The new crime mystery game will be released on the Nintendo DS in Spring 2010.

From the makers of Hotel Dusk comes AGAIN; a crime mystery game that’s full of surprises, suspense, and a unique visual presentation. Similar in style to CSI, AGAIN will be a text-based adventure that’s scheduled for release in Spring 2010.

The story begins 19 years ago in the town of Clockford where a series of unsolved murders leaves its residents shocked. Detectives at the crime scenes find a mysterious clue that links the murders together in the form of a torn dollar bill; showing the Eye of Providence. Fast forward to the present, and another string of murders with the same piece of evidence is enough to convince the investigators to re-open the case.

As FBI Agent Jonathan Weaver, you will follow the clues using his Past Vision powers and navigate through a fictitious adaptation of an early 90’s crime-ridden New Jersey. In addition to uncovering the story, you will learn of each character’s background, stories that are interesting within themselves.

The game will feature…

• Dual Vertical Screens—Past and Current Vision: Explore the clues of crime scenes by using “Past Vision” powers, and uncover secrets of the evidence in “Current Vision”.
• Stylized Presentation: Live a novel, players hold the DS in a vertical orientation. There are dual 3D screens, a unique interface, and a use of actors and past events played out in full-motion video sequences.
• Mind Bending Puzzles: Advance your way through cases by solving puzzles to get one step closer to unveiling the mystery.

Press release [Tecmo via Games Press]