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Famicom Tantei Club Part II: Ushiro ni Tatsu Shoujo
Famicom Tantei Club Part II: Ushiro ni Tatsu ShoujoSolve a haunting school murder with classic point‑and‑click investigation
Season of Mystery: The Cherry Blossom Murders
Season of Mystery: The Cherry Blossom MurdersUncover a murder beneath cherry blossoms in feudal Japan
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Step into the shoes of a young detective assisting the famed Shunsuke Utsugi as you unravel the mysterious murder of Yoko Kojima. Explore a high‑school setting, interrogate suspects, and uncover the legend of the "Girl Who Stands Behind" through detailed point‑and‑click puzzles.\n\nThe game offers a menu‑driven adventure where you choose to Talk, Investigate, or Think, requiring precise cursor clicks to discover hidden clues. With a focus on logical deduction and atmospheric storytelling, this 1989 classic delivers a deep mystery experience for solo players.

Step into the role of a detective in Old Japan, where your husband lies dead beneath the cherry blossoms and the police offer no help. Explore richly illustrated locales, solve devilishly hidden puzzles, and bring the killer to justice in this atmospheric point‑and‑click adventure. With hand‑drawn art and a compelling mystery narrative, the game blends historical intrigue with classic adventure gameplay, delivering a satisfying single‑player experience for fans of story‑driven puzzles.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Retro mystery and puzzle lovers
Fans of narrative mystery adventures
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$9.99−50%
release date
1989-05-23
2010-02-04
Specifications
developer
Nintendo R&D1
Square Enix
publisher
Nintendo
Square Enix
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
age rating
—
ESRB T
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep, atmospheric mystery narrative
  • Precise point‑and‑click investigation mechanics
  • Rich character dialogue and multiple suspects
  • Authentic retro presentation
  • Engaging, twist‑filled story
  • Beautiful hand‑drawn artwork
  • Challenging and varied puzzles
  • Authentic Japanese historical atmosphere
Cons
  • Limited graphics by modern standards
  • No save‑anywhere feature; relies on original save system
  • Single language support only
  • Limited replay value after solving the mystery
  • Relatively short campaign length
  • Some puzzles can be obscure without hints
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