Nintendo is offering players the opportunity to explore the first few chapters of the new Famicom Detective Club game for free before its release on the Switch.
Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is set to launch on August 29, with a three-part demo being released on the eShop beforehand. The prologue and chapter 1 will be available from the evening of August 19, followed by chapter 2 on August 22 and chapter 3 on August 27. Players who pre-order the full game for $50 can transfer their progress from the demo.
In this mysterious adventure thriller, players will work to uncover the identity of the perpetrator behind a series of chilling unsolved murders. From a student found dead with a paper bag over his head to the urban legend of the Smiling Man, the game presents a compelling narrative filled with suspense and danger.
Emio marks the first new entry in the cult horror series in 35 years, reviving a classic franchise that dates back to the Famicom era in the 1980s. Despite its long absence, the announcement of a new game in the series has generated significant excitement among fans and newcomers alike.
The Famicom Detective Club series includes two games, The Missing Heir and The Girl Who Stands Behind, originally released only in Japan. Following re-releases, Nintendo launched remakes for the Switch in 2021.
