Buddy Mission: Bond

January 29, 2021 Koei Tecmo Games Nintendo
Adventure Visual Novel
Switch
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Close in on the truth with your partner.
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Luke, a police officer aiming to become a hero like his late foster father had dreamed, and Aaron, the "Phantom Thief Beast" whose total damages are said to amount to several hundred billion. A strange encounter will greatly change their fate… This is the story of teamwork—and at times disparity—between dependable partners, the mystery of Luke’s father’s death, and a fiery friendship that confronts an earthshaking conspiracy.
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Release Date January 29, 2021
Developer Koei Tecmo Games
Publisher Nintendo
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person, Text
Themes Mystery