Publisher Bandai Namco and developer D.A.G. have announced Project:;COLD case.mirage, a new mystery adventure game focused on computer sleuthing.
Project:;COLD case.mirage is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch (via the eShop) and is actually now available in Japan. A western release wasn’t announced.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:
Project:;COLD case, mirage is a mystery adventure full of surprises. Can you analyze clues from websites, surveillance footage, smartphones, and conversations to discover the shocking truth? Your discoveries could alter the course of fate in this intense visual novel experience.
SYNOPSIS
You’ve lost your memory, but a mysterious boy who appears on your desktop screen, “Iori Heartfield”, will guide you through what’s known as the Mirage Forest fire, a tragic incident where five girls lost their lives. The fire was no accident, and it’s up to you to put together the pieces and find out what happened – both to the victims of this tragedy and your missing memory. Only through diligent detective work will you be able to unravel the mystery!
Features
- WIZARD: HUMAN EMULATOR – Through incredible technology, the girls likenesses can be generated in the digital realm by utilizing their personal data – allowing you to speak to them and use their testimony to put together the puzzles, clue by clue. Of course, you’ll have to determine if the information can be trusted…
- DEEP DIVE MODE – Use evidence to explore their hearts and get the girls to confess the truth. The girls, once interrogated, may show you their true selves lurking within. Experience the moment firsthand when you reveal hidden realities!
- WIZARD SMARTPHONE EMULATOR – By looking into their smartphones, you can investigate personal data such as their personalities, friendships, and movements before the incident. The secrets you find on their smartphones could be critical to reveal the truth of the incident.
- BROWSER – Collect search terms and utilize them to investigate clues in your browser. Dig through various online sources, such as news articles, content curation sites, and blogs to find information to strengthen your deductions.
- SURVEILLANCE CAMERA DATA – Investigate the surveillance camera recordings from cameras. Use photo fragments and audio data to deduce what happened. Information that seems unrelated at first glance may turn out to be an important clue!
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