The teaser trailer for DUSK INDEX: GION has just dropped, and it comes from the talented folks at Cherrymochi, known for their previous work on Tokyo Dark. This new game promises to blend a historical narrative with modern-day intrigue and I can’t help but wonder how it’ll resonate with fans of the genre.
The publisher, Bushiroad Games, along with developer Cherrymochi, has released a brief overview that hints at a compelling narrative. In this game, players will engage with an augmented reality experience called “Echoes of Kyoto,” inviting them to traverse the Meiji era of Japan’s rich history.
An original visual novel by Cherrymochi, Bushiroad, and Fiji TV.
An augmented reality experience called “Echoes of Kyoto” invites people on a journey to the Meiji era of Japanese history.
However, a murder case with striking similarities to one that occurred in the Meiji era takes place in modern-day Kyoto.
The story spans two eras—the modern era and the Meiji era—and follows the investigations of a modern-day detective, Daiki Katsuki, and a Meiji era detective, Masayoshi Nagahama, whose paths eventually intersect.
This dual timeline approach is intriguing. It raises questions about how the past influences the present. Maybe we’ll see some clever connections between the two detectives’ investigations that reveal deeper themes about justice or morality.
DUSK INDEX: GION will be available for Switch and PC via Steam. As of now, no official release date has been announced. But stay tuned, this is one game that might be worth watching!
