Play Nightshade - Part 1 - The Claws of Sutekh Online

Nightshade: Part 1 - The Claws of Sutekh came out for the NES in 1992, developed and published by Konami. It was a late release for the system, arriving when many players were already moving on to 16-bit consoles, but it offered a unique adventure that stood out from typical platformers and RPGs of the era.

You control a wisecracking detective who explores the city screen by screen, switching between investigating crime scenes and punching goons in dimly lit alleys. The main goal is to gather clues and stop the villain Sutekh, using a mix of combat and puzzle solving. Signature mechanics include collecting items to unlock new areas and engaging in simple but frequent combat encounters. The pacing is deliberate, with a moderate difficulty that requires attention to environmental details. It feels like playing through a cheesy cartoon noir where every bad joke somehow fits right in.