It often happens that a rather niche and intriguing title is announced for the Japanese market, and we sigh and doubt it'll ever come to the West. With that in mind it was pleasing in the Summer when Chase: Cold Case Investigations - Distant Memories was confirmed for localisation to the West by Aksys, given a Fall release window; it's hitting that target, too, as it'll arrive on the eShop in North America and Europe on 13th October.
One of the reasons this project is eye-catching is that it's been led by Taisuke Kanasaki and the talents of multiple staff from the now shuttered CiNG studio. They're well known for narrative-driven titles on the DS in particular, including the likes of Trace Memory, Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and Last Window: The Secret of Cape West.
The following description from its press release only gets us more interested.
Join the exploits of two gritty detectives whose sense of justice and raw instinct drive them to seek the truth. Put your sleuthing skills to the challenge by re-investigating old crime scenes and solving cold cases by searching for clues and interrogating perps!
Investigate - Find leads by diving head first into old investigation notes, crime scene photos and eye witness reports as you put together all the pieces.
Interrogate - Once you have a solid lead, interrogate persons of interest to see what they do (or don't) know. Grill perps by asking tough questions, but be careful! Ask the wrong questions and your Interrogation Gauge will deplete. Ask too many wrong questions and it's Game Over!
Deep story - 5 years ago, an investigation into a mysterious explosion dead-ended without any resolution. Deemed an accident, the circumstances surrounding the case were never fully explained. Now, a new clue has reignited the case and shed new light on a startling revelation. Get pulled into a complex narrative of mystery and intrigue as the Cold Case Unit searches for the truth!
Are you intrigued by this one? Let us know in the comments.
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THIS. THIS! is the biggest news of the day for me. No lie. I'm so damn stoked! October is going to be the recently english patched Okaeri! Chibi-Robo! Happy Richie Ōsōji!, Chase: Cold Case Investigations, The Fall and Zero Time Dilemma. Good times indeed!
YEEEEEEEESSSSSSS!
Urgh. Between Spirit of Justice, River City: Tokyo Rumble, Rhythm Heaven Megamix and now this, my N3DS is going to see some use this month.
I'd have liked it better if the guy was Kyle Hyde instead of a guy that just looks like him. But I do understand why it had to be this way. The ex-CINQ employees don't own the character or story despite CINQ being no more. I am still downloading this when it gets released though of course.
If it's anything like Hotel Dusk I am definitely interested.
@Bass_X0 The main character could be his son.
OMG i was praying this would come to Europe, so happy !!! i adored Cing's previous games, particularly Hotel Dusk, it was so atmospheric, cannot wait to play this, i hope it is a success for them
If this is coming to the west, why not Detective Pikachu?!
Is this the first in a series of games or what? I'm sorta interested in it.
Nice. Want it. How about Jake Hunter 3DS, too?
Holy mackerel I was not expecting this to get localized. Color me suprised. 😀
sounds fantastic!
Aww yiss
Wow so soon!
Looks highly intriguing
So great to see so much love for Hotel Dusk. The topic of this game usually only comes up when someone is going through Smash Bros trophy/stickers and asks who the heck Kyle Hyde is.
Sucks that this is download only!! This, River City Ransom, and Ace Phoenix, I would have loved to own hard copies of those games.
I preferred the art style of of Hotel Dusk and Last Window. This one looks generic...
This series is like Phoenix Wright, but without the humour. This time they can't run the game sideway like a book because of the 3D, LOL.
@Hey-Cha-La
I think there will be a hard copy for River City at least. I think there was an article about on this site.
Anyways, I completely forgot about this game, I'll pick it up after I beat the new Ace Attorney. Which is another game that I need to hurry up and get. 😑
CING made some of the best games ever created for the DS, so this is great news. I will be buying this and playing the minute it's available!
I will get this at launch (if it is reasonably priced of course). Hotel Dusk, Last Window, Another Code, I liked those games, too bad they stopped being made (is there any real reson why we can't have DS VC on the 3DS?).
I guess I'll make it my mission to complete Spirit of Justice before this comes out so I can jump right onto it. I liked Hotel Dusk. It's not my favorite visual novel but it has great characters, story and presentation. Haven't bought Last Window yet and both Another Code (Trace Memory) games are waiting on my shelf for me to pick them up and give them a go.
@Hey-Cha-La River City is getting a retail release.
At last, can't wait. The best part of it is that Chase is coming out two days after my Birthday so it's gonna be a great B-day present (from me for me >).
I loved Hotel Dusk very much. Last Window was very good, too, but the first Kyle Hyde game was a great experience for me. Everything from the art style to the surprising soundtrack--love it! To this day I still think about "On the Rocks" when I'm in a tense argument, and the sad piano theme towards the end ("The Last Sleep") is, IMO, one of the best ever heard through a DS's speakers.
Here's hoping this new game will be fine!
@Chrno-x Happy (early) birthday!
@EVIL-C Only in America.
Please bring this to EU.
@Yasume This will be in Europe, same day as in USA.
I just noticed that Aksys gave the price information too. From their twitter: "This will be out in North America AND the EU! WOOHOO! $5.99 in NA and equivalent throughout the EU~"
I wasn't expecting such a low price though I heard it's a very short game.
Definitely interested in that one! Pitty its an eshop title - cant bring myself to paying full price for digital
I'll definitely check this out.
@Andrzej777 Doesn't seem "full priced", though.
I want to get into this series.
Do these games have a chronologic order of playing? To understand best the history? Or can they be enjoyed in any order?
Thank you in advance
@Bobb It's not a series, this is the first. But if you're talking about the Cing games. Chronologically Hotel Dusk->Last Window->Another Code: Two Memories->Another Code: R
I would just play them in release order, simply because of the references. Another Code: R obviously continues the first game but also references Hotel Dusk, while Last Window references Another Code: R.
@AlienX Thank you very much. That's the best answer I could ask for
Though this game is made by Hotel Dusk and The Last Window people, it certainly isn't even half as long as those games. It may take a day or two to complete those games but I've read this takes 3-5 hours maximum to beat and has no reason to replay it unless you want to simply go again.
Negative points aside, I'm very glad this company is reviving games like this and am very much looking forward to this and any other sequels that come after it!
@MagicEmperor
True! Game changer for me, then. Wonder if this gonna be a good game for that price
Loved some of their DS games. May have to check this out.
F*ck yes. Cing are awesome, and were such an underrated developer. It's great to see some of the team relive their previous glory. And even better, it's on my birthday too!
In a dry season for Ninty games, it's great to have this gem on the way!
@Equinox
It's a $5 game. Physical release for a $5 game?.....
@Andrzej777 I'm hopin' so!
Consider me intrigued!
I'm interested.
Man...I need to buy Hotel Dusk. Ill wait for a review on this!
Hotel Dusk is one of my favorite games. The dialogue and characters were so well done, the art style rocked, the mysterious vibe was fantastic, and even if the puzzles were often too obtuse, it was a terrific world. Cannot wait for this.
!!! !!!
Day one. Looks like I'll be playing PW: SoJ and this together. Great times on the 3DS indeed
Please tell me you play this like a book just like Hotel Dusk!
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