Get ready for spine-tingling excitement as publisher Shueisha Games and developer Hakababunko prepare to unleash Urban Myth Dissolution Center, their horror-mystery visual novel, on the PS5. Originally slated for release in February 2025 on Windows PC and Nintendo Switch, this enthralling game is now expanding to the next-gen console, promising an even more immersive experience.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center takes players on a thrilling journey through a series of digital mysteries, each rooted in urban myths that have taken the internet by storm. The game’s stunning psychedelic pixel art and gripping narrative construction are sure to captivate players from start to finish.
At the heart of the game is the Urban Myth Dissolution Center, an intriguing institution dedicated to the exploration and resolution of bizarre oddities, cursed relics, and eerie dimensional anomalies. Players step into the shoes of Azami Fukurai, the dedicated heroine tasked with unraveling these creepy tales. Under the guidance of the clairvoyant Center Director, Ayumu Meguriya, players must gather evidence, analyze social media posts, and piece together the truth behind each urban myth and the mysterious clients embroiled in these dark stories.
The Center itself is a hub of supernatural activity, blending meticulous research, both on-site and online, with the psychic prowess of Ayumu Meguriya. As a Level S psychic, Ayumu uses his extraordinary abilities to see the true forms of anomalies, despite being confined to a wheelchair and avoiding fieldwork. His visions are a beacon for Azami, who uses her unique glasses to perceive others’ intentions and residual thoughts, making her an indispensable asset in solving these eerie cases.
Among the noteworthy cases featured in the game, players will encounter myths like the sinister “Axeman Under the Bed.” Each episode peels back layers of suspense and reveals unexpected consequences, keeping players on edge with every twist and turn.
Characters such as Yasumi Tomarigi, also known as Jasmine, add depth to the narrative. As an Onsite Operative, Jasmine’s casual, unmotivated demeanor belies her impressive array of skills, including close combat and surveillance ops. Her transformation from a seemingly indifferent part-timer to a serious investigator adds an intriguing layer to the character dynamics within the Center.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center is shaping up to be a digital masterpiece, promising an experience filled with mystery, horror, and unexpected revelations. Stay tuned as this captivating visual novel prepares to redefine the genre on PS5, and get ready to dive deep into the enigmatic world of urban legends like never before.
