Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club gets a demo

Nintendo has unveiled a playable demo for Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, marking the first new installment in the Famicom Detective Club series after a hiatus of over thirty years.

The demo will grant players the opportunity to delve into the prologue and first chapter of the game. It is scheduled for release on August 19th.

Below is an overview of the game, along with a fresh trailer:

Investigate a brutal death and its connection to an urban legend

A student has been discovered deceased, with a paper bag adorned with a sinister smiling face covering his head—reminiscent of the victims of Emio, the Smiling Man—an urban legend killer known for placing such bags over his victims’ heads.

Assuming the role of an assistant private investigator, your task is to aid the authorities in solving this crime, which bears resemblance to a string of unsolved homicides from eighteen years ago. Has a serial killer resurfaced, or is this the deed of a mimic? Are these crimes inspired by the Smiling Man tale, or its origins?

Uncover the truth behind these inquiries and more as a member of the Utsugi Detective Agency in this gripping narrative of suspicion, solitude, and vulnerability.

Embark on an interactive drama teeming with intriguing characters

Continue the escapades of the Utsugi Detective Agency with the reappearance of familiar characters—including the protagonist from previous installments, and Ayumi Tachibana, now playable in select segments of the game for the first time in the series!

Playing as the investigative duo, you must delve into the personalities and histories of other characters extensively to uncover the truth. Who can be trusted, and who harbors crucial secrets? Pose queries, consult your notes, and establish connections—you must organize your thoughts and scrutinize your leads meticulously to arrive at accurate conclusions.

Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is primed for a global launch on August 29th for the Nintendo Switch (accessible via the eShop) and in physical retail outlets.