Nintendo finally reviving a series we haven't seen in decades

As one mystery is solved, another emerges.

You may recall that not so long ago, Nintendo posted an eerie teaser to social media featuring a masked individual. The caption read, “Who is Emio?”

It was a far cry from Nintendo’s usual family-friendly output, prompting many to wonder just what exactly was in store for Nintendo Switch users.

Well, now we know. The Famicom Detective Club is set to be revived with the upcoming Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club.

I said another mystery emerges because, yes, while we may now know what the teaser was … teasing … the game will task us with putting our sleuthing hats on.

If you’re not familiar with the Famicom Detective Club, I could hardly blame you.

Emio - The Smiling Man is set to be the first new entry in over 30 years.

The Famicom Detective Club began in 1988 with The Missing Heir, followed by a prequel, The Girl Who Stands Behind, in 1989.

The series comes from famed developer Yoshio Sakamoto who later gained greater success with Metroid but that doesn’t mean we should overlook the Famicom Detective Club.

The first two instalments were released only in Japan, so it’s exceptionally exciting that the upcoming Emio - The Smiling Man will bring the franchise to new audiences.

Take a look at the new trailer for Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club in action below.

You don’t have long to wait to get your hands on the game. Emio - The Smiling Man is set to launch next month on 29 August - and no, you don’t need to have played previous instalments.

In this latest entry, a student has been found dead - his head covered with a paper bag adorned with a creepy smiling face.

Urban legend speaks of Emio, the Smiling Man, a killer with such a trademark.

You assume the role of an assistant private investigator, tasked with helping solve the crime which matches an unsolved string of murders that took place 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?” the synopsis teases.

Familiar characters return for those that do have a history with the series.

The game is receiving both a physical and digital launch with on-screen text available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Do note though that the voiceover is in Japanese only.

Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club launches on 29 August. You can pre-order the game now.