The Darkside Detective (2018)

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The Darkside Detective is a multi award-winning comedic serial adventure about the detective Francis McQueen and his sidekick, Officer Patrick Dooley. Set in Twin Lakes City, they investigate cases related to evil forces like cultists, demons and the occult. The player follows their journey as they point at everything in sight, click around mysterious and eerie locations to lay these cases to rest. The game requires tactical thinking and logic as well as borrowing help from friends when needed.

Platforms: Linux,PC (Microsoft Windows),Mac,PlayStation 4,Xbox One,Nintendo Switch,PlayStation 5,Google Stadia

Release date: 2018-02-07

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If you’re looking for a fun and light-hearted video game experience, then look no further than “The Darkside Detective.” Join The Darkside Detective, Francis McQueen, as he investigates the bizarre, the supernatural and those missing cat cases that keep getting dropped on his desk.

In this point-and-click adventure game created by Irish developer Spooky Doorway Games (in collaboration with AdventureX), players take control of McQueen as he solves puzzles and mysteries in the fictional city of Twin Lakes. With an art style reminiscent of classic LucasArts/Sierra games from the ‘90s such as Day Of The Tentacle or Monkey Island series, The Darkside Detective is sure to bring back some nostalgia for seasoned gamers while still providing plenty of laughs for newcomers.

Players will be tasked with investigating all sorts of paranormal activities within Twin Lakes including ghosts haunting houses, evil cults summoning monsters in dark alleys and cursed objects wreaking havoc around town. These investigations are accompanied by witty dialogue between McQueen and his partners at the 6th Division Police Department who provide humorous banter throughout each investigation adding to both atmosphere and story elements.

Not only does McQueen need to solve these creepy cases but also find out why they’re happening in the first place! While doing so a wide range of mini games can be encountered which helps break up any potential monotony during gameplay time helping maintain interest levels consistently high throughout your playthrough . All this is topped off with some catchy music bringing it altogether creating an enjoyable gaming experience that won't soon be forgotten about!

So if you're looking for something new to play or just want something silly yet satisfyingly challenging then join detective Francis McQueen on his many adventures through Twin Lake's mysterious underworld today!

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