Erabit Studios is preparing to release the final installment of its popular Methods series. Methods 5: The Last Stage is now available for pre-registration on Android. Players can finally experience the thrilling conclusion, covering chapters 86-100.
For those unfamiliar, the Methods series is a visual novel featuring a high-stakes competition between brilliant detectives and cunning criminals. It's a blend of murder mystery, psychological gamesmanship, and dramatic storytelling, all centered around outwitting opponents.
Here's a quick recap: One hundred detectives participate in a bizarre contest, tasked with solving crimes devised by the world's most intelligent criminals. The ultimate detective prize? One million dollars. A criminal victory, however, means parole.
Methods 4: The Best Detective concluded with Detectives Ashdown and Woes successfully completing Stage Four. Now, in Methods 5: The Last Stage, they must confront a plot to expose the Gamemasters and deal with the interfering Catscratcher, bringing the entire saga to a dramatic close.
Expect 25+ interactive crime scenes and a captivating story spanning over 20 chapters. The game launches February 14th, 2025; pre-register on the Google Play Store.
A bonus story, Methods: The Illusion Murders, offers a deeper dive into the past of Detective Red July, known for tackling seemingly impossible cases. Her current challenge? Three victims arranged in a triangle, all killed by a single bullet.
Interestingly, The Illusion Murders originated from a fan's Twitter question about Red July's backstory in 2020. Already available on PC, you can get a sneak peek below.
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