We were drawn into the mystery of what appeared to be a fresh Nintendo horror game, and now the curtain has been lifted. Emio the Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club marks the first installment in the beloved series in over 30 years, and the good news is that you don’t have to wait long to play it. In fact, you’ll be able to pick it up on Nintendo Switch on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
The latest installment in the Famicom Detective Club series plunges players deep into a web of intrigue as a serial killer is on the loose. Is it a copycat? Or is someone from the past seeking revenge? According to Nintendo, the plot of the fresh Switch adventure game follows a series of murders from “18 years ago,” and it looks like Emio The Smiling Man leaves his victims with “a smile that will last forever.” Pretty creepy, right?
Nintendo’s sequel, 35 years in the making, follows on from its excellent remakes that were a hit here when they were released. If you’re curious to see how these remakes measure up to the original, you can read our Famicom Detective Club review.
We expect Emio The Smiling Man to play similarly to its predecessor, and if you’re a bit of a detective fanatic, it’s not an experience you can’t miss. This time, you’ll take on the role of an “assistant private investigator at the Utsugi Detective Agency,” collecting clues, witness statements, and other information to solve the case.
In a fresh interview to celebrate the game’s announcement, producer Yoshio Sakamoto says, “I’m confident that this game could be the crowning achievement of the Famicom Detective Club series.” It’s certainly a great time to get excited, but I admit I was hoping Nintendo would dive down the horror rabbit hole with a completely original IP. These rumors about Bloober Team have certainly piqued my interest, that’s for sure.
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