SHADOW HUNTER

Released in 1988 by Champion Soft, Shadow Hunter is a mystery adventure game that was popular on the PC-8801. The story unfolds as a thrilling investigation into a blackmail case against a famous author, which soon escalates into a murder mystery. The game features an intuitive menu-driven interface, but players must remain on high alert, as the wrong choices can quickly lead to an untimely game over. It stands as a valuable historical artifact, representing the early days of adventure game development for a studio that would eventually evolve into AliceSoft.

The story begins when a famous female author receives a threatening letter shortly after announcing her engagement. As a detective, you are tasked with identifying the stalker who is targeting her. What starts as a case of intimidation soon spirals into a gruesome murder mystery. You must piece together limited clues and dodge looming dangers to uncover the identity of the true culprit in this high-tension mystery adventure.