Akupara Games has been prolific lately, releasing a steady stream of titles. Following their deck-building game Zoeti, they've launched The Darkside Detective, a quirky puzzle game, alongside its sequel, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark.
Delving into the Darkside Detective Universe
The game opens on a gloomy, fog-shrouded night in Twin Lakes, a city where the strange, supernatural, and utterly absurd are commonplace. Players control Detective Francis McQueen and his partner, the endearingly clumsy Officer Patrick Dooley, as they navigate the underfunded Darkside Division of the Twin Lakes Police Department.
Nine bite-sized cases await, each a hilarious and bizarre adventure. Expect to encounter time-traveling enigmas, flesh-hungry tentacles, carnival mysteries, and even mafia zombies! See the action unfold in the trailer below:
Ready to Investigate?
The Darkside Detective is a loving tribute to pop culture, brimming with references to classic horror films, sci-fi series, and buddy cop movies. Case titles alone – Malice in Wonderland, Tome Alone, Disorient Express, Police Farce, Don of the Dead, Buy Hard, and Baits Motel – hint at the game's playful nature.
The game's humor permeates every pixel. The Darkside Detective is available on the Google Play Store for $6.99. Interestingly, A Fumble in the Dark can be enjoyed independently of its predecessor, also available on Google Play.
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