Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Adventure

Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1989
GenreAdventure
DeveloperAnother
PublisherTowa Chiki
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesSherlock Holmes
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou is an adventure game released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Another and published by Towa Chiki.

It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales. Among the 29 NES adventure games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

It is part of the Sherlock Holmes series.

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 NES 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 Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou 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.

Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou FAQ

When did Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou come out on the NES?

Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.

Who made Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou?

It was developed by Another and published by Towa Chiki.

Is Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou multiplayer?

No. Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou is a single-player game.

How long does Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou take to play?

As an adventure game, Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou 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 Meitantei Holmes: M-Kara no Chousenjou 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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