E-Police

About

E-Police is a mobile adventure game where players solve a mystery by exchanging text messages with a fictional police force. Developed for early 2000s mobile devices, it relies on a branching dialogue system to reveal clues and progress the story. Each message shapes the investigation, requiring careful choices to uncover the truth behind the case. The game blends minimalistic visuals with a narrative driven by conversation and deduction. The soundtrack by Shingo Yasumoto, known for his work with Masafumi Takada on Flower, Sun, and Rain, adds atmosphere to the mystery. Grasshopper Manufacture not only developed the game but also released the music as a CD under their GhM Records label. Now considered a lost title, E-Police remains a curious artifact of early mobile gaming. Its clever use of text-based interaction and cult status among retro enthusiasts highlight its niche appeal despite its obscurity.