06 - Sanma no Meitantei: Detective Sanma - Working up a sweat w/ @MysteriousJG
3In this video as we progress though the clues here we need to work up a sweat to lubricate the story and get it moving again. But of course Sanma's only idea on how to get sweaty involves him preving out.
"Sanma no Meitantei", lesser-known gem, a japanese style (and made) adventure game, was released for the Famicom in 1987 and invites players into a world of mystery and humor(?). Playing as the famous Japanese comedian Sanma Akashiya, players are tasked with solving quirky and challenging mysteries, combining wits and humor in a way that only a game inspired by such a celebrated figure could.
Developed by Namco, "Sanma no Meitantei" has a unique blend of "comedy" and crime-solving gameplay, which reflects Sanma's distinctive style (I bet you can't wait to "SEA" it 🦀). However, the game's linear storyline is a point of contention; while it guides players to a point, often you need an item or person to talk to that isn't very obvious, it also restricts the freedom to explore alternative outcomes or varied story paths that other detective games may offer.