Tsuki wa Kirisaku: Tantei Sagara Kyouichirou

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Tsuki wa Kirisaku: Tantei Sagara Kyouichirou is a visual novel that turns detective work into a messy, dialogue-driven mystery. You play as Kyouichirou Sagara, a down-on-his-luck PI who wakes up in a strange room after a blackout drinking session. The game follows his chaotic attempts to untangle a bizarre situation involving a mysterious woman, a suspicious crime scene, and a cast of unreliable characters. Gameplay leans into classic visual novel mechanics with branching dialogue options, clue gathering, and narrative twists that force you to piece together the truth amid Sagara’s own self-inflicted disasters. The game stands out for its mix of noir tropes and absurdist humor, balanced with slow-burn character drama. While not widely discussed in modern circles, long-time visual novel fans note its layered plot and well-crafted dead-ends that test your detective skills. Sagara’s flawed charm and the game’s refusal to hold your hand make it a niche pick for those who enjoy figuring out stories with messy protagonists and ambiguous motives.

Storyline

A detective adventure game in the veins of visual novels featuring a third-rate private investigator, Kyouichirou Sagara. After having a few drinks too much, he hits off with a woman he met in a pub and ends up going to his room. However, upon coming back to his senses, he barely remember how he got here or where here is, and to top the suspense, he finds an unfamiliar woman on the bathroom floor. Trying to think of a way out of his predicament, he is caught by the police just as he was about to step outside. As he skillfully wiggles his way out of the interrogation room, he has a case to work on, something which will get more and more complicated as the story progresses.