Lost Word of Jenny - Ushinawareta Message (Japan)

In Lost Word of Jenny - Ushinawareta Message, players embody Jenny, a charming young girl who embarks on a mysterious adventure to find her best friend, Cathy, who has inexplicably vanished. The game falls into the adventure/visual novel genre, heavily focusing on narrative and player choices. Gameplay primarily revolves around reading dialogue, environmental descriptions, and making crucial decisions to advance the story.

The game screen displays static images illustrating the setting or characters, accompanied by text blocks containing dialogue and information. Players interact with the game world through a simple menu system. Choices might include: moving to different locations within the city, talking to other characters to gather information, examining items or areas to find clues, and making decisions during pivotal situations.

Each choice you make can influence the story's progression, opening up different narrative branches or leading to new leads. Jenny's task is to gather enough information and piece together events to unravel Cathy's disappearance. The game does not feature traditional action or complex puzzle-solving elements; instead, the challenge lies in deductive reasoning, remembering information, and making logical decisions based on the provided hints. The game's atmosphere is mysterious yet retains a charming quality, fitting the Jenny doll image. It's a unique interactive storytelling experience on the NES platform.