The Mystery Files of Detective Inaba No. 3

About

The Mystery Files of Detective Inaba No. 3 is a point-and-click adventure where you play as Detective Sogo Inaba, called to investigate a local legend about a haunted mansion. High schooler Nina Arimura follows classmates into the property after hearing rumors of disappearances, prompting Inaba to take on the case alone. Players explore the decaying estate, solve environmental puzzles, and piece together clues to uncover what lurks inside. The third and final entry in the series maintains the franchise's focus on deliberate pacing and atmospheric exploration. This installment stands out for its tightly written script and unsettling setting, with creaking floors and flickering lights amplifying the tension. The story weaves personal stakes with supernatural mystery, forcing Inaba to confront the mansion's dark history. While the game’s slow burn may not suit all, fans of methodical detective work often praise its layered narrative. Completing the trilogy offers a satisfying conclusion to the bureau's most infamous case.

Storyline

Nina Arimura, a high schooler and assistant to the Inaba Detective Bureau, recently heard a rumor that’s been getting passed among her classmates: There's a nearby mansion in which a ghoul is said to reside; a few have entered the mansion, only to never be seen again. Soon after, Arimura discovers some classmates trying to enter the mansion, so out of concern for their safety, she follows after them. Soon after, Inaba gets a call from Nina asking for help, so it is up to Detective Sogo Inaba to investigate this abandoned, haunted home all on his own...