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Summary:

Caper in the Castro is the first known LGBT video game. The player assumes the role of a lesbian detective investigating the disappearance of a drag queen in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco. The game was distributed by BBS, with donations requested "to an AIDS-related charity of your choice for whatever amount you feel is appropriate". It was eventually commercially released as Murder on Mainstreet with all LGBT content removed.

Storyline:

The player takes on the role of Tracker McDyke, a lesbian private detective, who must find her kidnapped friend, Tessy LaFemme

HowLongToBeat:

Main story
1h

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Details

Companies:

C.M. Ralph

Game modes:

Single player

Themes:

Comedy, Mystery

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Release dates

Q1 1989: Unknown platform (North America)

Q2 1989: Unknown platform (North America)