- August 24, 2023
- Happymeal
Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case
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About Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case
Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case is a single player action game with drama, mystery, thriller, comedy and others themes. It was developed by Happymeal and was released on August 24, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.
This classic-style mystery adventure game, inspired by the Famicom Detective Club series and illustrated by Famitsu's legend Kiyokazu Arai, will take you on a suspenseful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Ise-Shima.
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Reviews
- Tightly-plotted with a fun and engaging story that pays homage to classic detective games.
- Great artwork, simple but effective sounds and music, and a charming retro aesthetic that appeals to fans of NES-style adventure games.
- The game is accessible for newcomers to the genre, providing a good introduction to command-based adventure gameplay.
- Achievements do not unlock, causing frustration for players who expect to complete them.
- Translation issues can detract from the overall experience, with some janky moments in the dialogue.
- The pacing of the mystery can feel slow at times, with periods of stagnation that may lead to player disengagement.
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story is a blend of nostalgic elements and modern themes, featuring a twisty narrative centered around a series of murders linked to the pearl industry. While the plot is engaging and infused with humor, it occasionally suffers from pacing issues and limited player impact on the storyline. Overall, it effectively captures the essence of classic mystery games while offering a succinct and entertaining experience.
“Great artwork, simple but effective sounds and music, and a surprisingly twisty story with fun characters.”
“The tale of a string of murders having strange ties to the pearl industry gives the mystery some intriguing elements to explore.”
“Retro Mystery Club 1 does a great job telling a succinct story that both recalls every core element of these command-based mystery games while streamlining it.”
“While the core story is pretty adult with lots of discovered bodies and cursing throughout the game, a lot of fun and irreverent humor keeps the game from ever getting too heavy.”
“You could play the game again, but it’s not really worth it because you already know the story.”
“Everything from start to finish is set, you're just picking the right commands to move the story forward.”
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Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case is a action game with drama, mystery, thriller, comedy and others themes. Common tags for Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case include indie, exploration, choices matter, detective, pixel graphics and others.
Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.
Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case was released on August 24, 2023.
Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case was developed by Happymeal.
Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case for its story.
Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case is a single player game.
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