Erabit Studios is preparing to release the final chapter of its acclaimed Methods visual novel series. Methods 5: The Last Stage is now available for pre-registration on Android. Players will finally experience the thrilling conclusion, covering chapters 86-100.
For those unfamiliar, the Methods series pits brilliant detectives against cunning criminals in a high-stakes competition. It's a blend of murder mystery, psychological gamesmanship, and dramatic tension, all centered around strategic outmaneuvering.
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To recap: One hundred detectives participate in a bizarre contest, solving crimes devised by the world's most intelligent criminals. The top detective wins a million dollars; a victorious criminal earns parole.
In Methods 4: The Best Detective, Detectives Ashdown and Woes conquered Stage Four. Now, in Methods 5: The Last Stage, they must confront a plot to expose the competition's organizers and deal with the interfering Catscratcher, bringing the entire saga to a close.
As with previous installments, 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.
Methods 5: The Last Stage Includes Bonus DLC
The DLC, Methods: The Illusion Murders, offers a compelling backstory for Detective Red July, focusing on her unique approach to seemingly impossible crimes. The central case involves three victims arranged in a triangle, all killed by a single bullet.
Interestingly, The Illusion Murders originated from a fan's Twitter query about Red July's past in 2020. Already available for PC, you can get a sneak peek here:
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