Murder Detective: Jack the Ripper

April 25, 2019 Nippon Ichi Software Nippon Ichi Software
Adventure Visual Novel
PS4 Switch
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Murder Detective Jack the Ripper takes you on the role of a private detective based in London and the game’s route depends on the choices you make in-game and in turn, could see you take on a murder route.
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Release Date April 25, 2019
Developer Nippon Ichi Software
Publisher Nippon Ichi Software
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view, Text
Themes Mystery