AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative describes double stories, new research elements and new characters – Gematsu

■ History

A story where present and past intersect. A story told from two perspectives.

The story opens with the discovery of the left half of the body of a victim from the Half Body serial killings that took place six years ago. Even more bizarrely, the body shows no signs of degradation. Mizuki seeks help from Ryuki, the agent who was once assigned to the serial killers.

Mizuki’s History: The Present

This story is told from the perspective of Mizuki, a newly appointed ABIS agent. Guided by a mysterious message, she is the one who discovers the left half of the body. To solve the case, she seeks out Ryuki.

Ryuki’s story: the past

Here we see the story of the Half Body serial killers from Ryuki’s perspective. The investigation begins when only the right half of a body suddenly shows up in a studio during a game show. Mizuki also appears here as a 12-year-old girl.

■ New survey elements

The game consists of two parts: Study and Somnium. During the investigation, the story unfolds as players navigate the real world, investigate crime scenes and conduct interviews with suspects and witnesses. Here the purpose is to gather information and gather evidence.

The main characters Mizuki and Ryuki both have a prosthesis in their left eye. This prosthesis or “AI-Ball” is equipped with advanced artificial intelligence, as well as visual features such as X-rays, thermal imaging and night vision that can help them detect traces. Mizuki and Ryuki have used the AI ​​ball to secretly see what’s behind a wall or inside a closed box, and even changes in body temperature; something that is not possible with the naked eye. For the sequel, AI-Balls new features include “Wink Psync”, “Virtual Reality” and “Truth Reenactment”.

Wink Psync

When conversation yields few results, Wink Psync allows agents to easily read other people’s thoughts. Wink Psync shows strong memories as dreams to reveal other parties’ lies and worries.

Virtual reality

With Virtual Reality, agents use a recreated virtual space to gather clues. The virtual space includes information scanned from X-rays and thermal imaging. By changing mode, special views can be applied to an entire room for study. Using Virtual Reality also involves solving puzzles or codes placed on a stage.

Reconstruction of the truth

Once enough clues have been gathered in Virtual Reality, the game moves on to Truth Reenactment. While reviewing the flow of an incident, clues are applied to questions that have arisen to clarify the truth. If the truth can be revealed without contradiction, agents will be able to see a visual rendering of the incident.

■ Iris returns and introduces new characters

Iris (pronounced by Jackie Lastra in English, Nao Shiraki in Japanese)

Internet Idol.

An internet idol affiliated with the talent agency Lemniscate. Her idol name is A-set, but her fans call her Tesa. She loves the occult and urban legends. Iris is a senior at Sekiba High, and a member of the dance club.

Iris and Mizuki were present in the studio when the right half of a body suddenly appeared during the webcast of a game show.

Kizuna (pronounced by AmaLee in English, Emiri Suyama in Japanese)

Sekiba High Senior.

The daughter of the unruly Chieda family. She is a senior at Sekiba High and is a member of the same dance club as Iris: she has even won a competition before. Kizuna are good friends with Iris. Through Iris, she is also friends with Mizuki.

Komeji (pronounced by Brent Mukai in English, Shinobu Matsumoto in Japanese)

Comedian.

A former “Quiz King” became a comedian. His artist name is Andes Komeji. He has made some TV appearances but is not very successful.

He was hosting the game show when the right half of a body suddenly appeared in the studio during the webcast. The emergence of the Half Body marked the beginning of the Half Body serial murder case.