Aventura · 2022
未然探偵 The Protea Cases
Set in 2023 New Tokyo, *未然探偵 The Protea Cases* immerses players in a gritty urban mystery where detective work meets cutting-edge AI. Protagonist Chiharu Kizuki, a once-traumatized investigator, joins forces with the enigmatic app "Protea"—a crime-predicting AI developed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police and tested in Shinjuku. As Chiharu follows Protea’s eerie forecasts, she uncovers a web of disappearances, murders, and hidden truths, aided by a rookie detective and a cryptic boy who appears at crime scenes. The game blends investigative puzzles with emotional storytelling, challenging players to gather clues, make split-second decisions, and navigate branching narratives. Each choice reshapes relationships and outcomes, leading to multiple endings. With a focus on character dynamics and atmospheric tension, *The Protea Cases* merges classic detective tropes with futuristic tech, offering a fresh take on the genre. From the mind of writer Mitsue Kaneko.