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Harakuju Tantei Gakuen: Steel Wood
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Harakuju Tantei Gakuen: Steel Wood

2010
Visual Novel

Detective · Mystery

Harakuju Tantei Gakuen: Steel Wood's appeal lies in its intricate web of interconnected investigations, where each seemingly isolated case subtly influences the overarching narrative. The game distinguishes itself through its distinctive branching paths and complex character interactions, offering a sense of agency as players piece together the truth. Its focus on deduction and puzzle-solving, rather than action, provides a cerebral experience that encourages multiple playthroughs to unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the surface.

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"The more you know the truth, the less wonderful it is. To be misled by a lie is not such a sad thing." A detective of the past left these words. -That detective wanted to bear the truth in order for people to not be saddened by the lies.- In the past, the achievements of a certain detective changed Harajuku into the "Detective District". So for detectives Harajuku became a place to aspire towards. Many detectives in training come to visit, and many retired detectives live there. In that "Detective District", there is also an academy.

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