You’ve scooped up the first new Famicom Detective Club entry in decades,Emio: The Smiling Man.

Or maybe you haven’t, but you’re wondering just how long it is.

That’s fair - visual novels can rangewildlyin length.

An elderly woman holds flower petals in Emio: The Smiling Man

Clannad’s routes hit a combined 100+ hours, while other games can be finished in a handful.

Many of us are seeking something in-between.

It’s not surprising that Jafar likes the cobras.

Disney Dreamlight Valley celebrating Jafar with a party in the Glittering Dunes.

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This meansexamining your surroundings and referencing your notebook at every opportunity.

If that sounds too short, know thatthe game’s jam-packed with storyand entertaining characters.

The nighttime Detective Agency in Emio The Smiling Man

It’s a good time!

If you’ve got a Nintendo Switch and you’re into visual novels, you’re in luck!

The Switch has quite a few, and these are the best ones to check out.

Ryunosuke points forward, Aiba stands in an empty carnival, Makoto leans against a pink background

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Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club