Mottomo Abunai Deka: Toei Animation Classic Famicom Title
Mottomo Abunai Deka Most Dangerous Detectives is a licensed urban crime action adventure published by Toei Animation for the Famicom, based on the popular Abunai Deka police drama. Two detective partners investigate a sprawling criminal conspiracy across Tokyo districts. Gameplay alternates between city navigation, witness interviews and side-scrolling street combat against gang members.
The overworld city map connects police station, residential areas and commercial districts. Players travel to locations to gather clues; combat segments trigger upon confronting gang leaders. Fists and limited firearm ammunition are available to subdue hostile criminals.
Premature arrests without sufficient evidence trigger bad endings, forcing renewed investigation and clue gathering.
Toei Animation’s gritty modern Tokyo illustrated backdrops paired with character portraits recreate the hardboiled police drama atmosphere of the original television series.
Strategically, successful case resolution requires systematic visits to all witness locations. Skipping interview opportunities creates critical gaps in evidence and blocks progress toward the mastermind.
For contemporary Famicom retro Japanese TV drama licensed collectors, Mottomo Abunai Deka is a scarce domestic police procedural action curio.