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Nintendo posted a cryptic question on X on July 10, asking, #WhoIsEmio?
Fortunately, Nintendo and the developers behind the game have shared plenty of information about it.
Here is a comprehensive preview of what to expect from the game.
What is Emio The Smiling Detective: Famicom Detective Club?
Emio The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Clubis aVisual Novel gameby Nintendo.
It is the third and latest entry in the Famicom Detective Club series.
Notably, it comes over 30 years since the second installment in the series launched in the late 80s.
The game is new and stands alone from the other Famicom Detective Club games.
However, its story and plot are inspired by bits and pieces of the previous games in the series.
Interestingly, it also features two characters from the previous games, including Ayumi Tachibana and the unnamed protagonist.
Story
As a Visual Novel,Emio The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Clubis all about storytelling.
Eisuke Sasaki, a junior high school student, winds up dead.
The strange modus operandi resembles a string of unresolved murders committed 18 years ago.
The past murders were attributed to Emio, also known as The Smiling Man.
Emio is an elusive serial killer, so elusive that he turned into an urban legend.
He preys on sad and crying girls, offering them a lasting smile in exchange for their lives.
Notably, the prolonged period between Emios previous and most recent murders raises doubts as well as worries.
On the one hand, Emio could be back after all this time.
On the other hand, it could be a copycat seeking to continue the real Emios legacy.
Either way, it is bad news for the community, especially all of the sad and depressed people.
You take on the case as an assistant private investigator working for the Utsugi Detective Agency.
As such, you must investigate the murderer and catch the killer before they kill more people.
The story unfolds as you progress with the investigation, taking unexpected twists and turns as more clues arise.
Interestingly, the producer notes that the storys ending may be divisive for some players.
It is worth noting that Emio and the story are only an urban legend created just for this game.
However, it is more vivid than other far-fetched urban legends because it is more grounded in reality.
As such, it is more relatable and believable.
Essentially, you control the characters as they move from place to place and interact with other characters.
Notably, everything your characters do and say is pre-determined based on how the scenes and story progress.
you might play two characters, including the main protagonist and Ayumi Tachibana.
The games passive gameplay style mostly involves interrogating various characters as you take a stab at solve the crime.
Notably, the interrogations go beyond simply asking questions related to the murder.
Additionally, you must look for clues when examining the crime scene and other areas of interest.
Development
Emio The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Clubinternally by Nintendo with the help of Yashio Sakamoto.
Notably, Sakamoto also developed the other two games in the series.
He participated in every aspect of the new games development, including the plot, scripts, and cutscenes.
Interestingly, there were rumors that the developer Bloober Team is working on the game, which is untrue.
Interestingly, the M-rated game contrasts sharply with Nintendo’s typically family-friendly image.
The game boasts sharp graphics, smooth animations, and beautiful visuals.
Trailer
The official trailer forEmio The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Clubis brief and informative.
Essentially, it is a short interview with Yashio Nakamoto with scenes of the game in the background.
In it, Nakamoto discusses the games plot, inspiration, and gameplay style.
The digital version will be available to all players worldwide.
The game will only be available on Nintendo Switch.
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