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You play as a detective cat sniffing out small-town crimes—meow at suspects, knock over clues, and take strategic naps between solving cases. The whole thing feels like a lazy afternoon with just the right amount of pixelated mischief.
Mikeneko Holmes is a Japan-exclusive Game Boy title from 1990, developed by Irem. It arrived during the handheld's early years, a period when developers were still exploring what kinds of adventures could fit in your pocket. The game stands out simply for its premise, offering a detective story from a distinctly feline perspective.
You control Holmes, a cat detective, investigating a series of petty crimes in a small town. The core gameplay involves moving from screen to screen, interacting with townsfolk and objects by meowing at them or pawing items to uncover clues. You must gather evidence and present the correct clues to the right suspects to progress each case. The pacing is deliberately slow, encouraging careful observation over quick action, and some puzzles can be obscure. Playing it feels like patiently untangling a ball of yarn, one deliberate pull at a time.
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