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Steins;Gate is a Japanese visual novel developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus. It is the second game in the Science Adventure series following Chaos;Head. The game is described by the development team as a "hypothetical science ADV" and explores t

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In Danganronpa, players dive into a series of class trials and expose the lies and contradictions of their classmates to find out who's behind each grisly murder. In each trial, players must use the evidence and testimony collected during t

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The follow up to Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. The main character, Hajime Hinata, a new 'Ultimate' student at Hope's Peak Academy. On their first day, Hajime and all of his classmates are taken on a field trip to the mysterious Jabberwo

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The second game in the Zero Escape series. Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward is a mystery/thriller visual novel. It is story focused with multiple endings that use player choices and puzzle rooms to progress. Additions to the game include

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In the curious village of St. Mystere, townsfolk speak to each other in riddles, lock their doors with sliding puzzles and hide their secrets within brainteasers. When a wealthy baron passes away, his will reveals an elusive treasure hidden

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Steins;Gate 0 is a Japanese visual novel. It is the fifth game in the Science Adventure series and the sequel to Steins;Gate. Like Steins;Gate, the game is described as a "hypothetical science ADV". The player assumes the role of Okabe Rint

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A non-canon extension of the True End of the original game. Unlike the modern visual novel format of the original game, this retro game perfectly mimics the style of graphical text adventure games from the 8-bit PC era (e.g. PC-88), with th

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Take control of an interactive mystery novel and discover the secrets of Hotel Dusk. Who is Kyle Hyde- and what really happened in Room 215? Take stylus in hand and navigate a tangled web of lies, betrayal, and murder to learn the answers.

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The game is a murder mystery visual novel with a heavy story focus that requires multiple playthroughs to figure out and involves puzzle rooms used to progress through the story with dialogue choices to be made inbetween them.

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Adventure game created by Yuji Horii and released by Enix in 1985.

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You play the role of Azai Kyousuke, the son of a legendary gangster infamous in the underworld. You spend your time listening to Bach, playing God at school and covertly working for your stepfather, a ruthless financial heavyweight. This id

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Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake is an action-adventure stealth video game created and published by Konami for the MSX2 computer platform. Acting as a direct continuation of the MSX2 version of the original Metal Gear, it was written and designed

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The fourth entry in Sierra On-Line's gritty crime drama adventure game series ... "Crawl Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer"

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A Blurred Line is a role-playing game made with RPG Maker 2000.

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Last Window: The Secret of Cape West is an adventure video game developed by the now-defunct Cing and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. It is the sequel to Hotel Dusk: Room 215, starring protagonist Kyle Hyde

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Law & Order: Legacies is a video game that features an all-star cast from the storied Law & Order franchise's history including Olivia Benson, Lennie Briscoe, Rey Curtis, and Jack McCoy!

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Little Busters! is a Japanese visual novel developed by Key. The story follows the life of Riki Naoe, a high school student who has been a member of a group of friends named the Little Busters since childhood. Riki brings multiple girls at

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The Award-winning detective saga returns. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

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In the 21st century, powerful computer systems were invented. but humanity failed to control them. Near the end of the century, one such computer system, the weapon system Orion, triggered a devastating nuclear war, bringing the human race

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A series of 8 text-based games released exclusively in Japan for the Sega Game Toshokan download service. Each title revolves around one character, telling the backstories of every party member available to play as in Phantasy Star II.

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Phoenix Wright: Comeback & Turnabout is a fan game developed by Squall for the Ace Attorney game series and takes place chronologically after the official second part of the series (Justice for All).

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A semi-sequel to the company's earlier non-Adventure game Cops & Killers, the player controls police detective Jake McUrk in the now relatively crime-free city of Pleurghburg. While investigating screams coming from the old morgue he discov

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Once he was an attorney, a defense attorney. First - a rookie, but with the time, he became much famous, than before. His name became of synonym of the truth and justice for those, who sought them. Until a day came when he has lost his badg

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Newly-appointed Special Agent Mizuki and her AI partner Aiba are tasked to solve the bizarre Half Body serial killings in this sequel to the critically acclaimed AI: The Somnium Files.

