A Detective's Novel

Amaterasu Software · 2016-07-28

Amaterasu Software · 2016Loading price…

A single-player murder mystery visual novel set in a desolate mountain estate, where players investigate a suspicious death through traditional detective-style clue gathering and suspect interviews.

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Release: 2016-07-28
Publisher: Amaterasu Software
Studio: Amaterasu Software

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