The Darkside Detective
The Darkside Detective
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The Darkside Detective

Investigate the bizarre and the downright confusing cases of Twin Lakes City. An award-winning point-and-click adventure for the modern nostalgic who appreciates smart humor, retro pixel art, and at least three jokes.

Key Figures

Downloads

9K+

User Rating

4.9/5

Total Ratings

100

Publisher

Akupara Games, LLC

Category

Games

Locales

1

Latest Version

1.0.4 - Christmas Icon Update

Size

992.5 MB

First Released

Aug 8, 2024
Features

Investigations for the Criminally Underfunded

Join the Darkside Division in Twin Lakes for a comedic, paranormal adventure that respects your intelligence and your busy schedule.

Witty Paranormal Puzzles

Navigate the bizarre with sharp writing and clever puzzles that reward your curiosity and pop-culture savvy.

Episodic Mystery-Snacks

Perfect for your commute, enjoy 9 bite-sized cases that deliver satisfying resolutions without the 40-hour grind.

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Screenshots

The Darkside Detective - A pixel art dialogue scene between Officer Dooley and the detective in the rain

A pixel art dialogue scene between Officer Dooley and the detective in the rain

The Darkside Detective - Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley standing with glowing green ghosts on a subway train in a pixel art style

Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley standing with glowing green ghosts on a subway train in a pixel art style

The Darkside Detective - A pixel art scene from The Darkside Detective showing Detective McQueen and officers at a reception desk

A pixel art scene from The Darkside Detective showing Detective McQueen and officers at a reception desk

The Darkside Detective - Pixel art scene of Detective Francis McQueen investigating a glowing book with purple lightning in a dark library.

Pixel art scene of Detective Francis McQueen investigating a glowing book with purple lightning in a dark library.

The Darkside Detective - Pixel art gameplay screenshot of The Darkside Detective showing Librarian Doris talking to Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley in a library.

Pixel art gameplay screenshot of The Darkside Detective showing Librarian Doris talking to Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley in a library.

The Darkside Detective - Pixel art characters McQueen and Dooley investigating a dinosaur skeleton in a museum

Pixel art characters McQueen and Dooley investigating a dinosaur skeleton in a museum

The Darkside Detective - A pixel art mini game showing a pipe connection puzzle with glowing blue energy in The Darkside Detective.

A pixel art mini game showing a pipe connection puzzle with glowing blue energy in The Darkside Detective.

The Darkside Detective - Pixel art of Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley standing next to Mallbot 5000 and a Christmas tree.

Pixel art of Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley standing next to Mallbot 5000 and a Christmas tree.

The Darkside Detective - Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley standing in a pixel art elevator next to a building directory panel.

Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley standing in a pixel art elevator next to a building directory panel.

Description

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective. "Where cultists crawl, where demons dwell, where the occult… occults? *ahem* That's where you’ll find Detective Francis McQueen, the lead investigator of the criminally underfunded Darkside Division. When evil darkens the doorsteps of Twin Lakes City – hell, even when it just loiters around shop fronts or hangs out in shady alleyways – he’s there, ready to investigate the cases that nobody else will. He is The Darkside Detective. ----- The COMPLETE SEASON ONE collection of this multi award-winning comedic serial adventure sees Detective McQueen and his sidekick, Officer Patrick Dooley, investigating cases plaguing Twin Lakes and its colorful citizens. Point at everything in sight, click around mysterious and eerie locations, and use your wits (or borrow a friend’s) to lay these cases to rest! Feature List • 9 paranormal bite-sized micro cases to investigate around Twin Lakes City, including a Christmas Spectacular Special • At least three jokes • Cutting edge, high definition pixels • One free curse-removal, up to and including mid-level witch hexes • Music from Ben Prunty, the audiomancer behind gems such as Into the Breach, Subnautica, and FTL

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