CriticalLeap and Mother Gaia Studio have officially announced that The Posthumous Investigation, a narrative-driven detective game, is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch.
Set to launch digitally on the Nintendo eShop at an unconfirmed date, this ambitious title aims to fuse classic deduction mechanics with the atmospheric tone of noir cinema. In The Posthumous Investigation, players step into the shoes of a private investigator tasked with solving a particularly unconventional case: his client is the murder victim himself.
The game's narrative revolves around Brás Cubas, a restless spirit trapped in a time loop, challenging players to unravel the mystery behind his untimely death.
The only way to escape the purgatorial cycle is to piece together the clues and crack the case before time resets. Taking inspiration from the critically acclaimed Return of the Obra Dinn, The Posthumous Investigation invites players to delve deep into a branching story structure across a hand-drawn, 1930s Rio de Janeiro.
The title features intricate gameplay that encourages manipulation of daily schedules for 14 main suspects, identification of conflicting alibis, and logical deduction without hand-holding.
The game's distinctive literary flair stems from its roots in the works of Machado de Assis, often called "The Brazilian Shakespeare," imbuing the story with biting wit and moral ambiguity. Bruno Toledo, game director at Mother Gaia Studio, elaborated on the vision for the project, stating that the team aimed to make a detective game where the setting operates as a puzzle in itself.
According to Toledo, the combination of a looping timeline and a satirical story world challenges players to approach problem-solving like genuine investigators, where each unsuccessful attempt uncovers new clues and insights. Among the prominent features highlighted by CriticalLeap are: - The investigation is led by a ghostly client: Players must navigate unique perspectives and unreliable narration to uncover the truth. - Mastery of the time loop: An entire day can be replayed infinitely, allowing for thorough exploration and learning the routines of all characters. - A rich, living literary world: Drawing from Machado de Assis, the narrative balances humor, skepticism, and the complexities of human nature. - Deductive gameplay: Players connect clues and build timelines on a Thinking Board, with true detective work at the heart of progression. The Posthumous Investigation promises to be a standout entry in the detective genre on Nintendo Switch, emphasizing replayability, narrative depth, and player-driven discovery.
Fans of noir adventures and intricate puzzle games can look forward to its arrival on the Nintendo eShop, with more details and a firm release date expected in future Nintendo Direct presentations.
Set to launch digitally on the Nintendo eShop at an unconfirmed date, this ambitious title aims to fuse classic deduction mechanics with the atmospheric tone of noir cinema. In The Posthumous Investigation, players step into the shoes of a private investigator tasked with solving a particularly unconventional case: his client is the murder victim himself.
The game's narrative revolves around Brás Cubas, a restless spirit trapped in a time loop, challenging players to unravel the mystery behind his untimely death.
The only way to escape the purgatorial cycle is to piece together the clues and crack the case before time resets. Taking inspiration from the critically acclaimed Return of the Obra Dinn, The Posthumous Investigation invites players to delve deep into a branching story structure across a hand-drawn, 1930s Rio de Janeiro.
The title features intricate gameplay that encourages manipulation of daily schedules for 14 main suspects, identification of conflicting alibis, and logical deduction without hand-holding.
The game's distinctive literary flair stems from its roots in the works of Machado de Assis, often called "The Brazilian Shakespeare," imbuing the story with biting wit and moral ambiguity. Bruno Toledo, game director at Mother Gaia Studio, elaborated on the vision for the project, stating that the team aimed to make a detective game where the setting operates as a puzzle in itself.
According to Toledo, the combination of a looping timeline and a satirical story world challenges players to approach problem-solving like genuine investigators, where each unsuccessful attempt uncovers new clues and insights. Among the prominent features highlighted by CriticalLeap are: - The investigation is led by a ghostly client: Players must navigate unique perspectives and unreliable narration to uncover the truth. - Mastery of the time loop: An entire day can be replayed infinitely, allowing for thorough exploration and learning the routines of all characters. - A rich, living literary world: Drawing from Machado de Assis, the narrative balances humor, skepticism, and the complexities of human nature. - Deductive gameplay: Players connect clues and build timelines on a Thinking Board, with true detective work at the heart of progression. The Posthumous Investigation promises to be a standout entry in the detective genre on Nintendo Switch, emphasizing replayability, narrative depth, and player-driven discovery.
Fans of noir adventures and intricate puzzle games can look forward to its arrival on the Nintendo eShop, with more details and a firm release date expected in future Nintendo Direct presentations.
