Aksys Games has officially confirmed the release date for its anticipated crime-solving adventure, Path of Mystery: A Brush With Death, on Nintendo Switch.
The game invites players into an intricate narrative filled with time-travel mechanics, investigative gameplay, and a compelling cast of characters, enhancing the visual novel genre for the Nintendo platform. Set decades after the unnerving murder of a well-known landscape artist—an event shrouded in mystery and irregularities—Path of Mystery: A Brush With Death begins as the dormant cold case is picked up once more.
Players control Doppo Akazawa, a first-year college student and newest member of the university's Mystery Research Club.
As their inaugural investigation, Doppo and the club revisit the infamous 30-year-old crime in Narumizawa, a town still haunted by the unanswered questions and the untimely demise of the main suspect, who reportedly died by suicide after the case was closed. Offering a fresh twist on classic investigation games, Doppo possesses a unique ability: retrocognition, which allows players to step back in time and perceive pivotal events and crucial evidence firsthand.
This power transforms the gameplay, providing opportunities to recontextualize witness testimonies, interview suspects with new information, and discover clues concealed by the passage of time.
Players must utilize Doppo’s gift to navigate intricate conversations, unravel hidden motives, and ultimately expose the identity of the real murderer. In a statement summarizing the game’s structure, Aksys Games revealed that, “Each chapter of Path of Mystery: A Brush With Death is crafted like an episodic TV drama, steadily building tension and drawing insights from all those entangled in the three-decade-old case.” The publisher emphasizes the rich presentation, featuring a skilled ensemble of voice actors, authentic character designs, and evocative backgrounds, particularly during retrocognition sequences, which are distinguished by a nostalgic visual style that transports players to the past. Path of Mystery: A Brush With Death is scheduled for a worldwide launch on February 26, 2026, available both at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch.
This latest offering from Aksys Games continues the publisher’s tradition of bringing engaging Japanese adventure and visual novel titles to a global audience, further enriching the Nintendo Switch’s diverse library. Fans of narrative-driven mysteries and interactive storytelling can look forward to a meticulously crafted experience that challenges the mind and evokes the thrill of unraveling a long-standing enigma.
For those eager to add a new crime-solving adventure to their collection, Path of Mystery: A Brush With Death stands poised to make a memorable impact in February 2026.
The game invites players into an intricate narrative filled with time-travel mechanics, investigative gameplay, and a compelling cast of characters, enhancing the visual novel genre for the Nintendo platform. Set decades after the unnerving murder of a well-known landscape artist—an event shrouded in mystery and irregularities—Path of Mystery: A Brush With Death begins as the dormant cold case is picked up once more.
Players control Doppo Akazawa, a first-year college student and newest member of the university's Mystery Research Club.
As their inaugural investigation, Doppo and the club revisit the infamous 30-year-old crime in Narumizawa, a town still haunted by the unanswered questions and the untimely demise of the main suspect, who reportedly died by suicide after the case was closed. Offering a fresh twist on classic investigation games, Doppo possesses a unique ability: retrocognition, which allows players to step back in time and perceive pivotal events and crucial evidence firsthand.
This power transforms the gameplay, providing opportunities to recontextualize witness testimonies, interview suspects with new information, and discover clues concealed by the passage of time.
Players must utilize Doppo’s gift to navigate intricate conversations, unravel hidden motives, and ultimately expose the identity of the real murderer. In a statement summarizing the game’s structure, Aksys Games revealed that, “Each chapter of Path of Mystery: A Brush With Death is crafted like an episodic TV drama, steadily building tension and drawing insights from all those entangled in the three-decade-old case.” The publisher emphasizes the rich presentation, featuring a skilled ensemble of voice actors, authentic character designs, and evocative backgrounds, particularly during retrocognition sequences, which are distinguished by a nostalgic visual style that transports players to the past. Path of Mystery: A Brush With Death is scheduled for a worldwide launch on February 26, 2026, available both at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch.
This latest offering from Aksys Games continues the publisher’s tradition of bringing engaging Japanese adventure and visual novel titles to a global audience, further enriching the Nintendo Switch’s diverse library. Fans of narrative-driven mysteries and interactive storytelling can look forward to a meticulously crafted experience that challenges the mind and evokes the thrill of unraveling a long-standing enigma.
For those eager to add a new crime-solving adventure to their collection, Path of Mystery: A Brush With Death stands poised to make a memorable impact in February 2026.
