《希特勒的遺產》（Dark Auction）是由IzanagiGames開發、GOOD SMILE COMPANY 與IzanagiGames共同發行的正統推理解謎冒險遊戲，於2026年1月29日登上PlayStation 5、Nintendo Switch 與PC（Steam）平台，支援英語、日語、繁體中文與簡體中文語言。由《Another Code》、《願望之屋》原作者鈴木理香擔任原作與劇本，角色設計出自《黑街》作者 Kohske，音樂則由《魔物獵人》系列作曲家小見山優子負責，導演與製作人為梅田慎介。這樣的創作陣容使《希特勒的遺產》自公開以來便備受矚目，被譽為「日本推理冒險遊戲的回歸之作」。

故事發生於1981年歐洲某國。主角諾亞（Noah）是一位18歲的青年，從小被母親拋棄，與他那古怪且執著的父親李奧納多（Leonardo） 相依為命。李奧納多是一位落魄作家，長年沉迷於研究神秘人物「獨裁者X」—這位象徵極權與瘋狂的歷史人物，被暗示與希特勒的影子有關。儘管生活拮据，李奧納多仍堅持追尋「獨裁者X遺物」的真相，甚至為此傾盡家產。某日，他突然收到一封神秘的邀請函，邀他前往一座偏遠古堡，參加一場只邀請特定人士的「遺物拍賣會」。在那裡，據說將拍賣出屬於獨裁者X的真實遺產。

諾亞極力勸阻父親參加這場危險的活動，但李奧納多仍執意前往，並承諾回來後會將一切真相告訴他。然而，約定之日過後，父親卻音訊全無。為了尋找失蹤的父親，諾亞孤身前往古堡，卻在那裡見到難以置信的景象——不僅父親不知所蹤，他與其他拍賣參與者一同被困在古堡中，而拍賣會的真正目的，也遠比表面上更加詭異與致命。

以全3D的方式重現詭譎陰森的古堡。將自由探索每個樓層與房間，蒐集線索、與其他參與者互動，揭穿他們的謊言與隱藏的創傷。核心玩法結合「探索」與「拍賣推理」兩大階段。在探索階段，透過與角色對話、觀察物品來收集情報，這些資訊會自動儲存在名為「Word Cloud（文字雲系統）」 的資料庫中。這些關鍵字之後將成為推理拍賣的核心工具——在拍賣階段，必須利用所收集的關鍵字來推敲真相，或影響競標的進程。

與一般拍賣不同，《希特勒的遺產》的競標不以金錢為籌碼，而是以「記憶」為代價。每位參與者都能透過稱為EPO（記憶再現裝置） 的機器，以自身的記憶片段作為「貨幣」參與競拍。然而，記憶往往帶有主觀與創傷，可能被扭曲、掩蓋或被篡改。若提供的記憶不完整或錯誤，拍賣將失敗，甚至可能導致角色陷入精神崩潰。

諾亞在拍賣中的身份是「支援者」，他的任務是協助他人修正記憶、重建真相。當玩家成功引導出完整記憶時，不僅能贏得拍品，也會揭開每位角色內心深處的秘密與痛苦。而每件拍品背後，也隱藏著奇異的命運與歷史真相，構成整個故事的拼圖。本作的角色設計由《黑街》的Kohske操刀，人物筆觸冷峻、細膩且富有現代漫畫感，展現出懸疑與人性劇的雙重張力。

音樂由知名作曲家小見山優子負責，以鋼琴與管弦樂為基調，融合電子聲效與詭異旋律，完美烘托拍賣會的緊張氣氛與心理驚悚感。畫面採用寫實3D風格，古堡的建築細節、光影處理與鏡頭運用都極具電影感，讓玩家彷彿置身一場心理與記憶交錯的懸疑電影之中。

由推理名家鈴木理香親自撰寫劇本，她以擅長描寫人物心理與家庭糾葛而聞名。作品在懸疑之中融入親情、記憶與人性探討，主題圍繞「記憶能否作為真相的證據」與「人們為信念所付出的代價」。並非單純的歷史陰謀故事，而是一場有關「父與子」、「真相與謊言」的心理探索，在追尋父親秘密的同時，也將直面自身內心深處的恐懼與迷惘。

自遊戲發表以來，便引起日本與歐美推理遊戲社群的廣泛關注。媒體普遍稱讚其劇本設定極具懸疑深度，結合「拍賣×記憶」的創新玩法被視為一次對傳統冒險遊戲結構的顛覆。由鈴木理香領銜的製作陣容更讓人期待其敘事品質，尤其在玩家對《Another Code》系列懷舊情懷的加持下，被視為她回歸推理本格舞台的重要代表作。試玩媒體指出，本作的節奏緊湊、氣氛壓迫感強，角色之間的心理攻防與謊言揭露極具戲劇性。拍賣環節的記憶修復機制則兼具策略與情感張力，使每一次決策都關乎角色的命運。粉絲社群普遍認為這將是2026年最受期待的日式推理冒險遊戲之一，甚至被譽為「《逆轉裁判》與《極限脫出》之間的黑暗系後繼者」。

