Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved is a new detective visual novel by developer and publisher Armonica. It will launch on PC via Steam sometime in 2024. The exact release date is still unknown as of this writing. Preview the trailer below.
Judging by the jazzy music and the visual combination of 2D-drawn characters and 3D backgrounds, the mystery visual novel seems to be greatly influenced by classic Japanese adventure games. The gameplay looks like there will be plenty of dialogue and questioning to do. Players will have to gather clues to figure out the culprit.
Overview of Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
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 toward 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
Screenshots
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved is set to release sometime in 2024 for PC via Steam. Stay tuned here at RPGFan for more visual novel announcements!
Source: Gematsu
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