Game enthusiasts and mystery lovers have something exciting to look forward to this spring. Rogueside Games, known for their diverse portfolio including titles like Guns, Gore & Cannoli and Hidden Through Time, is set to release their newest venture into the visual novel genre. Best Served Cold offers players a unique blend of bartending simulation and detective work in a stylish alternate-history setting.

Scheduled for release on May 5, 2025, for PC via Steam (with console versions to follow), Best Served Cold transports players to The Nightcap, a speakeasy in an alternate Jazz Age Europe. As the establishment's bartender, players will mix drinks, engage in conversations with patrons, and gradually uncover clues that help solve five interconnected cases leading to a central murder mystery.

What sets Best Served Cold apart is its emphasis on player choice. The decisions made during conversations and investigations will significantly impact the story's progression, with some characters' lives hanging in the balance. This dynamic storytelling approach promises high replay value as players explore different narrative paths.

The game will be priced at $17.99 on Steam, with a 10% discount available during its first week. While the PC version launches first, console players on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X can look forward to playing the game later in 2025. Interestingly, while there's no native Switch 2 version announced, the game will be playable on Nintendo's next-gen console through backward compatibility.

For visual novel enthusiasts and mystery game fans, Best Served Cold presents an intriguing premise that combines atmospheric storytelling with interactive gameplay elements. The Jazz Age setting, complete with its speakeasy ambiance and murder mystery intrigue, offers a fresh take on the visual novel format.

As the May 5 release date approaches, anticipation builds for this innovative take on the visual novel genre. With its compelling premise, stylish presentation, and meaningful player choices, Best Served Cold promises to deliver a memorable gaming experience for mystery enthusiasts and visual novel fans alike.