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Akupara Games The Darkside Detective PC Steam downloadable game

SKU CH-332C-92X1E

A comedic point-and-click adventure with nine paranormal micro-cases to solve in Twin Lakes City

  • NameThe Darkside Detective
  • PublisherAkupara Games
  • DeveloperSpooky Doorway
  • PlatformPC
  • GenreAdventure
  • PackagingDownload
  • 9 bite-sized paranormal cases to solve
  • Christmas Spectacular Special adds festive mystery
  • Award-winning comedic adventure with witty writing
  • Music composed by Ben Prunty of FTL fame
  • Point-and-click detective gameplay in Twin Lakes City

The Darkside Detective Adventure

The Darkside Detective is a comedic point-and-click adventure game developed by Spooky Doorway and published by Akupara Games. It is delivered as a Steam download code for PC, requiring a Steam account for activation. Players investigate nine paranormal micro cases across Twin Lakes City, including a Christmas special, with dialogue available in English, French, German and Spanish.

Steam Activation and Platform Fit

This downloadable title fits into any PC build that runs the Steam client and meets the game's minimum system requirements. It needs no physical media, freeing up drive bays and optical drives. An internet connection is essential for the initial Steam activation and any subsequent updates, but the game then runs locally without further online dependency.

Content Scope and Replay Value

The complete Season One collection provides roughly nine bite-sized cases, each designed for a single sitting, with a Christmas Spectacular Special included. High-definition pixel art and a soundtrack by Ben Prunty add atmosphere without demanding high-end hardware. Completionists will exhaust the scripted mysteries after one playthrough, as the game offers no procedural generation or branching endings.

Highlights

  • 9 bite-sized paranormal cases to solve
  • Christmas Spectacular Special adds festive mystery
  • Award-winning comedic adventure with witty writing
  • Music composed by Ben Prunty of FTL fame
  • Point-and-click detective gameplay in Twin Lakes City

Specifications

NameThe Darkside Detective
PublisherAkupara Games
DeveloperSpooky Doorway
PlatformPC
GenreAdventure
PackagingDownload
DRMSteam
Release DateJuly 26, 2017
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:
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Pentium 4
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Chipset 3000
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 1 GB available space
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS:
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Pentium 4
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Dedicated GPU
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 1 GB available space ‍👉Check gaming pc with Windows 11 Pro
Supported LanguageSubtitle Languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain
Menu Languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain
Feature• 9 paranormal bite-sized micro cases to investigate around Twin Lakes City, including a Christmas Spectacular Special
• At least three jokes
• Cutting edge, high definition pixels
• One free curse-removal, up to and including mid-level witch hexes
• Music from Ben Prunty, the audiomancer behind gems such as Into the Breach, Subnautica, and FTL
Disclaimer© 2017 Spooky Doorway
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How many micro cases are included in the complete season one collection?

The complete season one collection includes nine paranormal micro cases to investigate around Twin Lakes City, plus a Christmas Spectacular Special case.

Does the game require a constant internet connection after activation on Steam?

After activation through your Steam account, the game runs locally on your PC without needing a persistent internet connection.

What operating systems are supported for this Steam downloadable game?

The game is a PC Steam download; specific operating system requirements are detailed on the Steam store page for activation and play.

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