Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir
- Console: Nintendo Switch (Console Exclusive)
- Availability: Physical (Japan exclusive) and digital
- North American Release Date: May 14th, 2021
- Japanese Release Date: May 14th, 2021
- European Release Date: May 14th, 2021
- ESRB Rating: T
- Supported Play Modes: TV, Tabletop, Handheld
- No. of Players: 1 player
- Nintendo Switch Online Support: Save Data Cloud
- File Size: 2 GB
- amiibo Compatibility?: No
- Demo Available?: No
Synopsis
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.
Originally released in Japan only, the Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir game has been localized with English text and modernized for Nintendo Switch. While the graphics, music, and sound effects have been recreated, players can choose the original 8-bit soundtrack. Discover a piece of Nintendo history with the Famicom Detective Club series of games.
Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir is the first entry in the series. The game’s prequel, Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind, is also available on Nintendo eShop. If you purchase one of these games on Nintendo eShop, you can get $10 off the other when also purchased on Nintendo eShop!
Special Editions
Japan Collector’s Edtion
Price: $106.99 USD
- Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir and Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind on one game cart
- Soundtracks for both games
- Artbook, which will include both materials for the remakes as well as the original Famicom releases
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