AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative

About

You play as Mizuki, a rookie investigator paired with an AI named Aiba to figure out a twisted murder mystery. The story hinges on exploring surreal dreamscapes to gather clues, interrogate suspects, and solve logic puzzles that tie into the case. Each chapter alternates between action-oriented exploration and dialogue-driven choices, with your decisions affecting how information unfolds. The Half Body killings themselves are the centerpiece, blending body horror and existential themes as you piece together why victims are split literally and metaphorically. The game leans into its weirdness with confidence, balancing bureaucratic humor and eerie moments. Its branching investigation system encourages revisiting scenes with new insights, and the narrative rewards careful note-taking. With over 30 endings reported by players, it’s a layered visual novel that holds up under repeated plays. Metacritic users highlight the atmospheric dream sequences and quirky character designs, though the script’s dry jokes may not land for everyone. Available on multiple platforms, it’s an oddball mystery with staying power.

Storyline

Six years ago, the right half of a corpse was discovered under mysterious circumstances. The left half was never found…until six years later, when it was discovered completely fresh with no signs of decay, as though the victim was alive until just recently. Now, newly-appointed Special Agent Mizuki and her AI partner Aiba are tasked to solve the bizarre Half Body serial killings…