Originally released in Japan in 2009, years passed with no word of an English localization. Acknowledging it was unlikely that not only this game but most–if not all–future Detective Conan games would similarly never see English releases, we at DCTP decided to try our hand at translating the full game for everyone to enjoy.
The project has taken hundreds of dedicated hours to put together. Between disassembling the game data, re-doing all of the graphics and user interface into English, and of course translating the nearly 500 scripts that make up the game’s dialogue, the game has been a challenge for everyone involved. At the onset, we worked on the game between other Conan commitments, but now are able to concentrate the bulk of our efforts on at last completing it.
EXPECTED ENGLISH RELEASE DATE:
DECEMBER 2014
How You Will Play
Playing the game is very simple, whether via a Nintendo DS emulator on your computer or a physical Nintendo DS. After acquiring the patch file available here and applying it to the game, the game may be loaded into an emulator like DeSmuME or onto a flash card compatible with your Nintendo DS system. The game is extremely friendly to emulation play, with nearly the entire game controllable via mouse (with the exception of mini-games that require the keyboard as well). Similarly, the translated game has full compatibility with all Nintendo DS systems as well. When the translation is released, a detailed guide will be available to aid those unfamiliar with any aspect of setting up an emulator and loading the game.
How the Game Works
The game is played similarly to a visual novel, but with investigation aspects and mini-games incorporated. Players are able to visit various locations at a given time and examine the environments they come across. The game is played from the perspectives of both Edogawa Conan and Kindaichi Hajime at differing points. A typical playthrough of the game will last at least well over a dozen hours. The game spans seven chapters, with the seventh and final chapter allowing you to choose to play as either character. The final chapter is meant to be played as both characters to fully complete the game as it plays out very differently depending on the character you have chosen.
Content Advisory
The nature of the game is similar to that of the average Detective Conan episode. Those comfortable with the content of the anime and manga for either series should be more than at home with what’s featured here. Anyone familiar with the series and over the age of twelve should have no issue with any language or depictions of violence in the game.
Videos
PLEASE NOTE: The videos below represent a work in progress. The builds showcased are long outdated and are provided merely for sampling purposes.
Screenshots
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