Master Magistrate (2018)
Dramatic Create, HOBIBOX, Irodori, Moe App, Shiravune
Solve crimes and pass judgment with a colorful cast of samurai, detectives, inventors, and brigands in a Japan on the edge of modernization. A visual novel detective game set in a town where the cherry trees bloom all year round.
About the story
Shimei took up his post as the new administrator at the Nakamachi magistrate’s office, which had been founded to alleviate the burden on the offices to the north and south. He was followed by his cheerful and hard-working childhood friend Rimu and the strong-minded Sakura, who was dispatched from the Kitamachi magistrate’s office to supervise him. Shortly after his arrival, a young girl Koume was brought before him on a charge of murder. She was to be sentenced the following day, and if she was found guilty of the alleged crime, she would be sentenced to death. Shimei noticed something suspicious in the recounting of the events and along with Koume’s desperation, he was convinced that she was not guilty. But who is the true culprit? Will he be able to prove her innocence?
Platforms
Android iOS PC VitaGenres
Adventure Visual NovelThemes
MysteryLanguages: English and 3 more
| Interface | Audio | Subtitles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Traditional) | |||
| English | |||
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| Japanese |
Critic Reviews
By Jacob Kavanaugh
Master Magistrate is an excellent detective adventure that is continually engaging during every moment of gameplay. The cast of characters is full of interesting voices and personalities who keep this mystery grounded. This is further enhanced with the game’s visual presentation, which makes it stand out effectively as it carves out its own identity within the genre. Where it falls apart is found in some of its delivery, but that won’t hinder the overall experience.
- 12 Jun, 2020
