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AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative

AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative review

System: Switch
Release Date: June 24, 2022
Developer: Spike Chunsoft
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft


As a core gamer, I’d never thought I’d find my bearings at the helm of a murder mystery title, much less a point-and-click adventure, but AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative is out now, and sometimes its just the right time to break the mold and start something new. I’ve spent a full week delving into the secrets and story twists, so let’s take a look together and see what I’ve been missing out on.

AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative comparison

AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative has officially launched on Switch, though it’s also out elsewhere as well – and we’ve readied a new graphical comparison video. PC is the other platform we’ve decided to use here.

Thankfully, as you’ll see in the video, Spike Chunsoft seems to have done an admirable job with the Switch version. All of the assets are here without much in the way of changes. You’ll get a higher resolution and frame rate on PC, but those are the main differences.

AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative update

AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative has arrived on Switch, and players should be aware that a day one update is available. Spike Chunsoft says it’s required and contains minor bug fixes as well as some game stability and performance improvements.

The full patch notes for the AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative update are as follows, as provided by Spike Chunsoft:

AI The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative Eyeballie Aiba's Room

As Spike Chunsoft continues to roll out details about AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative, it has now passed along information about Eyeballie and Aiba’s Room. This is a mini-game and bonus content respectively.

Here’s the full rundown on Eyeballie and Aiba’s Room in AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative:

AI Somnium Files nirvana initiative Tokiko, Chikara, Lien, Masked Woman

Spike Chunsoft has shared details about four more characters in AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative – specifically Tokiko, Chikara, Lien, and the Masked Woman.

Here’s the full rundown:

ai somnium nirvana initiative gameplay characters

Spike Chunsoft is back with another round of details for AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative with further explanation about the gameplay and characters. We have more insight into the “Investigation” and “Somnium” systems plus “Keys” and “Conscious Antibodies”. Fans can also learn about Gen, Amame, and Shoma. 

Here’s the full rundown on the latest gameplay and character details for AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative:

AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative characters

Spike Chunsoft is back with another trailer for AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative that highlights the game’s characters. Mizuki, Aiba, Ryuki, Tama, Kizuna, Lien, Amame, Gen, Shoma, Tokiko, Chikara, and the Masked Woman are shown off.

If that wasn’t enough, today’s video also shows off the free costume DL C”3 Pattern T-Shirt Set” and “Hot Dog Costume Set” for Aiba and Tama. As a reminder, this will be offered for free for three weeks following launch.

AI The Somnium Files -  nirvanA Initiative characters investigative elements

Today, Spike Chunsoft issued the latest details on AI: The Somnium Files –  nirvanA Initiative covering new characters, new investigative elements, and a story drawn from past and present perspectives. Details and screenshots cover all of this.

Here’s the full rundown from Spike Chunsoft:

ai somnium files bonus dlc

Spike Chunsoft unveiled the latest trailer today for AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative. In it, fans can get a look at the game’s “Investigation” and “Somnium” systems.

As a reminder, the “Investigation” section is set in the real world where players examine crime scenes and listen to testimonies. The “Somnium” aspect, meanwhile, involves going into dream worlds of suspects and key witnesses. More information can be found in the post we put up last month here.

Here’s the new trailer for AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative:

AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative "Investigation" and "Somnium" systems

Spike Chunsoft has prepared a new batch of details and screenshots covering the gameplay systems for AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative – specifically the “Investigation” and “Somnium” segments. This comes ahead of the title’s launch later this year.

Here’s the full roundup, courtesy of Spike Chunsoft:


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