Point-And-Click Mystery Game The Darkside Detective Is Now Out, Along With Its Sequel A Fumble in the Dark

Akupara Games has been prolific lately, releasing several titles recently. Following their deck-building game Zoeti, they've launched The Darkside Detective, a puzzle game, along with its sequel, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark (yes, both at once!).

A Glimpse into The Darkside Detective

The game opens on a gloomy, fog-shrouded night in Twin Lakes, a town where the strange, spooky, and utterly absurd are everyday occurrences. Our protagonists are Detective Francis McQueen and his partner, the endearingly clueless Officer Patrick Dooley.

Together, they form the Darkside Division, a perpetually underfunded unit within the Twin Lakes Police Department. You'll help them solve nine quirky cases, delving into 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 trailer below for a taste of the action!

The game is a playful tribute 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, infused 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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