After a cryptic teaser that had us all wondering, “Who is Emio?”, Nintendo gave us the answer today. Emio – The Laughing Man: Famicom Detective Club It will bring mystery to the switch on. August 29.
Admittedly, the new information about the project revealed today doesn’t reveal too much, but the accompanying video (above), featuring producer Yoshio Sakamoto, shares a few more details.
In the latest installment of the Famicom Detective Club series, you play as a private investigator tasked with solving a series of murders believed to be connected to notorious serial killer Emio, “the smiling man.” Featuring returning characters from previous installments in the series as well as new characters, it promises to be a particularly creepy mystery.
Here’s the official synopsis for the game: eShop Listing:
A student was found dead, his head covered with a paper bag with a creepy smiling face painted on it, just like the victims of Emio the Smiling Man, an urban legend killer who is said to place such bags over his victims’ heads.
As a private investigator’s assistant, you are tasked with helping the police solve this case, reminiscent of an unsolved serial murder case from 18 years ago. Has the serial killer returned or is it the work of a copycat? Are these crimes inspired by the story of “The Smiling Man” or do they have their origins in it?
Join the Utsugi Detective Agency as you discover these questions and more in an intense story of doubt, loneliness and vulnerability.
Explore an interactive drama full of interesting characters
Continue the adventures of the Utsugi Detective Agency with the return of familiar characters, including the protagonist from previous games and Ayumi Tachibana, who is now playable in certain sections of the game for the first time in the series.
If you play as the investigative duo, you’ll have to learn a lot about the personalities and backgrounds of the other characters to discover the truth. Who is innocent and who is hiding an important secret? Ask questions, consult your notes and find connections. You’ll need to organize your thoughts and carefully examine clues to reach the right conclusion.
Emio – Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club will be available on the Switch eShop next month for $49.99, with the physical version coming Nintendo’s US siteA physical release in Europe has yet to be confirmed, however – we’ve reached out to Nintendo UK for confirmation. The on-screen text will be available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish, but the narration will only be in Japanese.
Japan-only (for now) Collector’s Edition It was also revealedIncluded are an artbook, what appears to be a soundtrack CD, and other goodies.
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What do you think about this? Will we be able to solve the case next month? Let us know in the comments.
