【AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES】The Hit Mystery Game Comes to Switch 2! Dive into an Upgraded Case and Avoid Getting Lost in the Maze with Your Allies! AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES!

One day, long after the “New Cyclops Serial Killings,” peace is suddenly shattered. The shocking twist—net idol Iris Sagan is abducted by a UFO—kicks off “No Sleep For Kaname Date,” a game that’s far more than just a detective adventure. A story woven with supernatural phenomena and suspense, blending detective drama tension with sci-fi mystery, draws players away from the ordinary. As Date Kaname—who once faced past cases—starts moving again in pursuit of clues to the missing Iris, fans of the previous game will feel a chill down their spine. From the opening moments, it grabs your attention—like lighting the fuse on a powder keg.

The game’s greatest appeal lies in its three-part structure: “Investigation,” “Somnium,” and “Escape.” Each part features different characters, allowing players to approach the same case from multiple perspectives—an exhilarating experience. In the real world, interrogations and on-site investigations are led by Date Kaname, a police officer and special investigator. With his AI eyeball partner “Aiba” embedded in his left eye, he uncovers things no ordinary investigation could—this is SF detective storytelling at its best. In the “Somnium” part, you dive into the mental world, navigating dreamlike landscapes full of metaphors and obstacles, offering a unique immersive experience no other game can provide.

The newly added “Escape” part offers a gameplay experience unlike anything in the series so far. This part, played from the perspective of the kidnapped Iris, requires players to solve locked-room puzzles and traps using their own wits. The tension of “breaking through with your own hands” provides a different kind of thrill compared to the other two parts. It seamlessly blends the appeal of escape games into the story, testing the player’s knowledge and intuition. Plus, because you experience Iris’s emotions and fear firsthand, you can empathize with her on a much deeper level—another key strength of the game.

The defining feature of “No Sleep For Kaname Date” is its “Somnium Part.” In this phase, players control Aiba, the AI eyeball connected to Date’s mind, in her female humanoid form. Within a six-minute time limit, you dive deep into dreams to uncover the subject’s hidden memories. While the abstract dream world may seem open-ended, every choice carries weight—some can alter the future entirely, heightening the tension. As time ticks away, the weight of your decisions intensifies, and the looming time limit creates rising anxiety. This sensation perfectly mirrors the urgency of the case, shaking players to their core.

“No Sleep For Kaname Date” is not just a sequel. While maintaining the existing framework, it breathes new life into the mystery genre by introducing entirely new gameplay elements. Who is friend, who is foe? What is truth, and what is illusion? This story challenges players to navigate those questions from three different perspectives, testing their observation and judgment skills. If you love story-driven games, don’t hesitate to take this one on.