Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Akuma no Satsujin Koukai

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This adventure game brings a classic mystery series to the Nintendo DS. You take on a role in a murder investigation set at a remote resort. The story unfolds through dialogue trees and item searches. Point-and-click exploration is paired with logic puzzles that require arranging clues in order. The touch screen handles note-taking and evidence analysis. Environmental storytelling fills gaps between scenes. Community feedback highlights the tightly written plot twists. The killer's identity isn't obvious despite multiple red herrings. Puzzle solutions often tie to earlier discoveries. The handheld format makes it easy to play between errands. While combat is absent, the pressure of a time-sensitive investigation creates tension. A 2010 Japanese sales chart note ranks it #17 in its week of release.