Touch Detective 3 + The Complete Case Files Brings Full Series to Nintendo Switch in 2024

The beloved Touch Detective adventure series is set for a comprehensive return to Western audiences as Touch Detective 3 + The Complete Case Files heads to the Nintendo Switch.

Published by Nicalis, this definitive edition arrives both physically and digitally on March 28, 2024.

At launch, the physical edition will be available exclusively in North America, with details for other regions expected soon. Touch Detective 3 + The Complete Case Files brings together the entire series, including the highly anticipated English localization of Touch Detective Rising 3: Does Funghi Dream of Bananas?—the franchise’s first Nintendo 3DS entry, never before available in English.

Fans will be able to experience Touch Detective and Touch Detective 2½ as well, now with improved translations and additional hint features.

All content from previous mobile versions is seamlessly integrated, making this Switch compilation the most complete offering in the series to date.

The compilation itself is based on the Japanese collection released in October 2022, now fully adapted for Western markets. Developed by BeeWorks and overseen by Nicalis for this release, Touch Detective follows the adventures of young sleuth Mackenzie and her iconic sidekick Funghi as they unravel mysteries in the whimsical world of Osawari.

With its signature quirky humor, unique visual style, and offbeat cast—featuring friends like Penelope, Chloe, and inventor Cromwell—the series originally ran from 2006 to 2014.

Only the first two games reached North America and Europe at their initial release, making this collection an exciting milestone for both new and returning fans. According to official materials from Nicalis, notable features of Touch Detective 3 + The Complete Case Files on Nintendo Switch include: - The first-time English release of Touch Detective Rising 3. - Enhanced editions of Touch Detective and Touch Detective 2½ with refined localization and more accessible hint systems. - Optional touch or standard controls for immersive clue-gathering and mystery-solving. - Comprehensive Touch Lists and Investigation Reports to complete in all three installments. - Bonus scenarios like Funghi Breaks Out! and Funghi: The Interviews for expanded series lore. - A digital museum offering access to over 500 pieces of concept art, sketches, character artwork, and localized comic strips. - In-game jukeboxes with music from all three Touch Detective titles. Pre-orders for Touch Detective 3 + The Complete Case Files are now open in North America.

The physical Standard Edition is priced at $49.99, while a special version including a plushie of fan-favorite Funghi retails for $59.99, both available via the Nicalis online store.

Alternatively, digital versions can be purchased from the Nintendo eShop for $39.99.

Details regarding European and UK release dates and pricing will be shared as soon as they are confirmed. With this comprehensive release, Nicalis ensures that both veterans of the series and newcomers alike can experience the full Touch Detective saga on the Nintendo Switch.

Stay tuned for more updates as additional information becomes available.

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