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Digital download code card for The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark on PC via Steam

Akupara Games

Akupara Games The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark downloadable game

SKU CH-TZD2-HY69E

A point-and-click adventure sequel with six supernatural cases, pixel-art visuals, and an original soundtrack, activated via Steam on PC

  • NameThe Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
  • PublisherAkupara Games
  • DeveloperSpooky Doorway
  • PlatformPC
  • GenreAdventure
  • PackagingDownload
  • 6 unique supernatural cases to investigate
  • Point-and-click gameplay with modern mechanics
  • Original soundtrack by composer Thomas O'Boyle
  • Photo-realistic pixel art visual style
  • Includes recap for newcomers to the series

What you get

The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is a point-and-click adventure game published by Akupara Games for PC. It delivers six supernatural cases with pixel-art visuals and a soundtrack by Thomas O'Boyle. The title continues the story of Detective Francis McQueen and Officer Dooley in the cursed city of Twin Lakes.

Before you buy

You need a Steam account to activate the supplied online game code. An internet connection is required for activation and download through the Steam client. The game interface and subtitles support English, French, German and Spanish, while spoken dialogue is English only.

Daily experience

The downloadable format means no physical media to store or lose, and the game stays linked to your Steam library for re-installation. Humour-driven writing and low hardware demands let you play in short sessions without a steep learning curve. Buyers who want fast-paced action or multiplayer modes will not find them here.

Highlights

  • 6 unique supernatural cases to investigate
  • Point-and-click gameplay with modern mechanics
  • Original soundtrack by composer Thomas O'Boyle
  • Photo-realistic pixel art visual style
  • Includes recap for newcomers to the series

Specifications

NameThe Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
PublisherAkupara Games
DeveloperSpooky Doorway
PlatformPC
GenreAdventure
PackagingDownload
DRMSteam
Release DateApril 15, 2021
System RequirementsIn order to activate this game, you will require a third-party 'Steam' account. For full details on how to activate please follow this link: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5414-TFBN-1352
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
*Windows*
OS: Windows XP
Processor: Pentium 4
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Chipset 3000
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 1 GB available space
*macOS*
OS: Mac OS X 10.7
Processor: Intel® Core™ Duo 1.83GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
*Linux*
OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Processor: Pentium 4
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Chipset 3000
Storage
Supported LanguageSpoken Languages: English
Subtitle Languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain
Menu Languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain
Feature- 6 unique cases, the likes of which you’ve never seen before (not a guarantee)
- Uses both pointing and clicking technology
- Music from Thomas O'Boyle, a totally-living composer, definitely not undead
- Photo-Realistic* Pixel Rendering (*Depends on your definition of photo-realism)
- 1 mail-in rebate per customer on exorcism services for hauntings resulting from play
- A brief recap of the events of "The Darkside Detective" for anyone who hasn't played it and doesn't want to
Disclaimer© 2020 Spooky Doorway
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the Steam code include a physical disc or manual, or is anything else required to start playing?

The purchase provides a Steam activation code only; no physical media or printed manual is included. A free Steam account and internet connection are required to redeem the code and download the game.

Is there a choice of editions or extra content bundles for this title?

The listing covers the standard release of The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark with all six cases included; no alternate editions or DLC bundles are mentioned.

Will the game run on a typical office laptop with integrated graphics?

The game uses 2D pixel-art graphics and point-and-click mechanics, so it is designed to run on modest hardware; a Steam account and the ability to run the Steam client are the main prerequisites.

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