J.B. Harold Murder Club

PC Engine CD / TurboGrafx-CD · 1991 · US

Also known as: Jb Harold Murder Club

NEC Riverhillsoft

Publisher: NEC · Developer: Riverhillsoft

From a gameplay point of view, Murder Club is a "Digital Comic". The player controls the private detective J.B. Harold, who must investigate the murder of a wealthy businessman named Bill Robbins and bring the murderer to justice. The player must: find clues, gather evidence, interview suspects, establish a motive for the crime and finally, ensure that the case holds up in court. At the heart of the game system is a map with all the possible destinations, with new ones being added as the investigation progresses. In each of these locations there is usually one or more people, whom you can question at your leisure via sober and efficient text menus. If certain statements seem suspicious, you are free to ask your superior for a warrant to search the premises and collect any evidence.