The Weirdest Times Miis Have Acted Like Detectives

The Mii characters, originally introduced by Nintendo in the Wii era, have been a source of fun and quirky interaction for players. These customizable avatars, which first appeared on the Wii and later on the Nintendo 3DS and Switch, have no fixed personalities but can be given unique characteristics, personalities, and outfits based on the player’s preferences. Over time, these Miis have been featured in several unexpected scenarios, and one of the most intriguing roles they’ve played is as detectives.

Detective-themed games and scenes, whether in Tomodachi Life, Miitopia, or other Mii-centric titles, have always been a unique way to blend comedy, mystery, and gameplay. But there are certain moments that stand out because of how bizarre or amusing the situations turned out to be. Let’s dive into some of the weirdest instances when Miis have acted like detectives, showcasing their uncanny (and often hilarious) problem-solving skills.

1. Tomodachi Life: The Case of the Missing Hat

In Tomodachi Life, players could interact with their Miis in a variety of ways, and one of the more entertaining features was the ability for Miis to encounter random scenarios, like solving mysteries. One of the strangest, yet hilarious, detective storylines involved a Mii who was desperate to recover their missing hat.

The game’s whimsical nature meant that no mystery was too small or absurd for the Miis to solve. The player would receive an alert from the game informing them that one of their Miis had lost a hat and was now setting out to solve the mystery. This might seem like a simple fetch quest, but the Mii detective’s investigation was far from ordinary. To track down the culprit, the Mii interrogated a series of other Miis, each of whom gave outlandish clues, like “It was definitely the giraffe!” or “Check the arcade!” The mix of strange and out-of-context detective work, combined with the ridiculous personalities of the Miis, made for a bizarre but entertaining experience.

The culprit, of course, turned out to be another Mii who had accidentally misplaced the hat during an impromptu dance-off, which added yet another layer of absurdity to the investigation.

2. Miitopia: The Mystery of the Stolen Socks

In Miitopia, a game that lets players create and control Miis in an RPG setting, the narrative often takes strange and unexpected turns. In one memorable instance, the Miis found themselves embroiled in a “whodunit” mystery that revolved around stolen socks. While the narrative in Miitopia was flexible, the odd case of missing socks was a storyline that captivated many players.

As players moved through the story, they were forced to play the role of detective, questioning fellow Miis and piecing together clues in a way that seemed more fitting for a high-stakes mystery than a quirky fantasy game. The sock thief turned out to be none other than the hero’s own trusty sidekick, who was “borrowing” the socks for a warm winter, despite having plenty of their own. The detective-like scene wasn’t too different from a noir film where the characters were far too serious about the situation, making it all the more hilarious.

3. Tomodachi Life: The Mystery of the Vanishing Ice Cream

Another detective-style scenario from Tomodachi Life featured a missing ice cream cone. This time, the Mii was on a mission to figure out who had stolen their treat right from under their nose. The Mii detective had to investigate suspicious behavior and track down the culprit. In the most absurd twist, the investigation revealed that the ice cream was actually “eaten” by a Mii who claimed they were “just trying to save it from melting.”

The comedic undertone of the investigation had Miis acting like seasoned detectives, yet their conclusions were always far-fetched, such as one suspect being “too distracted by their shiny shoes” to be a viable thief. The case, of course, ended in a humorous way, with the culprit being exonerated after revealing their ridiculous excuse—adding to the absurdity of the Mii detective trope.

4. Miitopia: The Dark Case of the Stolen Jewels

One of the darker, yet still bizarre, detective-like cases in the Miitopia universe involved the theft of a prized jewel. This storyline turned the Mii heroes into amateur detectives as they ventured across different towns and questioned their friends and companions. The twist, however, was that the “thief” wasn’t a single Mii but an entire group of bandits that turned out to be harmless and just wanted the jewels for their “special collection.”

The investigation took players through a number of quirky settings, each filled with oddball characters who delivered detective clichés with a sense of humor. The revelation that the thieves simply wanted to admire the jewels in their own ridiculous way played out like an absurd comedy sketch, where the Miis took themselves seriously, even though the stakes were almost laughable.

5. Miitopia: The Curious Case of the Confused Baker

One of the strangest detective moments came when the Miis were tasked with solving the case of the confused baker. In this investigation, the Mii detective had to track down why the local baker was suddenly producing bread that smelled like… cheese? The plot seemed straightforward enough, but the trail led to a series of increasingly bizarre clues, including the discovery of a strange, cheese-like substance in the flour, which turned out to be… well, an accidental mix-up with a goat cheese delivery.

The investigation was less about solving a serious crime and more about uncovering the outlandish mysteries of the Mii universe. The baker, who was mostly clueless but entirely convinced that they had cracked the case, believed they had accidentally stumbled upon an ancient baking secret. The entire scenario unfolded with a mix of detective noir tropes and absurd comedic moments, leaving players in stitches.

6. Tomodachi Life: The Mystery of the Missing Pizza Slice

Another hilarious Tomodachi Life detective case involved the disappearance of a single slice of pizza. This case is weird because it essentially became a game of “who ate the pizza slice,” but the investigation process felt like a serious detective drama.

The Mii who was hired to solve the case examined the remaining slices and conducted intense interviews, accusing each suspect of the most trivial of crimes. The humor was in how seriously the Mii detective took their role in this minuscule mystery, and yet all the suspects had preposterous alibis like, “I was in the library reading a book about spaghetti!” or “I was busy getting ready for my moonlight waltz.”

At the end, the mystery was solved by the most anticlimactic and ridiculous answer—one of the suspects had “eaten” the pizza slice out of sheer hunger, and no one was the wiser until it was too late.

7. Miitopia: The Inexplicable Case of the Disappearing Socks and Shoes

In Miitopia, players once again found themselves in detective mode, though this case involved a bizarre theft—a disappearance of both socks and shoes. As the Miis scrambled to find out who the thief was, they interrogated each other with strange questions and observed each other’s behavior. The case, as expected, spiraled into the most nonsensical direction possible, where it turned out the thief wasn’t even aware they had taken the shoes and socks, leading to a hilarious sequence of events where the culprit ended up with far too many pairs of shoes and socks.

The investigation became so convoluted that the Miis started to suspect anyone and everyone, even the talking animals in their party. This over-the-top confusion was typical of Mii detective scenarios, where the focus was more on absurdity than actual mystery-solving.

8. Tomodachi Life: The Case of the Missing Sunglasses

In one Tomodachi Life episode, the Mii detective was called to solve the case of the missing sunglasses. The stakes felt high, as the character who had lost them was an eccentric Mii known for always wearing the same pair of flashy shades. The investigation unfolded in typical Mii fashion, with suspects giving wildly offbeat responses to the detective’s questioning. One accused a cat of stealing them, while another suggested the sunglasses might have flown off during a windstorm. In the end, the detective’s conclusion was nothing short of ridiculous—the sunglasses had been under the Mii’s own bed the whole time, having been misplaced during a high-speed chase around the apartment to catch a runaway sandwich.

Conclusion

The weirdest times Miis have acted like detectives showcase the charm and whimsical nature of Nintendo’s Mii universe. Whether it’s a trivial missing hat or an absurd investigation into stolen socks, these quirky detective tales combine the best of mystery-solving with the bizarre world of Miis, making each case delightfully unpredictable. It’s these types of strange, humorous scenarios that make Miis stand out, turning even the most mundane tasks into opportunities for laughter and enjoyment.