Nippon Ichi Software’s latest mystery adventure game Process of Elimination is coming to the West with a full English translation to boot. Announced yesterday by NIS America, the title will be available on the Playstation 4 as well as the Nintendo Switch on April 11, 2023, in North America, and April 14 in Europe.
Originally released in Japan back on May 27 of 2021, the title puts players in the shoes of Wato Hojo, an unremarkable detective that stumbles his way into the investigation behind an enigmatic killer known as “The Quartering Duke.”
▍Process of Elimination Story Trailer
In a quest to solve the piling up of murder cases, the “Detective Alliance” was called upon to put an end to the criminal’s heinous acts. Despite being comprised of the world’s top detectives, protagonist Hojo ends up joining them in their investigations when it becomes clear that the killer lurks among them. Trapped on the island of Morgue, the 14 members of the Detective Alliance are forced to play a game of social deduction amongst one another before the case runs cold!
▍Process of Elimination Gameplay
Throughout the game, Hojo will be able to explore and look for clues around the island that doubles as the Detective Alliances headquarters. Using the interactive map players will be able to use an array of skills, tools, and allies to come to different conclusions when encountering clues for the case.
By gathering enough information, you’ll be able to access the “Denouement ” ability that allows you to filter and absorb critical information to gather pieces of truth for each murder by the Quartering Duke. Outside of simply solving for answers, reaching different thought conclusions can allow Hojo to predict the future at key points in the story.
While Hojo conducts his investigations, it’s important to know that the 13 other detectives are sluicing around finding clues on their own. Should you find them on the map, Hojo can intervene on them should he have enough trust, and assist them in finding clues to the case at hand.
You’re on borrowed time as the game uses a turn-based system that counts down for each action you take on the map. Make the most out of each section by predicting where and what your peers are investigating…
▍Limited and Deluxe Edition Details
Process of Elimination is also available for pre-order now, where you can get your hands on special physical copies of the game. Both versions are up for grabs for both Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
■ Process of Elimination Limited Edition Contains:
- Process of Elimination Original Soundtrack CD
- “Case Files” Hardcover Art Book
- “The Game is Afoot” Keychain
- Collector’s Box
■ Process of Elimination Deluxe Edition Contains:
- Process of Elimination Digital Soundtrack code
- Process of Elimination Mini Art Book
The Limited Edition listed will only be available through the NISA Online Store, while the Deluxe Editions are up for pre-orders on Amazon, GameStop, and BestBuy online storefronts.