First Look: Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Hits Nintendo Switch
Check out our gameplay video before diving into the murder mystery game for yourself.
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Release Date: August 29, 2024
Official description: Student Eisuke Sasaki has been found dead in a chilling fashion, with a smiley-faced paper bag over his head. This unsettling visage bears a striking resemblance to a recurring clue in a string of unsolved murders from 18 years ago—as well as the urban legend Emio, a.k.a. the Smiling Man, a serial killer said to grant his victims “a permanent smile.”
Does the Smiling Man really exist…or is a new culprit continuing his legacy?
As a member of the Utsugi Detective Agency, you’ve been tasked with investigating the events that led to Eisuke Sasaki’s death. Along the way, scrutinize the clues and testimonies you gather for potential connections to the gruesome events of the past.
Check out our gameplay video before diving into the murder mystery game for yourself.
Players can carry over their progress from the demo to the full game if they purchase it.
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The narrative murder mystery game is the first new installment in the Famicom Detective Club series in 35 years.