Mango Factory and Akupara Games have revealed a release date for the mystery murder visual novel Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter. The announcement came along with the new game trailer, featuring the main character cast and glimpse at the main narrative lines. The school slaughter stars on 23 April 2026, while Demo version is already available on Steam. However, the novel will follow an episodic release system, with players initially gaining access only to the first murder case rather than the full game.
Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter is an episodic murder-mystery visual novel, featuring deck building gameplay. The players are cast into the decaying bunker, and given a choice to kill or be killed. Uncovering the truth and examining crime scenes, they have to choose between humanity and survival. The game takes inspiration in acclaimed titles like Danganronpa, bringing to life the character driven narrative and detective atmosphere.
Key Game Features
- Bonds Matter: The players build relationships with classmates through dialogue and gifts, earning powerful cards for use in debates.
- Investigation: Gameplay features crime scenes examination, evidence gathering, and preparation for trial.
- Trial: Clinical Trials inspired by Ace Attorney and Danganronpa.
- Deck Building: Cards collected throughout the bunker and from classmates become a powerful deck for debates and trials.
- Retro Arcade Minigames: Faithfully crafted riffs on classic arcade icons.
