Spike Chunsoft sent out the following

Spike Chunsoft is excited to release more news about its upcoming dectective adventure, AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES, with the launch of the official AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES website and more Somnium gameplay screenshots!

The website details the game’s story and characters and will be regularly updated with information about the game. Visit the site today to meet the first of many characters: Iris Sagan, Mizuki Okiura, Ota Matsushita, and others.

Preorder the standard edition or the North American exclusive Special Agent Edition today from your local retailer!

AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Special Agent Edition – $89.99

  • A-set Acrylic Stand – Approx. 6 inches tall
  • Outer Box – Original Artwork by character designer Yusuke Kozaki
  • THOUGHTS REMaiN BELOW Artbook – 30+ pages of sketches and concept art
  • REVERIES IN THE RaiN Soundtrack
  • A-set’s #1 Fan Stickers – 3 vinyl stickers
  • AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES for Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4

New Somnium Gameplay Screenshots

 

ABOUT AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES

The mind never lies…

In a near-future Tokyo, detective Kaname Date is on the case of a mysterious serial killer. Date must investigate crime scenes as well as dreams on the hunt for clues. From the mind of Kotaro Uchikoshi (Zero Escape series director), with character design by the Yusuke Kozaki (NO MORE HEROES, Fire Emblem series), a thrilling neo-noir detective adventure is about to unfold.
 

STORY

One rainy night in November, a woman’s body is found at an abandoned theme park, mounted on a merry-go-round horse. She had been stabbed repeatedly, and her left eye was gouged out.

Kaname Date of the Metropolitan Police Department arrives on the scene. He recognizes the woman. Suddenly, he hears a noise from inside the merry-go-round.

He breaks into the merry-go-round’s central column to find a young girl. And in her hands, she grips a bloody ice pick…

Will you be checking this out?