The Portopia Serial Murder Case
Jun 1, 1983
- Point-and-click
- Adventure
- Visual Novel
Platforms: Family Computer, FM-7, MSX, NEC PC-6000 Series, PC-8800 Series, Sharp X1
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Overview
An investigation adventure in which the player, acting as an unnamed Japanese detective, is called to solve the murder of a bank executive by searching for clues, exploring different areas, interacting with characters, and solving item-based puzzles. The game, especially its Famicom version, was received positively in Japan, where it was an influential title that defined the visual novel genre, as well as inspiring future designers such as Hideo Kojima and paving the way for creator Yuji Horii to go on to make Dragon Quest series of role-playing games.
Story
Kouzou Yamakawa, the president of the Loan and Savings Company, was found dead inside his mansion. A detective and his assistant arrive at the scene for further investigation. The player must resolve the mystery of a murder by searching for clues, interacting with characters, and solving item-based puzzles.
- Developed by
- Yuji Horii
- Published by
- Enix
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Facts
- Game modes
- Single player
- Player perspectives
- First person
- Themes
- Thriller, Open world, Mystery
- Series
- Yuji Horii Mysteries
- Release dates
- PC-8800 Series: Jun 1983
- NEC PC-6000 Series: Aug 1983
- FM-7: Sep 1983
- Sharp X1: 1983
- MSX: Jun 1985
- Family Computer: Nov 29, 1985
