Make yourself a cup of coffee and strap yourself in, because this is complicated. Bandai Namco has released a five minute trailer attempting to explain how the gameplay loop for its new Death Note adaptation – free with PS Plus Essential this week – works. It’s complicated, so you’ll need to pay attention, and maybe even watch the video twice.

Effectively, we’re looking at an Among Us social deduction-style experience for ten players, which fits the subject material well. Your goal, depending on which side you’re on, is to either eliminate your opponents using the eponymous Death Note – or detect who Kira is and dispose of the murderous memo.

Each match will unfold in phases, and you’ll have tasks to complete during each round. Obviously, your primary goal will be to deceive your opponents, however, and reach your ultimate objective undetected.

It all looks interesting, but even for those familiar with Among Us, we hope this has a good tutorial because it does seem quite overwhelming. Are you planning to give this a go, or are you allergic to the very idea of online deduction games? Find the killer in the comments section below.

[source youtube.com]