Sherlock Holmes: Hakushaku Reijou Yuukai Jiken

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In Sherlock Holmes: Hakushaku Reijou Yuukai Jiken, you play as the detective traveling through England’s cities and countryside by train to track a kidnapped countess. The gameplay bounces between a top-down map where pedestrians can whack Holmes for no reason and side-scrolling sections inside buildings, tunnels, or outdoor areas. To gather leads, you kick people repeatedly until they give up info, a bizarre twist on deduction. The same goes for sneaking onto trains: brute force often works better than conversation. You’ll also comb odd spots like tree trunks and wall cracks for hidden items or tips, blending exploration with a bit of slapstick. This 1986 Famicom title from Towa Chiki leans into quirky mechanics that feel more comedy sketch than classic mystery. The constant attacks from NPCs and Holmes’s kung-fu interrogations make it stand out in retro adventure circles, though the logic can feel as loose as the plot. It’s a chaotic but charming relic for fans of offbeat puzzle games. With single-player only and no modern ports, it’s best approached as a curiosity rather than a serious detective story.