Chotto Meitantei -Misa-chan Monogatari Series-

This title is an adventure game for the PC-8801, released in 1988 by Champion Soft. The story follows high school detective Misa Takahashi as she works to clear an innocent person of a hit-and-run charge, drawing players in with a strong narrative that emphasizes collaboration with her best friend, Kanako. It serves as a valuable example of the command-input adventure games that were popular during that era. As an early work from a developer that would later release many acclaimed classics, this game offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the medium.

The story follows Misa Takahashi, a high school girl whose father runs a detective agency, as she finds herself investigating an unexpected case. When a woman named Takako asks Misa to prove her father’s innocence regarding a hit-and-run accident, Misa teams up with her best friend, Kanako. Together, the duo interviews witnesses and gathers information to uncover the truth behind the incident. This adventure game blends the lighthearted daily lives of two high school girls with the tension of a genuine criminal investigation.