The Third Courier is a 1989 video game developed by Manley & Associates and published by Accolade.

[1] ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) reviewed the game in their January 1990 issue and called it "a disappointment",[2] and in their July 1990 issue gave it a rating of 65% and commented that "If you think living in an oppressed society is romantic and exciting, you probably deserve to play this game.

The game's graphics, terminology, logic and storyline all contribute to the vicarious experience of being an espionage agent.

reviewed the game in their June 1990 issue and gave it a rating of 43% overall, and stated that "If exploring Berlin, talking to drunks and visiting every accessible establishment on every street in an effort to find the odd clue sounds like fun to you, well, I recommend this sleuthing RPG.

I expect that this format of game must appeal to some people, since it keeps reappearing in various guises, but it does nothing for me, other than give me an overwhelming urge to go watch some paint dry.