Darkside Detective Returns with Sequel and Steam Release

Akupara Games has been prolific lately, releasing a string of titles. Following their deck-building game, Zoeti, comes the puzzle adventure The Darkside Detective, and its sequel, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark (both released simultaneously!).

Delving into the Darkside Detective Universe

The game opens on a bleak, fog-laden 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 unlikely duo of the Darkside Division – a severely underfunded branch of the Twin Lakes Police Department.

Players will solve nine engaging cases, exploring the hilarious 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 uncovering carnival secrets and battling mafia zombies. See the action for yourself in the trailer below!

Ready to Investigate?

The game is a delightful homage to pop culture, brimming with references to classic horror films, sci-fi series, 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. Interestingly, A Fumble in the Dark can be enjoyed independently of its predecessor, also available on Google Play.

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