Description

"Cross Tantei Monogatari: Motsureta Nanatsu no Labyrinth," released exclusively in Japan for the Sega Saturn in 1996, is an intriguing detective adventure game developed by WorkJam. The game centers around Yosuke Maki, a private detective who becomes embroiled in a complex case involving mysterious organizations, hidden truths, and a series of enigmatic incidents. The narrative unfolds in an interactive visual novel style, presenting players with puzzles and choices that significantly impact the direction and outcome of the story. With richly detailed backgrounds and character designs typical of mid-90s Japanese video game art, the game offers an immersive experience for fans of the detective-mystery genre.

Gameplay in "Cross Tantei Monogatari" involves interacting with various characters and solving puzzles to unravel the multiple mysteries presented throughout the game. Unique to its format, the game features multiple scenarios that interconnect, enhancing replayability with different perspectives on the same events depending on the choices made by the player. Unlike many of its contemporaries, the game emphasizes narrative and cerebral challenges over action, aiming to engage players through its storytelling and logical deductions rather than quick reflexes. This gameplay approach combined with its narrative depth positions "Cross Tantei Monogatari" as a distinctive and memorable title within the Sega Saturn’s library.