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 pits brilliant detectives against cunning criminals in a high-stakes competition. It's a blend of murder mystery, psychological gamesmanship, and dramatic tension, all centered around outwitting opponents.
A Recap of the Stakes:
One hundred detectives compete to solve complex crimes devised by the world's most intelligent criminals. The ultimate detective prize? One million dollars. For the criminal victor? Parole.
Methods 4: The Best Detective saw Detectives Ashdown and Woes conquer Stage Four. Now, in Methods 5: The Last Stage, they face a final showdown amidst a plot to expose the competition's organizers 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
Included is a bonus story, Methods: The Illusion Murders, offering a deeper look into Detective Red July and her unique approach to impossible crimes. This DLC features a perplexing case: three victims arranged in a triangle, all killed by a single bullet.
Interestingly, the concept for The Illusion Murders originated from a fan's Twitter query about Red July's backstory in 2020. Already released for PC, you can get a sneak peek below:
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