Erabit Studios is set to release the final chapter in 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 pitting brilliant detectives against cunning criminals in a battle of wits and deduction. It's a captivating blend of murder mystery, psychological gamesmanship, and dramatic intrigue, all centered around outsmarting opponents.
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Let's recap: One hundred detectives participate in a bizarre contest, tasked with solving complex crimes orchestrated by the world's most intelligent criminals. The ultimate detective prize? A million dollars. A criminal's victory, however, means parole.
Methods 4: The Best Detective saw Detectives Ashdown and Woes conquer Stage Four. Now, in Methods 5: The Last Stage, players will face a climactic showdown involving a plot to expose the game masters and the interference of a troublesome character known as Catscratcher.
Expect 25+ interactive crime scenes and a sprawling narrative across 20+ chapters. The game launches February 14th, 2025. Pre-register on the Google Play Store now!
Bonus DLC: Methods: The Illusion Murders
Included is a bonus story, Methods: The Illusion Murders, offering a deeper dive into the past of Detective Red July and her unique approach to seemingly impossible crimes. The central mystery involves three victims arranged in a triangle, all killed by a single bullet.
Interestingly, the Illusion Murders storyline originated from a fan's Twitter query about Red July's background in 2020. Already available on PC, here's a glimpse:
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