J.B. Harold Murder Club

Nintendo DS · Adventure

J.B. Harold Murder Club

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreAdventure
DeveloperRiverhillsoft
PublisherRiverhillsoft
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

J.B. Harold Murder Club is an adventure game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Riverhillsoft. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1986.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing J.B. Harold Murder Club is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

J.B. Harold Murder Club walkthroughs & guides

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Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

J.B. Harold Murder Club FAQ

Who made J.B. Harold Murder Club?

It was developed by Riverhillsoft.

Is J.B. Harold Murder Club multiplayer?

No. J.B. Harold Murder Club is a single-player game.

How long does J.B. Harold Murder Club take to play?

As an adventure game, J.B. Harold Murder Club typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about J.B. Harold Murder Club on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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