Akupara Games has been prolific lately, releasing several titles. We recently covered their deck-building game, Zoeti, and now we're looking at their puzzle game, The Darkside Detective, along with its sequel, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark (both released simultaneously!).

Exploring the Quirky World of The Darkside Detective

The game opens on a misty, ominous night in Twin Lakes, a town where the strange and surreal are commonplace. Players control Detective Francis McQueen and his partner, Officer Patrick Dooley, the endearingly clumsy duo of the Darkside Division – a severely underfunded branch of the Twin Lakes Police Department.

You'll solve nine engaging cases, delving into the hilarious and bizarre universe 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 monstrous tentacles to uncovering carnival secrets and battling mafia zombies. See the trailer below for a glimpse of the action!

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The game is a delightful homage to pop culture, brimming with references to classic horror films, sci-fi shows, and buddy cop movies. The cases themselves boast intriguing titles: Malice in Wonderland, Tome Alone, Disorient Express, Police Farce, Don of the Dead, Buy Hard, and Baits Motel.

The game's humor is a standout feature, woven seamlessly into every pixel. The Darkside Detective is available on the Google Play Store for $6.99. Interestingly, you can jump straight into A Fumble in the Dark without playing the prequel – also available on Google Play.

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