Sukeban Deka III (Japan)

Sukeban Deka III on the NES is an adventure game with strong visual novel elements, placing players in the role of Saki Asamiya (specifically Yui Asaka from the third iteration of the series), a delinquent high school girl trained to be an undercover detective. Her primary mission is to infiltrate schools to investigate and dismantle criminal gangs operating within the student body.

The gameplay primarily revolves around navigating the character through command menus. Players will move between various locations, interacting with non-player characters (NPCs) by selecting options such such as "talk", "look", "move", or "use item". The objective is to gather information, find clues, and solve mysteries to advance the narrative.

When encountering enemies, the game transitions into a combat mode. While not a pure action game, battles often take the form of command-based selections, where players must choose attack or defensive actions. Saki's signature weapon, a specially modified yo-yo, can be used for powerful attacks. Success in battles and solving cases will help players delve deeper into the storyline and confront greater challenges from the school's underworld.

A significant aspect of Sukeban Deka III is its rich storyline and dialogue, faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original manga and TV drama. Players need to pay attention to every detail in conversations and the environment to make correct decisions, which can lead to different outcomes.