Tantei Jinguuji Saburou - Toki no Sugiyuku Mama ni (Japan)

In Tantei Jinguuji Saburou - Toki no Sugiyuku Mama ni, players step into the shoes of private detective Jinguuji Saburou, a renowned figure in Japanese detective games. The game is an adventure puzzle title, where narrative and information gathering are the primary focus.

Gameplay primarily revolves around investigating complex cases. You will begin each case with some initial information, then proceed to move to various locations around the city, from crime scenes and offices to bars or witnesses' homes.

At each location, players need to interact with non-player characters (NPCs) to gather testimonies, seek clues, and find evidence. This is often done through dialogue choices, where you must select appropriate questions to extract information from witnesses or suspects. Occasionally, you may also need to use collected items to solve small puzzles or unlock new areas.

The game requires players to pay close attention to small details, remember important information, and piece them together to reach a final conclusion. The deduction process is key to solving the case, leading you to uncover the crime and apprehend the culprit. Despite being an NES title, Tantei Jinguuji Saburou - Toki no Sugiyuku Mama ni still delivers an engaging storyline and profound intellectual challenges, true to the spirit of a classic detective game.