I remember playing this originally years ago when the SNES mini came out and I put loads of roms of fan translated games on it. It very quickly became one of my favourite games ever. The story really gripped me like no other and I've yet to play through the 2 remakes, but this game was something really special. Especially for the era it came out in. Cant recommend it enough.
Grew up wanting to play this game because of the Ayumi trophy in Melee and I am very satisfied now that I have finally played it. Hitomi is the coolest. Pour one out for Yoko Kojima. Ayumi for Smash.
Game Review - originally written by Kitsune Sniper (aka Foxhack)
This is a remake of one of Nintendo's most famous Famicom Disk System titles. Famicom Detective Club II tells the story of a nameless fellow (you), who is taken under the wing of Shunsuke Utsugi, a private detective, after he is found on the street escaping from the police. Your character is assigned a case by Utsugi - to locate the person that murdered a schoolgirl near a waterway.
And that's all I can say without spoiling the game!
You play this just like those classic Sierra text adventures: you go around places and ask people questions, check evidence, and dig up clues from within the crime scenes. It may seem tiring at first, but as the game goes on, the story keeps getting better and better.
If you're a fan of detective stories in general, you'll love this game.
(editor's note: I love this game)
This is a remake of one of Nintendo's most famous Famicom Disk System titles. Famicom Detective Club II tells the story of a nameless fellow (you), who is taken under the wing of Shunsuke Utsugi, a private detective, after he is found on the street escaping from the police. Your character is assigned a case by Utsugi - to locate the person that murdered a schoolgirl near a waterway.
And that's all I can say without spoiling the game!
You play this just like those classic Sierra text adventures: you go around places and ask people questions, check evidence, and dig up clues from within the crime scenes. It may seem tiring at first, but as the game goes on, the story keeps getting better and better.
If you're a fan of detective stories in general, you'll love this game.
(editor's note: I love this game)
It was fine, had some nice moments. The art and music is really good though. I just wasn't really gripped by the mystery after a certain point. I do think it ended strongly enough but so much waiting for the the protagonist to figure out what you already had really starts making this drag.
better than portopia.
There’s an alternate universe where games like this are ubiquitous and played by midwestern moms on their ipads.
i genuinely love the look of this game so much. much more than the switch remake. i felt like a real detective...!
Perfect.
God-tier adventure game with a killer atmosphere. The gameplay has not aged well, which can make it a hard rec, but for those able to stomach it, you get an enjoyable experience.