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I picked up Meitantei Conan: Nerawareta Tantei for the Game Boy Advance back in 2004, a time when the handheld was full of licensed titles trying to capture the spirit of their source material. This one was developed by Bandai, and it felt like a solid attempt to bring the Case Closed detective series into a playable form. It wasn't trying to reinvent the wheel, just offering a new mystery for fans to dig into on the go.

You play as Conan Edogawa, the brilliant detective in a child's body, and the core of the game is investigating crime scenes. The main objective is to solve a series of cases by exploring locations screen by screen, talking to a cast of characters, and collecting key items and testimonies. Signature mechanics include a first-person investigation mode where you scrutinize environments for clues, and a deduction system where you must logically connect the evidence you've gathered to pinpoint the culprit. The pacing is deliberate, requiring patience as you methodically check every corner and cross-reference statements; missing a single clue can halt your progress entirely. It feels like being handed a messy puzzle and slowly, carefully fitting the pieces together until the whole picture snaps into focus.