Marusa no Onna (known in English as A Taxing Woman) is an adventure game developed by Capcom for the NES in 1989. Based on Juzo Itami’s acclaimed Japanese comedy film, the game puts you in the role of a dedicated tax investigator. Gameplay blends navigating isometric city maps with visual novel-style segments where you interview suspects, gather evidence, and ultimately expose tax evasion.
How to Play
Your goal is to build a case against tax evaders by thoroughly investigating locations and speaking to witnesses. Use the Arrow Keys to move around the map and navigate options. Press Z or X (emulating the A and B buttons) to interact with pedestrians and examine objects. Enter (Start) and Shift (Select) are used to access your inventory and menus.
Tips
- Be thorough when questioning pedestrians; you often need specific pieces of information to trigger the next event in your case.
- During investigation scenes, systematically examine every part of the room using the cursor, as evidence is often hidden in obscure spots.
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