Detective Club's Famicom Installment, Starring Emio - The Cheerful Man, Debuts on Nintendo Switch August 29th!
Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is the latest addition to the classic Famicom Detective Club series, making its debut on the Nintendo SwitchTM system on Aug 29. This new game, developed partly by MAGES, promises to deliver a dark and twisted thriller experience[1][2].
The game is thematically and stylistically connected to the original series but introduces a fresh story centred around a mysterious character named Emio, also known as "The Smiling Man." Although specific plot details are scarce, the game is described as a horror detective adventure that follows the narrative-driven, investigation-focused gameplay tradition of the Famicom Detective Club series[1][2].
The plot revolves around unravelling a complex mystery surrounding Emio, with twists typical of the series, creating a dark atmosphere and psychological suspense. The game offers answers to questions about the Smiling Man and his connection to the crimes[3].
In the game, a student is found dead with a paper bag on his head, featuring the same smiling face associated with the urban legend character Emio. The crimes in the game may be inspired by the Smiling Man story or be the origin of it[5].
Players will take on the role of an assistant private investigator with Utsugi Detective Agency, helping the police solve the crime. The game is an interactive drama, implying that player choices can influence the narrative[6].
To further immerse players in the mystery, a free multipart demo is available on Nintendo Switch, allowing players to experience early chapters of the story before the full game launch[4].
The Famicom Detective Club series, which includes Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir and Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind, has recently been remade for the Nintendo Switch system. The series producer Yoshio Sakamoto was involved in the plot foundations, script, and cutscenes of Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, adding another layer of intrigue to the game[7].
More information about the game can be found in a YouTube video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHBtMQaj7w0. For those eager to dive into the mystery, pre-orders are not yet available, but more information is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
[1] https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/emio-the-smiling-man-famicom-detective-club-switch/ [2] https://www.ign.com/articles/emio-the-smiling-man-famicom-detective-club-nintendo-switch-trailer [3] https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/emio-the-smiling-man-famicom-detective-club-switch/overview/ [4] https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/emio-the-smiling-man-famicom-detective-club-switch/download-software/ [5] https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/emio-the-smiling-man-famicom-detective-club-switch/features/ [6] https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/emio-the-smiling-man-famicom-detective-club-switch/features/ [7] https://www.ign.com/articles/emio-the-smiling-man-famicom-detective-club-nintendo-switch-trailer
The latest installment of the classic Famicom Detective Club series, Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club*, will be playable on the Nintendo SwitchTM system, with a release date set for Aug 29.* To prepare for the game's launch, players can download a free multipart demo on Nintendo Switch, featuring early chapters of the story, which is an interactive horror detective adventure in 8-bit style, reminiscent of the NES era.
