Darkside Detective: Point-and-Click Mystery Franchise Expands

Akupara Games has been busy lately, releasing a string of new titles. Following their recent deck-building game, Zoeti, comes The Darkside Detective, a quirky puzzle adventure. And that's not all – they've also released its sequel, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, making both available simultaneously!

Exploring the World of The Darkside Detective

The game begins on a misty, mysterious night in Twin Lakes, a city where the strange, spooky, and downright silly are everyday occurrences. Our heroes are Detective Francis McQueen and his perpetually lovable (if occasionally clueless) partner, Officer Patrick Dooley.

Together, they form the Darkside Division, a perpetually underfunded branch of the Twin Lakes Police Department. You'll join them in solving nine engaging cases, delving into the hilarious and bizarre world of The Darkside Detective and its equally witty sequel.

These point-and-click adventures offer a diverse range of challenges, from time-travel puzzles and tentacled horrors to uncovering carnival secrets and battling mafia zombies. Check out the trailer below for a taste of the action!

The game is a playful homage to pop culture, brimming with references to classic horror movies, sci-fi shows, and buddy cop films. Case titles alone are a treat, including "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 and pixel art is truly captivating. If you're interested, The Darkside Detective is available on the Google Play Store for $6.99. You can also jump straight into A Fumble in the Dark without playing the first game – find it on Google Play as well.

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