Skip to content
criticmeterBETA
Log in
Emio: The Smiling Man - Famicom Detective Club

Emio: The Smiling Man - Famicom Detective Club

Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 7·Released Aug 29, 2024·Single player

Platforms
Switch
Genres
SimulationAdventureVisual Novel
Critic65/100
Across 2 reviews
AgreementData pendingNo votes yet
About

Explore an interactive drama full of interesting characters Continue the adventures of the Utsugi Detective Agency with the return of familiar characters—including the returning protagonist from previous games, and Ayumi Tachibana, who is now playable in certain sections of the game for the first time in the series! Playing as the investigative duo, you’ll need to learn a lot about the personalities and backstories of the other characters if you want to discover the truth. Who is harmless, and who is keeping important secrets? Ask questions, reference your notes, and make connections—you’ll have to order your thoughts and examine your leads carefully to draw the right conclusions.

Reviews

2 reviews
Eurogamer logo
Eurogamer
Lottie Lynn·Aug 28, 2024
Critic60/100
Agreement

Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is a successful homage to the venerable series, which tells an enticing story despite its repetitive nature.

Read full review at Eurogamer
No vote recorded.
Nintendo Life logo
Critic70/100
Agreement

Emio - The Smiling Man has been hyped up a little too much in terms of how dark in tone the whole thing is. This is still silly, kooky stuff, just like its predecessors. The sometimes frustrating core mechanics also haven't seen any refinement this time around, which is a shame. And so it's left to some top-notch writing to save the day, which it just about does. Once this troubling and intriguing story has its hooks in you (remember there are three demos to try if you're unsure), it's hard to put down. And that, at the end of the day, is all Tantei Club fans will be looking for.

Read full review at Nintendo Life
No vote recorded.