The Posthumous Investigation gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer

Critical Leap and developer Mother Gaia Studio have announced that The Posthumous Investigation will be released for Nintendo Switch. The game is set to launch on September 17.

The Posthumous Investigation is inspired by the works of renowned Brazilian author Machado de Assis. The title is a time-traveling murder mystery game in which players take on the role of a private detective tasked with investigating a mysterious murder.

Here’s some additional information:

Your Client Is…The Victim
Play as a private investigator hired by a rather unusual client: an influential entrepreneur who’s already dead. The task? You have a single day to solve the mystery of his murder. The story unfolds in a noir version of 1937 Rio de Janeiro, where each suspect has their own routine, secrets and motives. Players observe characters, question their actions and use each loop to learn more about the case. When the day resets, take your knowledge with you through the time loop to stay one step ahead of the killer. In The Posthumous Investigation, death is the client, and time is your only weapon.

Gather The Evidence
Venture from dirty alleys to postcard-perfect sceneries, rummaging through settings for notes, documents, or anything that serves as a clue. This is a hand-drawn work of art. Once you’ve unearthed all the evidence, it’s up to you to piece it together and reconstruct the timeline; only then will you be able to properly accuse the culprit. Use the knowledge you gain from your different time loops to unlock new paths, confront characters, and break open their alibis. Utilize your “Thinking Board” to keep everything you’ve learned organized, before making your final accusation.

A Hand-Drawn Noir World
Your investigation sends you through a hand-drawn 1937 Rio de Janeiro that drips with style, sarcasm, and atmosphere. With the narrative reimagining characters and themes from the works of a Brazilian author Machado de Assis, there is no single correct answer for this world-weary detective. Every accusation has its logic, and the truth is yours to define.

Gameplay Features

• Master the Time Loop: You only have one day to solve the crime, but unlimited attempts to try new approaches and test different theories.
• Question Everyone: Fourteen characters with distinct routines, stories and motivations can be observed and interrogated to uncover who truly wanted the client dead.
• The Thinking Board: Track the progression of the case by checking your board.
• Interrogation & Dialogue: As you move through the time loops, unlock new paths, confront characters, and find the cracks in their alibis.
• Manipulate Routines: By observing and altering the suspects daily schedules, you can create new opportunities to gather information.
• Hand-Drawn Noir-Drenched World: Enjoy a stylized, hand-drawn art style that captures the aesthetic of 1930s Brazil.

Check out more from The Posthumous Investigation in the Nintendo Switch announcement trailer below.

Release Date Trailer

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