Okubo: The Dragon of Major Cases

Game premise and setting

Okubo: The Dragon of Major Cases is a visual novel set in Shinjuku during the 1990s. You play as Miyazaki Sō, a detective working within the Shinjuku Precinct. After becoming involved in a kidnapping case, you find yourself taking your superior, Kurokawa Sakura, hostage using a secret that could seriously damage her career. This pivotal moment propels you into a world of power and revenge, as you navigate the complexities of crime in a cyberpunk version of Tokyo.

Gameplay focus

The game emphasizes narrative and player choices. Your primary actions consist of reading text and selecting dialogue options that can alter the course of the story. Conversations feature multiple branching dialogues where you can choose responses ranging from persuasive to intimidating. Each choice can impact your relationships with other characters, who will remember your interactions.