1984.
What does the player do in Cutthroats?
The player explores, dives, and solves problems connected with underwater salvage. Success depends on handling the game's text commands and finding a way to recover the treasure.
What kind of game is Cutthroats?
It is an interactive fiction or text-adventure game published by Infocom in 1984. Its central theme is Caribbean diving and the search for a sunken wreck's treasure.
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