An artsy intro starts off the latest Saburo game where live footage is mixed with poster board cutouts of Saburo. The music sounds like something from Enigma (Sadeness) with Sandra Cretu whispering unintelligible nothings in the background. It's good stuff and we'll have to snag the soundtrack when it ships in May.

   As the game begins, we learn that Yoko Misoni, Saburo's invaluable assistant, has left the firm. Even a tough guy like Jinguuji feels the pain and misses his former employee. Despite the pangs, Saburo trudges ahead with cases and detective work. The new scenario in Kind of Blue places the super sleuth on assignment against a crime boss and on the hunt for a missing singer from a local jazz bar. As usual, portly police detective Sanzo Kumano provides support and advice during the course of the game.

   Similar to previous Saburo games, copious amounts of interaction, clues gathering and exploration are par for the course. Like the intro to the game, the game mixes together live action with crisp artwork to embolden the visuals with a unique style and presentation.  When it's time to wind down from a long day of sleuthing, Saburo may mosey on down and perch himself on a bar stool at the local watering hole. While there, Saburo may play Indian Poker with the barmaids or throw darts to occupy his time.