Discover the youth of a legend – Experience the transformation of Arsene Lupin, from whimsical thief to legendary hero, in ‘Arsene Lupin – Once a Thief’, an adventure and investigation game freely adapted from the works of Maurice Leblanc, with its events unfolding in the early 20th century.

Dive into a captivating journey through this adventure-puzzle game that explores the early life, loves, and crimes of the iconic gentleman thief. Immerse yourself in Maurice Leblanc’s famous tales, playing as both Lupin and his tireless antagonist Detective Ganimard and gaining unique perspectives on legendary stories like “The Arrest of Arsène Lupin” and “Herlock Sholmes Arrives Too Late.”

Game Features

• EXPERIENCE THE LEGENDS – Join Lupin and Leblanc by the fireside as they retell a selection of the most famous stories of Lupin’s deeds and experience them from whole new perspectives.
• THE ARTISTIC WORLD OF LUPIN – Explore beautiful book illustrations brought to life and meet colorful characters leaping from the pages as Lupin retells his own escapades with a flair for the dramatic.
• MASTER THE ART OF THIEVERY – Traverse a multitude of settings, solve puzzles, and adopt a variety of disguises as you take on exciting criminal escapades while constantly striving to outsmart the law and stay one step ahead
• DETECT AND DEDUCE – See the stories from a fresh perspective as you immerse yourself in Ganimard’s role, searching for evidence, interrogating suspects, creating timelines, and connecting the dots to pursue and apprehend your legendary adversary.

Enjoy a brand new dark fantasy detective action game from the minds behind the Danganronpa series!

A city of rain is gripped by innumerable unsolved mysteries, under the complete control of a megacorporation. Master Detectives from around the world, each possessing unique powers, must rise to the challenge of uncovering the truth. With Shinigami by his side, Yuma joins the investigation as a trainee of the detective agency.

The story progresses through investigation in the “real world” to collect clues needed to solve a case, then conquering the “Mystery Labyrinth” with the clues gathered.

Uncover the truth by making full use of your evidence in the Mystery Labyrinth.

Game Features

• Investigation – Take control of Yuma and explore Kanai Ward. Talk to people in the city and investigate crime scenes to collect “Solution Keys”.
• Forensic Forte – The detectives who investigate with Yuma have “Forensic Fortes,” like “Postcognition” and “Disguise”. They’ll help find hidden clues and testimonies by utilizing these special abilities.
• Mystery Labyrinth – As the investigation progresses, the “Mystery Labyrinth” will appear. The mysteries of the case materialize in the form of gimmicks and traps to attack you. Dodge them with the clues collected in the form of “Solution Keys”.
• Reasoning Death Match – In the Mystery Labyrinth, a “Mystery Phantom” appears to prevent you from finding the truth of the case. Fight back in fast-paced action sequences and slash through with a “Solution Blade”!
• Additional Content Outside the Main Story – Obtain “Memory Shards” hidden in Kanai Ward to view secret memories between Yuma and the detectives. Enjoy substories and help people in need by fulfilling special requests.
• (PLUS) 4K compatibility & improved overall performance.
• (PLUS) New gallery mode to enjoy cinematics and BGM.
• (PLUS) 5 substories featuring different Master Detectives (Ch. Desuhiko: Charisma Killed the Cat; Ch. Fubuki: Fubuki’s Luckiest Day; Ch. Halara: Raining Cats & Dog; Ch. Vivia: The Near-Death Detective; Ch. Yakou: Thank You, My Detective.