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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 45 reviews

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Customers love Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, especially the gameplay, which is considered magnificent. The murder-mystery story is also a hit, intriguing players from beginning to end. Overall, customers describe it as an amazing and mysterious experience.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So good!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this series and loved this game. When they remastered the original two I downloafed those and I got really excited to find out they were even making another, its really interesting visual novel style, but not like quite as convoluted as something like the 999 series.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New entry in a sleeping franchise

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When the remakes of the original two came out I had the feeling that they were testing waters for a new one and I'm glad it happened, it was an amazing experience full of mystery

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Welcome Surprise of a Game.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Took me some time to really get invested in this narrative. But when I did I found a tragic and touching mystery with a satisfying conclusion. A great game for anyone who loves Visual Novels

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Smiling Man

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The story of this game is INSANE. If you like visual novels and murder mysteries, I can’t recommend it enough.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Psychological Thriller

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Thrilling game. Great if you’re into the Ace Attorney series. Nintendo needs to bring back more forgotten IPs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Might go rare

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I did play the demo and it was good but I mainly bought it for collecting purpose because this game seems to be a little hard to find.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Emio The Smiling Man

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic game, despite the short length. Nintendo's first rated R game in a long while.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Murder mystery not for the faint hearted

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very fun and thrilling murder mystery surprisingly made by Nintendo

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Emio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game. Definitely a little different but in a good way. Must play if you’re a fan of detective games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Reminds me of Phoenix Wright but without the stress of a Game Over. Good story, beautiful graphics. I hope Nintendo brings more of these over.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get ready to smile (and frown in horror)

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Emio - The Smiling Man has cemented itself as one of my favorite Nintendo Switch games and one of my favorite video games ever. From the ever twisting mystery of who Emio really is, to the great writing and portrayal of the many characters you meet, this game makes for an excellent package. The finale is especially harrowing and had my jaw on the floor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent Game, Good Experience

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is alright. The gameplay is really slow but it has a really interesting story with a big twist at the end. I'd get it if it's on sale and you dont have anything else to play. I had a good experience buying through Best Buy. In store pick up was quick and simple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Compeling story! Some dated mechanics but thr story made up for it

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Horror Visual Novel

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The most eerie and terrifying investigation visual novel published from Nintendo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Put a sack on your head and play

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is pretty disturbing for a Nintendo game, which is kind of surprising. Hopefully one day they get around to renewing eternal darkness license to the point that they remastered it or something in that effect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love solving the mystery!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really like this game but it was a little awkward progressing on my own. There were many times I needed a guide to move forward.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Emio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Played the demo and it was fun, so getting the full game is worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun read

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a fun crime visual novel with nice artwork. Worth checking out if that’s something you’d enjoy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    dissapointed

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had no idea this was voice acted in japanese only with english subtitles. The actions also felt repetitive within an hour, ask question, follow up, observe speaker etc.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very fun game with shocking suspense a surprise I did not see coming.

    I would recommend this to a friend