The Darkside Detective Series: Gripping Mystery Unveiled

Akupara Games has been prolific lately, releasing several titles. Following their recent deck-building game, Zoeti, comes the puzzle game, The Darkside Detective, and its sequel, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark (both available now!).

Exploring Twin Lakes' Supernatural Side

The game opens on a gloomy, fog-shrouded night in Twin Lakes, a city where the bizarre and paranormal are commonplace. Players control Detective Francis McQueen and his endearing, if slightly bumbling, partner, Officer Patrick Dooley.

Together, they form the Darkside Division, a perpetually underfunded unit of the Twin Lakes Police Department. You'll solve nine quirky cases, delving into the hilarious and strange 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 monstrous tentacles to carnival secrets and zombie mobsters. See the action for yourself in the trailer below!

The game is a playful homage to pop culture, referencing classic horror films, sci-fi shows, and buddy cop movies. Case titles alone hint at the quirky gameplay: 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, permeating every pixel. The Darkside Detective is available on the Google Play Store for $6.99. A Fumble in the Dark can be played independently of its predecessor, also available on Google Play.

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