Meitantei Pikachu: Shin Konbi Tanjou

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Meitantei Pikachu: Shin Konbi Tanjou casts you as Tim Goodman teaming up with a sharp-tongued Pikachu to crack cases in Ryme City. The game blends talking-head dialogue, on-site investigation, and note-taking to piece together clues. You’ll interview characters, poke around crime scenes, and rely on Pikachu’s snarky observations to advance. The amiibo figure unlocks cutscenes chapter by chapter, adding context to the mystery. Combat is absent here, this is all about deduction and timing responses during testimonies. This Japan-only 3DS title launched as a precursor to the full Detective Pikachu game, offering the first three chapters. It ran limited-time discounts in 2016 and let buyers snag the full version at a lower price later. Over 150 animated scenes flesh out Pikachu’s brash personality, though the game’s truncated nature and regional exclusivity leave it as a niche entry. Still, fans of the series might appreciate the early glimpse at the formula that later found broader success.

Storyline

As Tim Goodman, you'll partner with a self-proclaimed "great detective" Pikachu to solve strange occurrences all over Ryme City. Together you must investigate, take notes, and meet up with other Pokémon to unravel the city's greatest mysteries! Tim is searching for his missing father in Ryme City, but instead encounters a witty, tough-talking Pikachu! Along the way, experience over 150 fun-filled animated cutscenes starring this unique Pikachu, providing helpful hints or talking up a storm. You can also tap the extra-large Detective Pikachu amiibo figure to access all cutscenes up until the current chapter played. As you investigate crime scenes, gather testimonies, uncover information, and interact with Pokémon to solve cases. You’ll have to put your detective skills to the test to foil the mastermind behind the disturbances in Ryme City. All in a day's work for detective Pikachu!