Erabit Studios is preparing the final installment of its acclaimed Methods visual novel series. Methods 5: The Last Stage is now available for pre-registration on Android, promising a thrilling conclusion to chapters 86-100.
For newcomers, the Methods series plunges players into a high-stakes competition between brilliant detectives and cunning criminals. It's a blend of murder mystery, psychological gamesmanship, and dramatic twists, all centered around outsmarting opponents.
A Recap of the Stakes:
One hundred detectives compete in a bizarre contest, solving crimes devised by the world's most intelligent criminals. The ultimate detective prize? A million dollars. For the winning criminal? Parole.
Methods 4: The Best Detective saw Detectives Ashdown and Woes conquer Stage Four. Now, in Methods 5: The Last Stage, they face a climactic showdown involving a plot to expose the Gamemasters and the interference of a troublesome character known as Catscratcher.
Expect 25+ interactive crime scenes and a gripping narrative spanning over 20 chapters. The game launches February 14th, 2025; pre-register on the Google Play Store.
Bonus DLC: Methods: The Illusion Murders
A bonus story, Methods: The Illusion Murders, delves into the backstory of Detective Red July, known for tackling seemingly impossible cases. This DLC features a unique mystery: three victims arranged in a triangle, each shot with a single bullet.
Interestingly, The Illusion Murders originated from a fan's Twitter query about Red July's past in 2020. Already available on PC, you can get a sneak peek here:
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