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4.5 / 5

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Platform
NES
Genres
Adventure
Publishers
King Records
Release date
February 8, 1991

Summary

Akagawa Jirou no Yuurei Ressha, often referred to simply as Ghost Train, pulls players into the world of Jiro Akagawa’s first detective tale. The adventure is presented from a third‑person viewpoint, but you don’t wander freely; instead you exit each screen through a location‑specific menu command. Every area offers its own menu, turning the interface into a puzzle of its own—some screens let you scan the room with a cursor, clicking on objects to uncover clues, while others shift focus to conversation, letting you probe characters on a range of topics. This blend of point‑and‑click investigation and dialogue‑driven inquiry gives the game a distinctive rhythm that feels more like piecing together a mystery than traditional platforming. For anyone who enjoys methodical sleuthing wrapped in a retro NES package, Ghost Train delivers a uniquely structured experience that rewards careful observation and conversation.

Storyline

Akagawa Jirou no Yuurei Ressha (often called Ghost Train) puts you in the shoes of a young detective. Eight villagers have vanished without a trace, and whispers of a phantom train echo through the hills. Determined to uncover the truth, you travel to a remote mountain village where the disappearances occurred. The game’s atmosphere leans on mystery and folklore as you gather clues about the spectral locomotive. Every step brings you closer to solving the eerie case.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single