You Shouldn't Ignore Nintendo's First New Game In This Series In 30 Years

A new upcoming entry in a classic Nintendofranchise undoubtedly deserves plenty of attention as its release date quickly approaches. Although entirely new games and series are key to the growth of the video game industry, many of the most successful new titles are naturally part of well-established franchises like or. However, the revival of older games is also an intriguing avenue for many companies to pursue, combining nostalgia for games of the NES era with the near-infinite possibilities of the modern world.

Having been producing video games for over 40 years now, Nintendo has an incredible catalog of titles, which range from being extremely obscure to internationally famous. Of course, not every game necessarily deserves to be brought into the modern age, but the interesting variety of classics offered by the Nintendo Switch Online service is more than sufficient. However, there are some franchises that more than deserve to make a full return with a new title, with a perfect example of this now clearly in the making.

Remakes and remasters have become a common part of modern gaming, trying to bring titles up to modern standards, but some seem unnecessary.

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is the third main title in the series, and is described as its first new game in 30 years after (1988) and (1989). As the series’ name suggests, it debuted on the Famicom (short for Family Computer) console, otherwise known as the NES. follows the investigations of the Utsugi Detective Agency into the murder of a junior high school student, Eisuke Sasaki, found with a paper bag on his head in the manner of a creepy urban legend.

The franchise as a whole has seen several ports and re-releases over the years, most recently for the Nintendo Switch itself. Both main titles were released together in 2021 as a revitalized , featuring updated graphics, audio, and gameplay features. Interestingly, a lesser-known 1997 entry in the series,, was released exclusively via Satellaview broadcast for the Super