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Investigate a brutal death and its connection to an urban legend
A student has been found dead! His head was covered with a paper bag with an eerie smiling face drawn on it—much like the victims of Emio, the Smiling Man—a killer of urban legend who is said to place such a bag over his victims’ heads.
As an assistant private investigator, you are tasked with helping police solve this crime, which is reminiscent of a series of unsolved murders from 18 years ago. Has a serial killer returned, or is this the work of a copycat? Are these crimes inspired by the Smiling Man story, or the origin of it?
System requirements for Nintendo Switch
Last Modified: Jul 28, 2025
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Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club reviews and comments
Emio: The Smiling Man is a captivating indie horror experience that truly shines through its mysterious script. The story pulls you in with its unsettling atmosphere and keeps you playing, eager to uncover the truth behind the smiling figure. However, the gameplay mechanics can be frustrating at times. The game forces you to pick the "correct" options in a specific order, which often feels arbitrary and unintuitive. Despite this, the narrative alone makes it worth trying, especially for fans of psychological horror.