Akupara Games has been prolific lately, releasing several titles. Following our coverage of their deck-builder Zoeti, we now turn to The Darkside Detective, a puzzle game, and its sequel, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark (both released simultaneously!).
A Glimpse into the Darkside Detective Universe
The game opens on a gloomy, fog-shrouded night in Twin Lakes, a town where the strange, spooky, and absurd are everyday occurrences. Our protagonists are Detective Francis McQueen and his endearing, if occasionally clueless, partner Officer Patrick Dooley.
Together, they form the Darkside Division, a perpetually underfunded branch of the Twin Lakes Police Department. Players solve nine engaging cases, exploring the humorous and bizarre world of The Darkside Detective and its equally witty sequel.
These point-and-click adventures present a diverse range of challenges, from time-travel mysteries and tentacled horrors to unraveling carnival secrets and confronting mafia zombies. See the trailer below for a taste of the action!
Ready to Investigate?
The game is a playful homage to pop culture, referencing classic horror films, sci-fi shows, and buddy cop movies. Case titles alone are intriguing: Malice in Wonderland, Tome Alone, Disorient Express, Police Farce, Don of the Dead, Buy Hard, and Baits Motel.
The game's masterful blend of humor is a major highlight, woven into every pixel. The Darkside Detective is available on the Google Play Store for $6.99. A Fumble in the Dark can be played independently of its predecessor, also available on Google Play.
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