First look at newly announced Detective Pikachu 3DS game

When Pikachu goes into full-on detective mode, something glorious happens, he not only learns to speak, but also drinks coffee and gets kisses from girls in alleys. Since 2013, we have been patiently awaiting the arrival of the Detective Pikachu game for the 3DS.

Officially called, Meitantei Pikachu: Shin Konbi Tanjyou, in Japan, the game looks a lot less terrifying than it's in-development tease (as seen below).

The game will make players the Dr. Watson to the surprising deep-voiced Pikachu's Sherlock. Whether or not the game will make a Western release has not been detailed.

Meitantei Pikachu: Shin Konbi Tanjyou will be released on the Nintendo eShop on February 3 in Japan. It’s priced at 1,500 yen ($12.65), but will be available for the special price of 1,200 yen ($10.12) until February 29.

[tipped by NeoGaf]