Manhunter
The unnamed human investigator controlled by the player, assigned to investigate events in Orb-controlled San Francisco.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Control notes
Interaction is primarily performed through typed commands.
No reliable DOS-specific button mapping is documented here.
How it plays
How does Manhunter 2: San Francisco play?
The game uses a first-person viewpoint with text-driven interaction and illustrated locations. The player travels through San Francisco, searches scenes, questions people, collects clues, and enters commands to investigate the city’s hidden resistance and Orb activity.
Progress is largely linear but requires solving puzzles in the correct order. Some sections interrupt investigation with action-oriented challenges, so observation and careful note-taking are as important as experimentation. Mistakes can lead to death or a dead end, making saved games valuable.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Manhunter 2: San Francisco?
Examine every scene and record names, locations, symbols, and unusual details before moving on. Try short, direct parser commands and use vocabulary suggested by the game’s text.
Save frequently, especially before entering unfamiliar areas or action sequences. If progress stops, revisit earlier locations and test whether a newly learned name or object changes the available interaction.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
The Orbs
An alien collective that rules Earth and directs the Manhunters through surveillance and commands.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Keep written notes about clues and character names.
- 2
Save before experiments and action sequences.
- 3
Use the exact words and nouns established by the game.
Community discussion
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