Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir

Nintendo · May 14, 2021

Teen

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Hunt for clues, talk to suspects, and explore the Japanese countryside after tragedy strikes the wealthy Ayashiro family. Filled with suspense, this tale follows an amnesia-stricken detective trying to unravel his own past amidst the horrors of a harrowing murder investigation. Play at home, on the go, or in your favorite reading nook—only on the Nintendo Switch™ system.

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ZTGD
Anthony Mann · Aug 05, 2021
7.0
I don’t think anything is gained by playing either Famicom Detective Club that can’t be gained by watching a playthrough because the puzzles are at best throwaway and at worst barely present. These are inherently flawed games, but if somehow the idea of slogging through menus isn’t a turn off there are absolutely two great, down to Earth murder mysteries to be experienced here.
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RPGFan
Niki Fakhoori · Jun 30, 2021
8.7
For visual novel fans, these shortcomings are a small price to pay for such a stunningly polished product, but they still stick out like a sore thumb amidst the rest of the jaw-dropping surroundings. Mystery fans and visual novel fans alike would be remiss not to check out this brilliant revival of a classic title, but they must be prepared with an extra set of thinking caps that otherwise shouldn’t be necessary.
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Gaming Trend
Elisha Deogracias · Jun 23, 2021
7.0
Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir feels like a top-notch mystery novel at its best moments. However, its limited mechanics can cause a bit of frustration, but if you stick with it, it’ll be worth your time.
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Hey Poor Player
Andrew Thornton · Jun 01, 2021
6.0
It tells an interesting story that puts surprising twists on some expected tropes. While there were elements of the UI that showed their age, once I got used to them and played the game on its terms, I was able to work through it without much issue.
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Screen Rant
Nathan P. Gibson · May 28, 2021
8.0
Many outside of Japan didn't experience Famicom Detective Club before, which is a true shame considering just how good these visual novels are. Each has a compelling story and is well worth playing, especially now that they both have been remade with such care and attention.
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Way Too Many Games
Heidi Hawes · May 26, 2021
7.5
I’m really happy I finally got a chance to play Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir. Even though the plot isn’t anything revolutionary, the well written characters plus a few surprises were enough to keep me intrigued the whole way through. The art design is a treat to look at, with some strong voice acting to further sell the story. You can tell a lot of love and care has gone into the recreation of this over decades old game, and I for one am thrilled to have experienced it.
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