G-MODE Corporation, room6, and Game Studio have announced Next: The Portopia Serial Murder Case, a remake of Yuji Horii’s original Famicom adventure game from 1983. Next: The Portopia Serial Murder Case will release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam in Japan. It will not support English as a language option at launch.
Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:
About “THE PORTOPIA SERIAL MURDER CASE”
First released for the PC-6001 by ENIX (now SQUARE ENIX) in June 1983, the game was subsequently ported to many personal computers of that era.
On November 29, 1985, a port was released for the Family Computer (hereafter referred to as Famicom/FC), becoming a classic masterpiece as the console’s very first adventure game.
All-New Title: THE PORTOPIA SERIAL MURDER CASE
Supervised by Executive Director Yuji Horii, five new investigation files told from shifting perspectives have been added to the Portopia Serial Murder Case!
Set in 1980s Kobe, players can enjoy a completely new detective experience—investigating alongside a new cast of characters to uncover the secrets hidden behind the original murders.
Gameplay
This title is a menu-driven, command-selection text adventure game. Players utilize a variety of commands to navigate the investigation. By gathering witness statements and physical evidence, you will gradually uncover the truth behind the serial murders.
STAFF
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- Original Story & Executive Director: Yuji Horii
- Music: Shinya Kiyozuka
- Character Design: Kyoji Asano
- Planning・Production: ORION PROJECT
- Development: room6 inc. / Game Studio Inc.
- Publisher: G-MODE Corporation
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