Hornet the Vanguard

About

Hornet the Vanguard is a mystery-solving adventure that splits its time between exploring crime scenes and piecing together clues through deduction. Set in a fictional 1900s Japan-inspired nation, it follows Hachiya, a spy working for a secret military intelligence unit. Each chapter functions as a self-contained case, with players navigating environments to gather evidence and interrogate suspects. The first three chapters include a murder at a prestigious theater, a tense partnership with a suspicious detective, and a growing web of secrets tied to Hachiya’s own past. The game stands out for its layered storytelling and focus on deception, both in gameplay and character interactions. Choices and lies shape relationships, influencing how allies react and cases unfold. Developed by Chiptune, Inc., it releases in episodic form, with chapters 0-2 available at launch and more arriving later. The mix of atmospheric visuals, narrative twists, and puzzle-driven investigation has already drawn attention in indie circles for its clever structure and moral ambiguity.

Storyline

Dainichikoukoku, a country much like Japan in the early 1900s. At a time when the sound of military boots could be heard, the army established the secret intelligence department "Theatres". Among the personnel gathered to serve as spies, the protagonist, Hachiya, is among them. In front of the corpse of the man who was supposed to be his superior - with a face as gloomy as ever and an unmoving prosthetic hand. "Now, let's get to work." This is a story of many "lies" spun by the protagonist, who chose to fight for his one and only wish, and the people who will eventually become his friends. Hornet the Vanguard is an adventure game in which the story progresses through exploration and puzzle solving. Each case to be solved is completed in one chapter. This title contains chapters 0 through 2; chapters 3 and beyond will be released sequentially. Chapter 1 On a mission, Hachiya infiltrated the Koutoza, the best theater in Japan. There, however, an actress is murdered. The mysterious detective Yuzaki suspects Hachiya as the murderer. ...... "I like you a little bit. Would you like to be my subordinate person?" Hachiya is assigned to investigate the case with him and ......?