Underplayed Gems

千里の棋譜 ~現代将棋ミステリー~ (2020)

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Developer
Mista Stories
Publisher
KEMCO
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.6 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, story-driven visual novel that immerses you in the pressures and passions of professional shogi players, with a mystery unfolding through slow-burn narrative and choice.

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What players say

Players say it is a mystery adventure set in the shogi world, weaving real events and real professional players into the story. The mystery in the first part is praised, the second part less so. Those with shogi knowledge get more out of it, but even newcomers can follow thanks to tutorials and commentary. The focus is on human drama and the pressure of pro shogi, not on solving a murder.

Screenshots

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