Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case for Windows

Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case Review

Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case is a premium adventure game where players immerse themselves in a murder mystery set in the Ise-Shima region of Japan. Inspired by the classic Famicom Detective Club, this visual novel challenges players to explore locations, search for clues, interrogate characters, and make crucial decisions to solve the crime efficiently. The game offers a nostalgic atmosphere with 8-bit pixel graphics, captivating players with a gripping narrative and iconic locations like Tokyo and Ise-Shima.

Players engage in a series of nine episodes and an epilogue, enjoying a blend of investigative gameplay focusing on clue searching and key point investigations. While the linear narrative structure may limit branching storylines, the game ensures a focused and cohesive experience, though some players may find the lack of varied endings less engaging.