Underplayed Gems

Retro Mystery Club Vol.2: The Beppu Case (2024)

Retro Mystery Club Vol.2: The Beppu Case cover
Developer
Happymeal, Undercoders
Publisher
Shinyuden
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You explore pixel-art crime scenes, interrogate quirky characters, and unravel a melodramatic mystery with a mix of suspense and dry humor.

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What players say

Players praise the faithful Famicom-style adventure and steady mystery pacing, but some find the character depth mixed. The game is roughly twice as long as the first volume. A save bug blocks progress for some, with no developer response.

Screenshots

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