Akagawa Jirou no Yuurei Ressha (Japan)

Akagawa Jirou no Yuurei Ressha is a mystery horror adventure game for the NES, based on the novels by the renowned author Akagawa Jirou. The core gameplay revolves around investigating and solving mysterious cases, often linked to a ghost train and supernatural phenomena.

Players control the protagonist and interact with the environment through a command-menu interface. Common commands include: "look", "talk", "investigate", "use item", and "move". By selecting these commands, players will explore various locations, gather information from non-player characters (NPCs), search for hidden clues, and solve minor puzzles.

Game progression is driven by the narrative. Players must deduce from the collected clues and make dialogue or action choices to unlock subsequent story segments. These choices can influence the outcome of the investigation and sometimes lead to different endings. The game features extensive dialogue and detailed descriptions, creating the feeling of reading an interactive novel.

While the game incorporates horror elements, the primary focus is on puzzle-solving and story progression, requiring players to pay attention to details and think logically to piece events together. The NES graphics and sound are effectively utilized to create an eerie and mysterious atmosphere, fitting the game's theme.