Red

About

Red is a narrative-driven mystery game set in the early '90s. You play as an investigation assistant who receives a cryptic letter about Luna City, linked to a past explosion. The story unfolds through dialogue and document reviews, with decisions shaping the inquiry. The PC-9800 visuals and DOS interface keep the experience grounded in its era. The game leans into classic mystery tropes with its focus on evidence collection and timeline analysis. While the plot follows familiar patterns, the Luna City setting adds a distinct atmosphere. As one of the first visual novels in Japan, it laid groundwork for the genre's later popularity. The single-player format and short runtime make it a quick look at retro mystery gaming.

Storyline

Investigation assistant got a letter mentioning Luna city and the letter was posted a month ago from the location of explosion accident. So investigation started.