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Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+)
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Investigate a brutal death and its connection to an urban legend. A student has been found dead! His head was covered with a paper bag with an eerie smiling face drawn on it—much like the victims of Emio, the Smiling Man—a killer of urban legend who is said to place such a bag over his victims’ heads. As an assistant private investigator, you are tasked with helping police solve this crime, which is reminiscent of a series of unsolved murders from 18 years ago. Has a serial killer returned, or is this the work of a copycat? Are these crimes inspired by the Smiling Man story, or the origin of it? Discover the answers to these questions and more as a member of the Utsugi Detective Agency in this intense story of suspicion, isolation, and fragility. Explore an interactive drama full of interesting characters. Continue the adventures of the Utsugi Detective Agency with the return of familiar characters—including the returning protagonist from previous games, and Ayumi Tachibana, who is now playable in certain sections of the game for the first time in the series! Warning: If you have epilepsy or have had seizures or other unusual reactions to flashing lights or patterns, consult a doctor before playing video games. All users should read the Health and Safety Information available in the system settings before using this software. A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required for Save Data Cloud backup. Nintendo.
  • Details
    • Genre: Action and Adventure,Simulation
  • Key Specs
    • ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Blood, Violence, Language (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • General
    • Brand: Nintendo
    • Product Name: Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club
    • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Game Details
    • Genre: Action and Adventure, Simulation
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Blood, Violence, Language (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
  • Compatibility
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Video Game Content Included: Full game
  • Other
    • UPC: 400065932436

Investigate a brutal death and its connection to an urban legend. A student has been found dead! His head was covered with a paper bag with an eerie smiling face drawn on it—much like the victims of Emio, the Smiling Man—a killer of urban legend who is said to place such a bag over his victims’ heads. As an assistant private investigator, you are tasked with helping police solve this crime, which is reminiscent of a series of unsolved murders from 18 years ago. Has a serial killer returned, or is this the work of a copycat? Are these crimes inspired by the Smiling Man story, or the origin of it? Discover the answers to these questions and more as a member of the Utsugi Detective Agency in this intense story of suspicion, isolation, and fragility. Explore an interactive drama full of interesting characters. Continue the adventures of the Utsugi Detective Agency with the return of familiar characters—including the returning protagonist from previous games, and Ayumi Tachibana, who is now playable in certain sections of the game for the first time in the series! Warning: If you have epilepsy or have had seizures or other unusual reactions to flashing lights or patterns, consult a doctor before playing video games. All users should read the Health and Safety Information available in the system settings before using this software. A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required for Save Data Cloud backup. Nintendo.

  • Playing as the investigative duo: You’ll need to learn a lot about the personalities and backstories of the other characters if you want to discover the truth.
  • Who is harmless?: Who is keeping important secrets? Ask questions, reference your notes, and make connections—you’ll have to order your thoughts and examine your leads carefully to draw the right conclusions.
  • Playing as the investigative duo: You’ll need to learn a lot about the personalities and backstories of the other characters if you want to discover the truth.
  • Who is harmless?: Who is keeping important secrets? Ask questions, reference your notes, and make connections—you’ll have to order your thoughts and examine your leads carefully to draw the right conclusions.

Q: How does the game connect the current murder to the unsolved murders from 18 years ago?

A: The student's murder resembles the unsolved murders from 18 years ago, as the victims all had paper bags with eerie smiling faces drawn on them.

Q: Why is Ayumi Tachibana playable in certain sections of the game?

A: Ayumi Tachibana is now playable in certain sections of the game for the first time in the series.

Q: Can players save their game progress in the cloud?

A: Players can save their game progress in the cloud with a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Q: What are the main gameplay mechanics in the game?

A: The main gameplay mechanics in Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club involve exploring an interactive drama, investigating a brutal death, and uncovering the connection to an urban legend.

Q: What kind of characters can players interact with in the game?

A: Players can interact with a variety of interesting characters in the game.

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