Iseshima mystery annai: Itsuwari no Kuro shinnjyu (2019)

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Developer: Happymeal Inc., ESQUADRA, inc.
Publisher: Flyhigh Works
Genres: Adventure, RPG
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, retro-styled mystery where you click through command menus and piece together clues against a nostalgic pixel backdrop.

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What players say

Players overall enjoy the retro Famicom-style command-based adventure, praising the nostalgic pixel art and the solid mystery story, but many are frustrated by missing modern convenience features like text speed control, skip, and a single save slot, as well as a small window that cannot be made fullscreen. There are also complaints about a tough minigame that can stall progress.

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