Meitantei Conan: Kakokara no Zensou Kyoku (Detective Conan: Prelude from the Past) is a video game based on the popular anime and manga series Detective Conan (also known as Case Closed). In the game, players take on the role of the young detective Shinichi Kudo (aka Conan Edogawa) and must solve various mysteries and crimes by investigating crime scenes, gathering evidence, and interviewing suspects. The game features an original story that takes place after the events of the anime and manga, in which Conan and his friends investigate a series of kidnappings that are linked to a mysterious organization.

The gameplay is a mix of adventure and puzzle-solving, with players exploring different locations and interacting with characters to gather clues and progress the story. The game also features a variety of mini-games and puzzles, such as lock-picking and code-breaking, that add to the challenge and variety of the gameplay.