Shueisha Games has launched a new trailer for the Hakababunko-developed mystery adventure Urban Myth Dissolution Center, coming to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in February 2025.
The trailer highlights Episode 3: Stairway to Limbo, a new case that players must navigate through a twisted narrative. In Episode 3: Stairway to Limbo Azami and Jasmine go undercover, joining the invitation-only “Ueno Occult & Dark” mystery tour to investigate its unknown organiser. As the investigation unfolds, they uncover a disturbing connection among the participants.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center made our list of the best PAX West 2024 titles that we saw this year.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a narrative-driven game where players guide Azami Fukurai, a detective investigating bizarre urban myths and strange occurrences. Working under the direction of psychic Ayumu Meguriya, Azami navigates a world of anomalies and hidden truths. The game’s episodes focus on different cases, where players gather evidence through online and real-world clues to uncover the mysteries behind each urban legend.
Each case introduces unique oddities, with Azami utilizing her investigative skills and Ayumu’s psychic abilities to understand the deeper stories at play. The pixel art style adds to the eerie atmosphere, while the narrative approach blends detective work with unraveling personal histories and unexpected outcomes. The game’s design centers around a mix of psychological tension and puzzle-solving, with each myth uncovering new layers of the strange world the characters inhabit.