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CHRONO CROSS, the sequel to the SNES favorite CHRONO TRIGGER, is one of the most ambitious role-playing games ever made. There are over 40 playable characters, each with their back-story, special moves, abilities, and weapons. The story spa

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Final Fantasy VIII is the eighth main installment in the Final Fantasy series. The gameplay makes a departure from many series standards. While it still uses the Active Time Battle system, it deviates from the series' traditional means of b

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"Phoenix Wright - Hidden Traces" is a German fan game for the well-known Ace Attorney series for the NDS. This part takes place between the second (Justice for all) and the third (Trials and Tribulations) and tells a completely new story. T

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A young woman is found dead in her apartment, with a painting of the crime scene nearby. The player must assist Rizzoli and Isles in solving the case.

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Crimes & Punishments lets you become the greatest detective of all time, Sherlock Holmes! Solve six high-profile, gripping and varied cases: murders, disappearances, spectacular thefts and sensational cases will sometimes take you to the re

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Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Freya Fellow has been murdered. The lead suspect? A shadowy figure found looming

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'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase

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A mysterious package begins an epic duel of minds between FBI agent Nicole Bonnet and a ruthless serial killer, who leaves playing cards by the bodies of his victims as signature. Does Nicole have what it takes to understand the mind of a p

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This is the story of young FBI agent Nicole Bonnet. Her first task is to solve a series of macabre murders where the victims are targeted as the wealthy and prominent of the community. The culprit’s weaponry is rare and leaves an unusual ca

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Aviary Attorney is an adventure game in the style of the Ace Attorney series. The player takes the role of a defence lawyer, and must investigate crimes and then defend their clients in court.

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Carcará: Asas da Justiça is a visual investigation novel with battles in court. Follow the adventure of a lawyer who seeks to bring justice to those who need it most! Fábio Carcará is a young idealistic lawyer who seeks to help those most i

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Jia huasheng ,the policeman of Chicheng police station, got disappeared without any trace after leaving a letter which illustrates the police station to start the CaseCracker system version 2.0.

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You are a criminalist. A man has been murdered, and you've been sent to investigate. Explore the crime scene, gather clues, and solve the mystery in this amateur point-and-click adventure.

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As a young detective (whom you name yourself), you work as an assistant for the famous investigator Utsugi. Your first important assignment is to investigate a murder case. A girl named Yoko was found murdered near a central bridge. During

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Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Koukeisha is a text adventure game. The protagonist is found on the ground near a cliff by a man named Amachi. The protagonist can't remember anything, and finds that he has amnesia. After some rest, he returns to

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An entry in the JRPG/visual novel hybrid Persona series in which the player has to harness the power of Personas and fight entities called Shadows by forging bonds with the locals of Inaba, a rural Japanese town thrown into unrest by inexpl

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An entry in the JRPG/visual novel hybrid Persona series in which the player has to harness the power of Personas and fight entities called Shadows by forging bonds with the locals of Inaba, a rural Japanese town thrown into unrest by inexpl

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A puzzle-solving detective game based on the Touhou series. It mainly tells the story of Marisa Kirisame who, by chance, becomes a lawyer. The story is divided into three chapters, each with multiple endings.

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While working in Mexico and aiding in the fight against the Mexican drug cartels, DEA Specialist Professor J. Brenner was kidnapped by the cartel after an undercover Special Agent was murdered. Help Nicole Bonnet to uncover the clues and so

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Developed by 500 Miles Studio, Aya is a graphic adventure where we will control the forensic investigator who gives the game its name. Starting from her immediate present, in which our protagonist suffers an end-stage Alzheimer, we will tra

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Crime O'Clock is an investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for

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What do a murdered woman, a slain police officer, and a mysterious arson case have in common? Enter the gritty world of CSI and search for the answer with Grissom, Catherine, and the entire Crime Scene Investigation team. As a new recruit,

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Detective challenges players to solve a mystery by deducing the correct combination of character, weapon, and motive. Players use logic and deduction to navigate through a grid, placing clues in the correct order. The game requires careful

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Detective The Motel is a deduction game where, to advance, you must take a pencil and a piece of paper and write down everything that seems like evidence in order to answer all the questions that arise. Solving the case will depend only on

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