Jonathan ~Dance of the Puppet~ is an adventure game under the XYZ brand. Arisa inherits her father's phantom thief business and, together with her father's old partner Omi, forms the phantom thief Jonathan. The two are entrusted with protecting the young lady who knows where ancient treasures are located. The story shifts from a car chase to an investigation at the academy.
| Title of the work | Jonathan ~The Dance of the Puppets~ |
|---|---|
| The publication date listed in the materials | 1994-04-21 |
| Platform | PC-98 |
| Genre | ADV |
| Also known as | Jonason: The dance of puppets |
| Script | Hiroyuki Kobayashi |
| Key animation | Amano Mitsurugi |
Phantom Thief Partner
Arisa took over her late father's work, while Ou continued to act as a partner. The two operate under the name Jonathan, and their initial pursuit and entrusted guards gradually lead the investigation toward the school and the location of the treasure.
Operation
Players investigate by clicking on objects on the screen; some storylines require actions within a time limit. After entering the academy's undercover section, the approach shifts to investigating the location and the target.
Creating the signature
Bangumi staff list original artwork by Mitsurugi Amano, script by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, music by Kazuya Mikami, and the brand name is XYZ.
Version records
The Bangumi catalog records the release date for the PC-98 version as April 21, 1994.
Reading also takes up time
In the chase and action scene, timing doesn't only matter after options appear; the progression text also takes up time. Players need to balance reading and action, while saving provides a chance to retry limited-time scenes. After entering the academy's stealth section, the progression shifts to investigating the location and the subject on screen.
Feelings after the guard mission
QwQ03's play record mentions that after completing the guard commission, Tsugumi won the favor of the young lady.
Comic-style performances and click surveys
The gameplay of the Turtle's PC-98 works is described and described, with dense, alternating small images to create a rhythm close to a comic strip; After entering the academy to investigate, sometimes the player needs to click on the screen targets in a more accurate position.
The guards and intrigues of the academy stage
Turtle's PC-98 gameplay record summarizes the academy phase as investigation, protecting the young lady, and sabotaging the plot.
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Related entries
- Characters:Arisa (Jonathan)
- Characters:Seagull (Jonathan)
- Game System:Pointing and Timed Command (Jonathan)
- Key Animation:Amano Mitsurugi
- Brand Signature Officer:XYZ（ジョナサン）
- Scriptwriter:Hiroyuki Kobayashi
- Music Staff:The three times the first is the same
- Characters:The Young Lady Assigned to Protect the Ancient Treasure (Jonathan ~Dance of the Puppet~)
- Key Animation:Amano Mitsurugi
References
- Bangumi work entry: Jonathan ~Dance of the Puppet~
- Bangumi Copyright Notice
- MobyGames: Jonason Story and PC-98 Build Schedule
- Full text of Bangumi: Jonathan's story and travel notes
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