Tantei Jinguuji Saburou: Shinjuku Chuuou Kouen Satsujin Jiken (also known as the start of the Jake Hunter series) is a classic 1987 adventure game developed by Data East for the Famicom Disk System (NES). As the first entry in the long-running detective series, players take on the role of a hard-boiled private investigator tasked with solving a mysterious murder in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Central Park through careful investigation and suspect interrogation.
How to Play
Your objective is to uncover the truth behind the murder by exploring locations, speaking with witnesses, and gathering evidence. The game uses a menu-driven interface to perform actions like asking questions, examining objects, or moving to new areas. Use the Arrow keys to navigate the menus, Z to confirm actions, and X to cancel. Press Enter or Shift to access system options.
Tips
- Talk to key witnesses multiple times; new dialogue options often open up after you have exhausted the initial questions.
- Examine the crime scene carefully before moving on, as missing a crucial piece of evidence can stall your progress later in the investigation.
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