Meitantei Holmes: Kiri no London Satsujin Jiken

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You play as Sherlock Holmes in this text-driven mystery game set in a foggy London. Move between locations to gather clues, question people, and piece together the puzzle of a murder. The mechanics rely on typed commands and static screens, typical of early adventure games. Your decisions determine the outcome as you eliminate suspects and uncover the killer through deduction. Part of a trilogy by Towa Chiki, this 1988 sequel sits firmly in the style of Japan’s 1980s adventure scene. It follows the same core structure as the developer’s earlier Holmes game but adds new cases and locations. None of the series reached international audiences, making this a niche title even among retro fans. The game’s age shows in its basic presentation, though its logic puzzles and multiple endings keep it engaging for genre completists.