Murder Club

August 1, 1986 Riverhillsoft Kyodai Software Marketing, Micro Cabin, Riverhillsoft
Adventure Visual Novel
PC-9800 Series PC-8800 Series x1 DOS Sharp MZ-2200 FM-7 MSX2
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The mystery begins with a stream of blood runninng down Bil Robbins' back. Now its up to you, J.B., to track down the culprit whose hand twisted the knife. Enemies? The victim had so many, they must have been standing in line to bump him off. But the murderer will never get away because the amazing technology of the Nintendo Entertainment System will make all suspects answer to you as you grill them and dig up clues. Unravel a dark world of chilling secrets, hidden mysteries, sultry dames and deceit to crack the case. Yeah, J.B., everyone has something to hide. Don't let them hide it from you!
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Release Date August 1, 1986
Developer Riverhillsoft
Publisher Kyodai Software Marketing, Micro Cabin, Riverhillsoft
Game Modes Single player
Perspective First person, Text
Themes Mystery