Play Nishimura Kyoutarou Mystery - Blue Train Satsujin Jiken (Japan) Online

Nishimura Kyoutarou Mystery: Blue Train Satsujin Jiken was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 by Irem. It stands as one of the few detective adventure games on the platform, offering a methodical, text-heavy experience during an era dominated by action and platforming titles. The game draws from the works of Japanese mystery writer Nishimura Kyoutarou, placing players inside a classic locked-room scenario, but on a moving train.

You control a detective who must solve a murder aboard a blue train by questioning passengers, examining clues, and presenting evidence to break false alibis. The gameplay unfolds through menu driven commands; you move from car to car, interact with items, and engage in conversations that can either reveal new information or expose inconsistencies in a suspect's story. Progress depends entirely on careful observation and logical deduction, with a strict time limit that pressures you to act deliberately. The slow, deliberate pacing and reliance on reading comprehension make it feel less like a game and more like participating in a tense, interactive mystery novel.