THE CRUNCH

Lob Studio has dated Zombie Police: Midsummer Unhappy New Year for PC via Steam on November 22, with a Switch release to follow later. The title is a single-player comedy and mystery visual novel where players control zombie detective Akemi Kabane, who uses a 'Zombie Dive' ability to see the truth hidden in people and objects.

The game is set in Shimofuri Village, where Akemi and her partners investigate a VTuber involved in a horrific incident and a supernatural threat that threatens to freeze the village permanently.

Players can use Akemi's unalive abilities, such as drinking poison to test theories or taking her own head off, to uncover clues and solve the case.

The title is described as a blend of comedy and tragedy, with a focus on quirky characters and investigation-inspired gameplay.

The game is inspired by titles like Ace Attorney and Danganronpa, offering a mix of visual novel storytelling and detective mechanics.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

The game is expected to launch on the Nintendo Switch at a later date.