Indie developer Armonica has announced a release date for Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved.
Their new retro game inspired by classic Japanese adventure titles will launch for PC (via Steam) and Switch on November 26th.
Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer:
Following the grisly murder of a man in an unassuming hotel, a woman vanishes without a trace while traveling on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place – nobody, except for you.
Can you solve the mystery of the missing woman before the end of your trip abroad?
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved is a brand new Detective Adventure Game/Visual Novel, in the style of classic adventure games from Japan. Investigate areas and interrogate witnesses on the path towards solving the mystery and uncovering a sinister conspiracy!
KEY FEATURES:
- A suspenseful and moving story, inspired by hard-boiled crime fiction, classic cinema, and other classic adventure (ADV) games
- A unique and striking art style, combining highly expressive 2D pixel art portraits and old-school prerendered 3D backgrounds
- A colorful cast of characters to interrogate, with many unique interactions and optional dialogue should you explore the game thoroughly
- Lavish original soundtrack in various musical styles, from jazz to orchestral