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{{Short description|1998 video game}}Cross Tantei Monogatari (クロス 探偵 物語 Hepburn: kurosu tantei monogatari) is an adventure game developed and published by WorkJam for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. It was released only in Japan in 1998.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=CROSS TANTEI MONOGATARI - (NTSC-J) |url=https://psxdatacenter.com/games/J/C/SLPM-86280.html |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=psxdatacenter.com}}</ref> '''''Cross Tantei Monogatari''''' (クロス 探偵 物語) also known as '''''Cross Detective Story''''' is an adventure game developed and published by WorkJam for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. It was released only in Japan in 1998.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=CROSS TANTEI MONOGATARI - (NTSC-J) |url=https://psxdatacenter.com/games/J/C/SLPM-86280.html |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=psxdatacenter.com}}</ref>
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The game was the first to be developed by WorkJam. It was originally released for the Sega Saturn, and was remade for the PlayStation, containing additional features.<ref name=":1" /> The game was the first to be developed by WorkJam. It was originally released for the Sega Saturn, and was remade for the PlayStation, containing additional features.<ref name=":1" />


==Plot== ==Gameplay and Plot==
Cross Tantei Monogatari is a visual novel, and is mostly played as a young 18-year-old detective named Koruso Ken. Aided by his partner Nishiyama Tomoko, they must solve 7 cases. Each case takes place in different parts of the city and involves different suspects.<ref name=":1" /> Cross Tantei Monogatari is a visual novel, and is mostly played as a young 18-year-old detective named Koruso Ken. Aided by his partner Nishiyama Tomoko, they must solve 7 cases. Each case takes place in different parts of the city and involves different suspects.<ref name=":1" />


In each case, background information is provided first, and then a crime happens. The player then examines the crime scene for clues to solve the case.<ref name=":0" /> The game has been noted to have similarities to the Ace Attorney game series. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Cross Tantei Monogatari: Motsureta 7-tsu no Labyrinth (1998) |url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/225750/cross-tantei-monogatari-motsureta-7-tsu-no-labyrinth/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=MobyGames |language=en}}</ref> In each case, background information is provided first, and then a crime happens. The player then examines the crime scene for clues to solve the case.<ref name=":0" /> The game has been noted to have similarities to the Ace Attorney game series. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Cross Tantei Monogatari: Motsureta 7-tsu no Labyrinth (1998) |url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/225750/cross-tantei-monogatari-motsureta-7-tsu-no-labyrinth/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=MobyGames |language=en}}</ref>


==PlayStation Release== ==Release==
The game was featured in Japan's June 1996 issue of Sega Saturn Magazine. Those who pre-ordered the game also recieved a demo of the game beforehand, plus a copy of the game's theme song. In addition, those who completed the game and entered a code found at the end of the game on WorkJam's website were entered in a draw for a trip to Italy, and various tech products. <ref>“Sega Saturn Magazine” Vol.18, pp. 3-4</ref>
⚫ WorkJam later launched the game on PlayStation. It was released on October 21, 1999.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cross Tantei Monogatari ~Motsureta Nanatsu no Labyrinth~ |url=https://vndb.org/v21241 |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=The Visual Novel Database |language=en}}</ref> ] later published it as a budget game in two separate releases: Kōhen and Zenpen.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Major Wave Series releases |url=https://www.mobygames.com/group/17005/major-wave-series-releases/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=MobyGames |language=en}}</ref> Each release is one half of the game and they contain bonus content. Both were released for 1500 yen each on September 28, 2000.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2007-12-23 |title=クロス探偵物語 |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071223024204/http://www.workjam.co.jp/product/cross_d/index.htm |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=web.archive.org}}</ref>

'''PlayStation Release'''

⚫ WorkJam also launched the game on PlayStation, featuring additional voice acting and corrections from the original. It was released on October 21, 1999.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cross Tantei Monogatari ~Motsureta Nanatsu no Labyrinth~ |url=https://vndb.org/v21241 |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=The Visual Novel Database |language=en}}</ref> ] later published it as a budget game in two separate releases: Kōhen and Zenpen.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Major Wave Series releases |url=https://www.mobygames.com/group/17005/major-wave-series-releases/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=MobyGames |language=en}}</ref> Each release is one half of the game and they contain bonus content. Both were released for 1500 yen each on September 28, 2000.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2007-12-23 |title=クロス探偵物語 |url=http://www.workjam.co.jp/product/cross_d/index.htm |access-date=2024-12-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071223024204/http://www.workjam.co.jp/product/cross_d/index.htm |archive-date=23 December 2007 }}</ref>


==Reception== ==Reception==
'''Sega Saturn Release'''
Since the game was only released in Japan, the game did not receive critical attention elsewhere.

Japanese reviews were positive. segaretro.com aggregated 5 known reviews, and it averaged at 83/100.

