Wasabi is a new Japanese psychological thriller for PC with six episodes, motion‑capture interrogations, and multiple endings. Investigate eight suspects in a 1990s rural town.
Phoenix Game Productions has announced Wasabi, a psychological thriller set in rural 1990s Japan, coming soon to PC via Steam. The studio has not yet revealed a release date, but early details confirm a narrative driven mystery built around ritualistic murders, motion‑capture interrogations, and a branching story that spans six episodes.
Table of Contents
- What Is Wasabi
- When Is Wasabi Releasing
- Who Is the Protagonist
- What Is the Story of Wasabi
- How Do Interrogations Work
- How Long Is Wasabi
- What Are the Main Features
What Is Wasabi
Wasabi is a Japanese psychological thriller focused on investigation, interrogation, and deduction. The game blends crime scene analysis with character driven storytelling, placing players in a rural town shaken by ritualistic murders.
When Is Wasabi Releasing
Phoenix Game Productions has confirmed:
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Release date: To be announced
A Steam page is expected to go live closer to launch.
Who Is the Protagonist
Players control Ryuhei Kuroshima, an investigator determined to uncover the truth behind a series of macabre killings. His methods are unconventional, and the game’s title hints at the interrogation tool he uses to extract confessions.
What Is the Story of Wasabi
The tranquility of a small rural Japanese town collapses when a new corpse appears every day, each tied to a ritualistic pattern. At the center of the mystery is a cave filled with secrets, its presence becoming more disturbing as the investigation deepens.
The narrative revolves around:
- Eight suspects, each with motives and hidden connections
- Daily murders that escalate tension
- A cave that may hold the key to the ritualistic killings
- Psychological pressure, deception, and moral ambiguity
Players must determine who is lying, who is hiding something, and who might be the killer.
How Do Interrogations Work
Interrogations are a core mechanic and are recreated using motion capture, giving conversations:
- Realistic facial expressions
- Emotional intensity
- Subtle behavioral cues
The game’s most unusual twist is the use of wasabi as an interrogation tool, forcing suspects to reveal secrets under pressure.
How Long Is Wasabi
Wasabi unfolds across:
- Six episodes
- More than 10 hours of gameplay
- Multiple endings based on player decisions
Choices made during interrogations and investigations directly influence the final outcome.
What Are the Main Features
Wasabi includes:
- Japanese psychological thriller atmosphere
- 1990s rural Japanese setting
- Motion‑capture interrogations
- Eight suspects across six episodes
- Multiple endings shaped by player choices
- Over 45 minutes of original soundtrack composed specifically for the game