G-MODE Corporation and developers room6 and Game Studio have announced that Next: The Portopia Serial Murder Case will release on March 4, 2027 in Japan. It will have both physical and digital versions on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. A digital version will release on PC via Steam.
The standard physical edition will feature a copy of the game (on a game-key card for Switch 2) and the Famicom version of the original The Portopia Serial Murder Case included. G-MODE has priced it at 7,678 yen. The limited edition additionally includes a deluxe box, A5 booklet, and the OST on a CD. It will cost 9,878 yen. The digital edition is a copy of the game, costing 4,800 yen.
The staff also revealed the game’s cover art by Kyoji Asano, as seen below:
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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