Murder Is Game Over: Murder Otaku

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Murder Is Game Over: Murder Otaku is a single player casual role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by HitherYon Games and was released on October 1, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Play as a detective with a clue-sniffing dog partner. Solve the murder of a J-pop singer at an anime convention in a historic high-rise hotel.

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story3 negative mentions

The game maintains the series' charm with familiar characters and engaging storytelling, offering a delightful experience.
The narrative design is intricate and well-paced, providing a mix of mystery and light supernatural elements that keep players engaged.
Improvements in gameplay and art design are evident, enhancing the overall experience while retaining the fun mini-games and challenges.

Some players found the writing and plot elements, such as the killer's motive, to be bothersome at times.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Chase sequences may not appeal to everyone, leading some to opt for easier modes that reduce gameplay excitement.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is praised for its increasing complexity, engaging character backstories, and clever twists, although some technical and plot issues were noted. The blend of traditional detective elements with light supernatural themes adds depth and intrigue, keeping players invested. Overall, the developers' passion for the narrative and characters is evident, enhancing the overall experience across the series.
- “As for the mysteries themselves, I definitely appreciate the increasing detail and relative complexity of the storytelling, the characters' backstories, and the twists from game to game.”
- “The mix of its traditional detective story with light supernatural elements is a gripping combination with plenty of misdirection to keep players interested.”
- “Same working formula, different settings, different story.”
- “I've seen some things in the writing (both from a technical standpoint and from a plot perspective) that kind of bother me, including the killer's reason for revenge in 'Murder Otaku', but those things don't get in the way of a good time.”
- “While the gameplay itself is relatively straightforward, the story is more complex, full of twists, turns, and red herrings.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as straightforward, complementing a complex narrative filled with twists and red herrings. The retro styling aligns well with both the story and gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- “While the gameplay itself is relatively straightforward, the story is more complex, full of twists, turns, and red herrings.”
- “The retro styling is in keeping with the previous games and is well-suited to the narrative and gameplay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game received positive feedback, with particular praise for the elevator music and a standout j-pop song.
- “The music was great as well!”
- “My favorite was the elevator music and the J-pop song.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience at all.”
- “The background music is so bland that it often fades into the background, leaving no impact.”

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