Saturday, September 24, 2016

Rurounibakajanai plays Dick Tracy for NES - Case 4 of 5


This time around, we take care of a kidnapping while doing even more of the same as what we've played so far. At least this game isn't very long.


Case 4: The Kidnap Caper


1. Ransomed diplomat heard foghorn during captivity

This time around, your mugshots won't help you here. Instead, you'll just have to use the clue given to you as your means of figuring out you have to go down to the Pier on 9th and J. There is no clue as to how you're supposed to figure out that you have to go to a specific pier.

9th and J Pier


You've been here before, but it's a little harder this time. Some of the enemies will require multiple punches to take down, and the rats show up here as opposed to the first case, when they didn't.

There's a first aid kit on the lower level before the end. It doesn't require very much backtracking at all to get it, and you'll definitely need to have two on hand at all times since you're getting close to the end.

The clue is below the exit door.

2. 'Hypnotist Today' magazine used to make ransom note

Head to a police station, put the clue in the notepad and check your mugshots. Influence is a hypnotist, so he might have something to do with it. Hit up the 3rd & J Apartments.

3rd & J Apartments


Go left and avoid the two safes as you go to pick up the Super Punch power-up. Haven't seen that in a while.

There are gunmen looking out of the windows, but they aren't any different from any of the other armed men.

There's a new enemy here: the dogs. You can either punch or shoot them, it doesn't matter.

Don't forget that you can climb up the pipe near the exit to get to the upper level.

Both the exit and a first aid kit are near Influence (who is dressed in green). Get the first aid kit before you talk to him.

Interrogate Influence, and you'll find out he left a magazine in the 1st & C Barber Shop.


1st & C Barber Shop


You haven't been to this one before, but the layout is exactly like that of 9th & C Barber Shop.

Thankfully, the barber shop will be just a smidge north of the police station you start at. You'll go back to that police station like you always do after an interrogation, which really cuts down on the transportation time.

Remember how you got the first aid kit at the beginning of the other barbershop? Well, guess what? It's still there, and you can get it the exact same way.

The clue is in a flower pot on the upper level.

3. Handkerchief with cloak & dagger design smells like chloroform

When you leave the barber shop, you'll chase after a car again. Apparently, he makes the fatal mistake of going towards the police station...and a dead end. Make sure he doesn't ram you. Once you shoot the car down, interrogate Littleface. The handkerchief isn't his. Go ask his boss, The Brow.

Check out your mugshots. The Brow is at the 5th & J Nightclub.

5th & J Nightclub


This area is surprisingly a bit easier than the others you've been in on this case. You can even find a Tommy Gun on one of the windowsills.

There is also a first aid kit to the left of The Brow above a table.

Interrogate The Brow (dressed in yellow) and he'll tell you he lost his handkerchief in the 2nd & C Auto Shop. Put your new clue on the notepad and let's go.

2nd & C Auto Shop


The clue is on one of the cars.

4. Business card, "Cloak & Dagger Imports, 6th & G"

You'll be seeing fistfighters, dogs and rats all at the same time at one point. This is probably the best use of the tear gas canister (if you still have it) in action.

6th & G Office


6th & G is near the park on the upper-right part of the map.

The clue is inside a filing cabinet.

5. Discarded note - 'Keep him at 1st & J Basement - B.'

1st & J Basement


You'll have to do some window hopping to reach the clue, but it's worth it, because it's the last clue!

6. Chloroform Bottle: The Brow's Finger Prints!

Head back to the police station, put the clues in the notepad and check The Brow's mugshot. Yep, still at the 5th & J Nightclub. Some alibi. Find The Brow and arrest him. You're nearly there!

Case 5: 007-215-047

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