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Review of Mikagura Shōjo Tanteidan on PlayStation

by Chucky Chucky photo Sep 1998
Cover image of Mikagura Shōjo Tanteidan on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 17 Sep 1998
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Human Entertainment
Publisher: Human Entertainment

Introduction

Imagine if Twin Peaks had a love child with anime and they named it Mikagura Shōjo Tanteidan. What you get is a bizarre blend of supernatural mystery, high school shenanigans, and graphics that make you wonder if time really has any value. This game is not just a game; it's an adventure that asks the question, 'What if I pretended my life is a visual novel where I can drink caffeine for breakfast?'

Gameplay

In Mikagura Shōjo Tanteidan, high school students form a detective club, which is totally relatable if you've spent your youth daydreaming about hunting down the latest rumors instead of studying. The game is packed with interactive storytelling, puzzling mystery, and occasional moments that will genuinely make you go 'Huh?' Questing through environments filled with oddball characters and engaging dialogue will certainly keep you busy, assuming you can resist the urge to just put the controller down and watch paint dry instead. You get to explore various locales, each teeming with scenarios that may leave you questioning your sanity. The game smartly employs a choose-your-own-adventure mechanic, where your decisions matter-unlike your choices in high school cafeteria food. Just remember, in a game about hunting down ghostly mysteries, getting a bad ending is more like spilling milk on your homework than dramatic death in a horror shooter.

Graphics

Let's address the elephant in the room. The visuals are charmingly dated, reminiscent of a time when polygons mattered more than pixels. The art style is a blend between dreamy anime aesthetics and a curious lack of detail where it counts-like car insurance information. Colors are vibrant, but if you were expecting a stunning graphical showcase that makes you question whether you're actually looking at a video game or a work of fine art, then, congratulations! You have fallen for marketing collateral. Still, there is something quaint about the lack of realism that evokes nostalgia for the simpler days of gaming when graphics didn't strain your eyeballs.

Conclusion

Mikagura Shōjo Tanteidan embodies a unique charm that many might overlook due to its unpolished exterior and odd plot. It's perfect for those who have whimsically wandered through visual novels or are keen on piecing together puzzles like wannabe detectives in a school setting. It might not be the perfect playthrough experience you crave for a casual evening, but it definitely brings along a sense of nostalgia and imaginative flare that only PlayStation classics can muster. So grab your detective license-because this game won't let you off easy just because you've read a mystery book once-spend some time in a world reminiscent of quirky Japanese storytelling, and remember: not every gaming experience needs to revolve around hyper-realistic graphics or seamless gameplay. Sometimes, diving into the oddities is exactly what you need to embrace your quirks as a future detective.

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