Hokkaidou Rensa Satsujin - Okhotsk ni Kiyu (Japan)

Hokkaidou Rensa Satsujin - Okhotsk ni Kiyu is a classic detective adventure game developed by Enix and released for the Famicom/NES. In this title, players take on the role of a skilled detective tasked with investigating a series of mysterious murders that occur across the beautiful Japanese region of Hokkaido.

The gameplay of Hokkaidou Rensa Satsujin - Okhotsk ni Kiyu primarily revolves around interacting through menu commands and reading text descriptions. Players will need to navigate between various locations such as Sapporo, Abashiri, Kushiro, and many other cities and towns. At each location, you can perform a range of actions to gather information and evidence. Common commands include Move to change locations, Talk to interview witnesses and suspects, Examine to search for clues within the environment, Look to observe details of an object or area, Call to contact other characters, and Take to collect items.

The main objective is to collect as much information as possible, then analyze and piece together the clues to uncover the truth behind the case. Players will encounter many challenging situations, from finding minor pieces of evidence to exposing the lies of various characters. The game's storyline is highly praised for its complexity, suspense, and unexpected twists. While generally linear, the player's dialogue choices and the order of their actions can influence how the story unfolds and the information they gather.

Featuring classic NES pixel art graphics and an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the mystery, Hokkaidou Rensa Satsujin - Okhotsk ni Kiyu delivers a deep and engaging detective experience, where the player's deductive reasoning is key to solving the enigma behind the serial deaths in Okhotsk.