總結來說，《希特勒的遺產》是一部集懸疑、心理、親情與歷史寓言於一體的沉浸式推理冒險遊戲。以記憶為籌碼的拍賣設計，探討真相與虛構的界線，並以極具電影感的敘事與音樂，構築出關於人性與遺產的黑暗盛宴。這不僅是一場解謎遊戲，更是關於「信念、謊言與救贖」的心理旅程。

Dark Auction: Hitler’s Legacy is a mystery adventure game developed by IzanagiGames and co-published by GOOD SMILE COMPANY and IzanagiGames. It will launch on January 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam), supporting English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

The game is written and created by Rika Suzuki, the original author of Another Code and Wish Room: Secret of Cape West. Character design is by Kohske, author of Gangsta., while the music is composed by Yuko Komiyama, known for her work on the Monster Hunter series. The director and producer is Shinsuke Umeda. With such a powerhouse creative team, Dark Auction: Hitler’s Legacy has been hailed as a grand “return to form” for Japanese mystery adventure games since its initial reveal.

Story

Set in a fictional European country in 1981, the story follows Noah, an 18-year-old young man who was abandoned by his mother and raised by his eccentric, obsessive father Leonardo, a failed novelist. Leonardo has spent years obsessing over the enigmatic figure known only as “Dictator X”, a symbol of tyranny and madness rumored to be connected to the shadow of Adolf Hitler himself.

Despite living in poverty, Leonardo is determined to uncover the truth behind Dictator X’s relics, pouring all his remaining wealth into his research. One day, he receives a mysterious invitation to a secluded castle to attend a private relic auction, said to feature the true legacy of Dictator X.

Noah tries desperately to stop his father from attending, but Leonardo insists—and promises to share the truth upon his return. Days later, Leonardo vanishes without a trace. Determined to find him, Noah travels alone to the castle, only to encounter a terrifying mystery: not only is his father missing, but the auction participants are trapped inside, and the true purpose of the event is far more sinister than it appears.

Gameplay

The game recreates the eerie atmosphere of the castle in full 3D, allowing players to freely explore each floor and room, uncover clues, and interact with other participants to expose lies and hidden traumas.

The gameplay is divided into two main phases: Exploration and Auction Deduction.

• In the Exploration Phase, players gather information through dialogue and item inspection. All findings are stored in a special database called the “Word Cloud System.”
• During the Auction Phase, these collected keywords become tools for deduction, allowing players to influence the bidding and unveil the truth.

However, the auctions in Dark Auction don’t use money as currency — they use memories. Each participant can trade fragments of their memories using a device called the EPO (Episodic Projection Organizer). Yet, memories are unreliable — they can be distorted, repressed, or manipulated. Submitting incomplete or false memories can lead to failed bids or even cause mental breakdowns.

Noah’s role in the auction is that of a “Supporter.” His task is to help others reconstruct their memories and restore truth. When a complete memory is successfully restored, the player not only wins the auctioned item but also unveils each character’s hidden secrets and emotional scars. Every item sold carries its own fragment of fate and history, forming the larger puzzle behind the story.

Art, Music, and Atmosphere

Character designs by Kohske feature sharp, modern manga-inspired lines that capture both the intensity of suspense and the depth of human drama.
Composer Yuko Komiyama delivers a haunting score blending piano, orchestral arrangements, and electronic elements, perfectly heightening the tension and psychological dread of the auction scenes.

The game’s realistic 3D visuals bring the castle to life with cinematic lighting and dynamic camera work, immersing players in a psychological thriller that feels like stepping into a film woven from memory and fear.

Themes and Reception

Penned by Rika Suzuki, renowned for her exploration of human emotions and family ties, Dark Auction: Hitler’s Legacy intertwines suspense with reflections on memory, truth, and the price of belief. It is not just a historical conspiracy story, but a psychological journey about a father and son, truth and lies, and the fragile nature of reality.

Since its announcement, the game has generated widespread attention among mystery fans in Japan and the West. Critics have praised its narrative depth and innovative “Memory Auction” mechanic as a bold reinvention of classic adventure structures. Suzuki’s return to the genre has been celebrated as a comeback to the core of narrative-driven mysteries, reminiscent of her earlier masterpieces.

Early previews highlight its tight pacing, atmospheric tension, and emotionally charged mind games between characters. The memory-reconstruction system adds both strategic and emotional weight, making every choice critical to survival and revelation.

Fans are already calling it one of the most anticipated Japanese mystery adventures of 2026, with many dubbing it “the dark successor to Ace Attorney and Zero Escape.”

Conclusion

Dark Auction: Hitler’s Legacy is an immersive blend of suspense, psychology, family drama, and historical allegory. Its unique mechanic — bidding with memories — challenges players to question the boundary between truth and illusion. With its cinematic storytelling, evocative music, and profound emotional themes, it stands as a dark, introspective journey about faith, lies, and redemption.