Giving up the ghost.

Urban Myth Dissolution Center sits at that awkward junction between enthralling detective game and slightly tedious visual novel.

There are still some highlights to enjoy along the way.

A woman looks at her sick friend with concern in Urban Myth Dissolution Center.

On the one hand, this gradual unravelling of events keeps you on your toes.

Once again, though, it’s the pacing of these segments that begins to drag.

A copy of Urban Myth Dissolution Center was provided for review by publisher Shueisha Games.

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A woman in glasses spots a ghost in Urban Myth Dissolution Center.

A woman in glasses trembles at a ghost in Urban Myth Dissolution Center.

A group of individuals stand near a swan boat in a river in Urban Myth Dissolution Center.

A woman speaks to a man on the phone in Urban Myth Dissolution Center.

A group of individuals gather in a park near a murder scene in Urban Myth Dissolution Center.

A series of text options in Urban Myth Dissolution Center.

A screenshot from Urban Myth Dissolution Center where the player must fill in blanks with set phrases.

Two women comment on social media posts in Urban Myth Dissolution Center.