⚫ ] gave the game a score of 30/40, and reviewers praised the presentation, story and difficulty, while criticizing the lack of hints in the gameplay.<ref>New Game Cross Review", Famitsu , Vol. 13, No. 27, ASCII , July 3, 1998, p. 36, Magazine 26251-7/3.</ref> ] and Saturn Fan also gave the game positive reviews, with a 94/100 and an 83/100 respectively. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-31 |title=Cross Tantei Monogatari: Motsureta Nanatsu no Labyrinth/Reception |url=https://segaretro.org/Cross_Tantei_Monogatari:_Motsureta_Nanatsu_no_Labyrinth/Reception |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=Sega Retro |language=en}}</ref>

'''Playstation Release'''

Famitsu gave a score of 32/40, a 2-point increase from the Saturn version. They noted that the PlayStation version fixed some problems with the original. <ref>June 30th special issue special supplement: Cross-reviewed excellent software perfect catalog, volume 2" Famitsu , Enterbrain , June 30, 2005, p. 13.</ref>

'''Sequel'''


WorkJam announced a sequel to the game shortly after its release.<ref name=":1" /> In a 2002 press interview, WorkJam announced, "We will focus on developing games with Jinguji Saburo and Cross as our two main pillars." While the Jinguji Saburo series continued to be developed, the Cross series did not recieve further games. Game Eye Magazine also reported that sales for the game were low. <ref>“ GAME SIDE ” Vol.13, pp. 126-127
⚫ However, Japanese reviews were positive. segaretro.com aggregated 5 known reviews, and it averaged at 83/100. In Japan, ] gave the game a score of 30/40. ] and Saturn Fan also gave the game positive reviews, with a 94/100 and an 83/100 respectively. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-31 |title=Cross Tantei Monogatari: Motsureta Nanatsu no Labyrinth/Reception |url=https://segaretro.org/Cross_Tantei_Monogatari:_Motsureta_Nanatsu_no_Labyrinth/Reception |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=Sega Retro |language=en}}</ref>


*imported from Japanese article of this game</ref>
WorkJam announced a sequel to the game shortly after its release. No further information was provided and the game was not released.<ref name=":1" />


==References== ==References==

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Cross Tantei Monogatari (クロス 探偵 物語) also known as Cross Detective Story is an adventure game developed and published by WorkJam for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. It was released only in Japan in 1998.

Cross Tantei Monogatari
Developer(s)WorkJam
Publisher(s)WorkJam
Platform(s)Sega Saturn PlayStation
ReleaseJune 25, 1998 (Sega Saturn, JP), October 21, 1999 (PlayStation, JP)
Genre(s)Visual novel, adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

The game was the first to be developed by WorkJam. It was originally released for the Sega Saturn, and was remade for the PlayStation, containing additional features.

Gameplay and Plot

Cross Tantei Monogatari is a visual novel, and is mostly played as a young 18-year-old detective named Koruso Ken. Aided by his partner Nishiyama Tomoko, they must solve 7 cases. Each case takes place in different parts of the city and involves different suspects.

In each case, background information is provided first, and then a crime happens. The player then examines the crime scene for clues to solve the case. The game has been noted to have similarities to the Ace Attorney game series.

Release

The game was featured in Japan's June 1996 issue of Sega Saturn Magazine. Those who pre-ordered the game also recieved a demo of the game beforehand, plus a copy of the game's theme song. In addition, those who completed the game and entered a code found at the end of the game on WorkJam's website were entered in a draw for a trip to Italy, and various tech products.

PlayStation Release

WorkJam also launched the game on PlayStation, featuring additional voice acting and corrections from the original. It was released on October 21, 1999. Hamster later published it as a budget game in two separate releases: Kōhen and Zenpen. Each release is one half of the game and they contain bonus content. Both were released for 1500 yen each on September 28, 2000.

Reception

Sega Saturn Release

Japanese reviews were positive. segaretro.com aggregated 5 known reviews, and it averaged at 83/100.

Famitsu gave the game a score of 30/40, and reviewers praised the presentation, story and difficulty, while criticizing the lack of hints in the gameplay. Sega Saturn Magazine and Saturn Fan also gave the game positive reviews, with a 94/100 and an 83/100 respectively.

Playstation Release

Famitsu gave a score of 32/40, a 2-point increase from the Saturn version. They noted that the PlayStation version fixed some problems with the original.

Sequel

WorkJam announced a sequel to the game shortly after its release. In a 2002 press interview, WorkJam announced, "We will focus on developing games with Jinguji Saburo and Cross as our two main pillars." While the Jinguji Saburo series continued to be developed, the Cross series did not recieve further games. Game Eye Magazine also reported that sales for the game were low.

References

  1. ^ "CROSS TANTEI MONOGATARI - (NTSC-J)". psxdatacenter.com. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  2. ^ "クロス探偵物語". 2007-12-23. Archived from the original on 23 December 2007. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  3. "Cross Tantei Monogatari: Motsureta 7-tsu no Labyrinth (1998)". MobyGames. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  4. “Sega Saturn Magazine” Vol.18, pp. 3-4
  5. "Cross Tantei Monogatari ~Motsureta Nanatsu no Labyrinth~". The Visual Novel Database. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  6. "Major Wave Series releases". MobyGames. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  7. New Game Cross Review", Famitsu , Vol. 13, No. 27, ASCII , July 3, 1998, p. 36, Magazine 26251-7/3.
  8. "Cross Tantei Monogatari: Motsureta Nanatsu no Labyrinth/Reception". Sega Retro. 2022-12-31. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  9. June 30th special issue special supplement: Cross-reviewed excellent software perfect catalog, volume 2" Famitsu , Enterbrain , June 30, 2005, p. 13.
  10. “ GAME SIDE ” Vol.13, pp. 126-127
    • imported from Japanese article of this game


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