Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express detective Hercule Poirot. "Murder on the Orient Express" retains the main plot elements of Agatha Christie's novel of the same name. An additional ending is presented in the game which differs from the conclusion of Christie's novel. As with "And Then There Were None", Christie's novel is bundled with the game. Some reviewers of "Murder on the Orient Express" criticized the game because of the repetitive nature of tasks the player must complete, and also complained about the inefficient and cumbersome inventory system. Others have praised it for improved graphics compared to "And Then There Were None", as well as
The Portopia Serial Murder Case and plot twists. The Famicom version also features a command menu system, point-and-click interface, and 3D dungeon maze. Upon its release, "The Portopia Serial Murder Case" was well received in Japan. It became an influential title and helped define the visual novel genre. "The Portopia Serial Murder Case" follows a first-person perspective and narrative. The various events are described with still pictures and text messages. The player interacts with the game using a verb-noun parser which requires typing precise commands with the keyboard. Finding the exact words to type is considered part of the riddles that must be solved. While