''Who-Dun-It?'' is a 1979 video game published by Instant Software for the

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''Who-Dun-It?'' is a game in which the player chooses one of five crimes to investigate.

Reception

Bruce Campbell reviewed ''Who-Dun-It?'' in ''

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'' No. 40. Campbell commented that "I only recommend ''Who-Dun-It?'' to those who enjoy mysteries or logic problems. If you fit those categories, it may well be worth the relatively low price."

References

{{reflist 1979 video games Instant Software games TRS-80 games TRS-80-only games Video games developed in the United States

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