CIA

About

CIA is a 1982 text adventure game for TRS-80. You play a CIA agent partnering with a computer to hunt a stolen ruby critical to a secret laser project. The neighborhood is your playground as you issue two-word commands to explore and gather clues. Avoid capture by the Chaos spy ring while piecing together the mystery. The game’s partnership mechanic stands out but feels rudimentary by modern standards. As an early 80s title, it lacks polish but offers a snapshot of interactive fiction’s origins. Community interest is niche, though it remains a curiosity for retro gaming fans. Short missions and simple puzzles keep it brisk, though the 1982 release date dates the experience.

Storyline

You work for the CIA and are assigned to recover a valuable ruby. The ruby is being used in a top secret laser project, but it has been stolen by a spy ring called Chaos! It is believed the ruby is still somewhere in the neighborhood. For this assignment, you will be working with a partner (the computer). By entering two word commands, you can tell the computer what to do in order to explore your surroundings and find clues. Good luck, and don't let Chaos catch you!