Underplayed Gems

Yatsu Hakamura (2009)

Yatsu Hakamura cover
Developer
FromSoftware
Platforms
Nintendo DS
Genres
Adventure, Visual Novel

How it feels

Investigate multiple murder cases with branching evidence paths and alternate storylines in this deep Japanese mystery VN.

mysterydetectiveatmosphericvisual novelstory-drivenjapaneseslow-burnpuzzle-heavy

About

Yatsu Hakamura is an adventure game. Talk with the illustrious characters for hints and clues, pick up keywords along your explorations, trigger reactions from the witnesses and related personnel for different reactions, throw them off balance to uncover the secrets they may be hiding. Besides solving the case along the main story, alternate reality plots are also included for gamers who want to do some original detective work.The game comes with the exploration mode which allows you to store news entries, family or relationship charts and game history so you may refer to them as you proceed. Train your brain or take a break with the fun mini-games as well.

Screenshots

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