Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders, published by coly, is a haunting interactive mystery novel that recreates the first murder of legendary detective Kosuke Kindaichi. Based on the popular novel of the same name by Seishi Yokomizo, the game takes players back to the cold Showa era, where a locked-room murder occurred on the wedding night, opening a series of mysteries that shook the whole of Japan.
The locked-room murder that shook the Ichiyanagi family
On the morning of November 26, 1937, on the cold wedding night at the Ichiyanagi mansion, people discovered the bodies of Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his bride Katsuko Kubo lying motionless on the bed, blood staining the wedding mattress. The room was sealed, the snow covered the yard, not a single footprint – and no one could enter or leave. In that stifling atmosphere, the murder with no way out officially began.
Kosuke Kindaichi and the search for the truth
Detective Kindaichi arrives at the scene with messy hair and a familiar indifferent attitude, but inside is a sharp mind and strange intuition. He begins to collect statements from related people, each small piece of information gradually becomes a link leading to the truth. However, the deeper he goes, the seemingly disconnected clues reveal a picture of sin tinged with the times.
Gameplay is like solving a real case
The game brings an experience like reading a vivid detective novel. You not only observe but also actively match statements, arrange facts and deduce like a real detective. Each action brings you closer to the truth, or leads to a dead end of mistakes. The feeling of suspense increases little by little, especially when the answer is gradually revealed amid the creepy sound and images of Japanese horror movies.
A Cold Truth Under the Thick Snow
The deeper you dig into the past, the more you realize that this is more than just a murder case. It is a legacy of oppression, hatred, and tragedy left by the feudal society of the Showa period. The final truth – when revealed – is not only shocking, but also makes people question the nature of justice and crime.
Conclusion
Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders is a perfect combination of classic detective and modern interactive, for those who are passionate about mystery, deduction, and want to enter the mind of a real detective. Are you ready to enter the locked room, follow every bloodstain, and expose the truth buried for decades?
