Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders launches April 24

The engaging mystery visual novel game titled “Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders” is set to release on April 24 for both Nintendo Switch and Steam (PC) platforms at a price of 1,500 yen. This announcement was made by the developer, coly. Players can enjoy this game in English, Japanese, or Simplified Chinese, making it accessible to a wider audience.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

The initial investigation for renowned detective Kosuke Kindaichi centers around the Honjin Murder Enigma. On their wedding night, the descendants of Honjin – Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his bride, Katsuko Kubo, were found slain in a sea of blood. Determined to uncover the facts behind this intriguing locked-room murder case, Kosuke Kindaichi embarks on an exploration for the truth. Yet…

Story

A murder brought about by the twisted oppression of the Showa era…

A gripping, atmospheric mystery novel reminiscent of the Showa period’s emotional depth, suspense, and dark undertones has found its way into the contemporary Reiwa era.

The Koto Murder Case… A horrifying locked room murder that beset the Ichiyanagi family.

Working alongside a detective novelist residing in Okayama, you aim to assemble statements from the villagers and parties concerned, and ultimately reveal the facts behind the case.

Then, you must complete the detective novel based on this incident.

What kind of ending awaits you?

It begins:

At around 4:00 AM on November 26, 1937, Kenzo Ichiyanagi, a descendant of the honjin, and his newly-wedded wife, Katsuko Kubo, were tragically found dead in a pool of blood on their wedding night.

On the evening of the occurrence, there was no one else present in the annex besides the seemingly inactive married pair.

T’was a “locked room murder” with the fallen snow covering any traces of an escaped killer.

Following news of the event, detective Kosuke Kindaichi makes his way to the crime site, gathering accounts related to the incident while on a quest to uncover the real story behind the locked-room murder enigma. Yet…

Gameplay

An exceptional adventure that involves figuring out mysteries by connecting evidence and statements, much like solving a puzzle, all while fully engaging in the process of discovering the facts as they become clear.

  • The visuals and sounds of Japanese horror heighten the excitement of this mystery drama.
  • As you lead the story to its conclusion, you will discover the shocking truth behind the incident.

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2025-04-15 16:03