As a fanatic follower of gaming, I’m thrilled to share that the Japanese developer coly has unveiled the mystery visual novel puzzle game titled Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders. Mark your calendars for March 20, as it will be available on PC through Steam at a price of 1,500 yen. A Switch version is set to follow in late March. This captivating adventure promises multiple language options including English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
In the initial investigation led by renowned detective Kosuke Kindaichi, the Honjin Murder Mystery unfolds. On their wedding night, the descendants of Honjin, Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his bride Katsuko Kubo, were found brutally murdered in a pool of blood. As Kosuke delves deeper into this intricate locked-room murder case, unraveling the truth proves to be more challenging than anticipated.
Story
A murder brought about by the twisted oppression of the Showa era…
A gripping, eerie, and macabre murder-mystery novel set in the Showa era is now available in the contemporary Reiwa period.
The Koto Murder Case… A horrifying locked room murder that beset the Ichiyanagi family.
Collaborating with a mystery author hailing from Okayama, your mission is to assemble statements from locals and parties concerned, aiming to 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:
On November 26, 1937, around 4:00 AM, Kenzo Ichiyanagi, a descendant of the honjin, and his newlywed wife Katsuko Kubo were found lying in a pool of blood on their wedding night.
On the night of the event, only the seemingly lifeless married pair could be found within the annex; there was no sign of anyone else present.
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 scene, gathering eyewitness accounts and delving deeper in a quest to uncover the reality behind the enigmatic locked-room murder case at hand. Yet…
Gameplay
An extraordinary adventure where you gather evidence and statements, much like solving a captivating puzzle. At the same time, you’ll find yourself deeply engrossed in uncovering the reality bit by bit.
- 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.
Watch the announcement trailer below.
Announce Trailer
English
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
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2025-03-06 10:37