Detective Kobayashi - A Visual Novel

Step into the shoes of the famous detective Kobayashi in a one-of-a-kind visual novel. Investigate crime scenes, interview suspects, and collect clues to solve five gripping cases that challenge Kobayashi and force him to confront a past he’s been trying to forget.

In this tense investigation, every person you meet may be lying and every clue can shift the truth. Your team can be a blessing or a burden as you piece together motives, timelines, and alibis until the criminal is forced to confess.

• Investigation — Examine mysterious crime scenes and collect essential clues to reveal what truly happened, building a coherent timeline from concrete evidence and context.
• Battle System — Face suspects in nerve-racking one-on-one dialogue battles. Present the right combination of evidence to prove guilt and push the conversation toward the truth.
• Light Bulb System — Delve into Kobayashi's mind to uncover secret hints about each case. Use these inner clues to unlock hidden motives and new investigative angles.
• Multipurpose Mobile Phone — Grab Kobayashi’s phone to text characters, access side conversations, and discover hidden numbers and messages that unlock new leads.

The game is structured into four chapters featuring distinct crime themes and visual styles, plus an extra chapter set in Kobayashi’s high school days. Each chapter presents a self-contained mystery with its own twists and atmosphere:

1. Missing Child
2. Midnight Ghost
3. Room of Revenge
4. True Evil
5. Extra Chapter: At the Academy

Key elements you’ll experience include tense investigations, strategic dialogue, and mind-bending clues that require careful reasoning. As you uncover evidence and navigate complex relationships, you’ll see Kobayashi’s past surface, influencing present choices and outcomes. The ultimate confrontation leaves no room for evasion—the culprit must face confession when the truth is undeniable.