Play Mottomo Abunai Deka (Japan) [En by Gil Galad v1.0] (~Most Dangerous Detectives, The) Online

Game Overview

Mottomo Abunai Deka (or The Most Dangerous Detectives if you're going by the fan translation) is one of those NES games that makes you wonder why it never left Japan originally. You play as this no-nonsense detective who basically punches his way through crime—think of it like if Dirty Harry was an 8-bit sprite with a mean right hook.

The first ten minutes go like this: you're immediately thrown into some back alley brawl, then suddenly you're interrogating a suspect by... aggressively shaking them until they talk? Classic NES logic. The mix of beat-em-up action and weird little puzzles keeps it interesting, though good luck figuring out some of the solutions without a guide—this is peak "1980s Japanese game design" in all its cryptic glory.

What really sticks with me is the vibe. The pixel art has this grimy, neon-soaked charm, and the soundtrack nails that synth-heavy cop drama feel. Just don't expect it to go easy on you—this is the kind of game where you'll die because you didn't realize a random potted plant was actually a trap. Still, pulling off a perfect case feels ridiculously satisfying once you get the hang of it.

If you're into forgotten NES action games with more personality than polish, this one's a riot.