Akupara Games has been prolific lately, releasing titles like the deck-builder Zoeti and now the puzzle game The Darkside Detective, along with its sequel, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark (both available simultaneously!).
Exploring the Darkside Detective Universe
The game unfolds on a gloomy, fog-shrouded night in Twin Lakes, a city where the strange, eerie, and utterly absurd are commonplace. Meet Detective Francis McQueen and his partner, the endearingly clumsy Officer Patrick Dooley, the dynamic duo of the Darkside Division – the perpetually underfunded branch of the Twin Lakes Police Department.
Prepare to solve nine quirky cases with them, delving into the hilarious and bizarre world of The Darkside Detective and its equally witty sequel. These point-and-click adventures will challenge you with everything from time-travel paradoxes and tentacled horrors to uncovering carnival secrets and battling mafia zombies. See it all in action with the trailer below!
Ready to Dive In?
The game is a delightful homage to pop culture, brimming with references to 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 standout feature, woven into every pixel. 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 prequel – find it on Google Play as well.
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