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Is Devil In The Capital worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Adventure fans who want a murder investigation set during Iran’s 1952 national movement
- Players who enjoy environmental puzzles and minigames alongside a narrated mystery
- Readers who prefer dialogue, documents, and interactive notes as part of a game
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay or fast, action-led progression
- Those looking for a short, mechanically simple experience rather than extensive dialogue and investigation materials
- Players who prefer open-ended exploration instead of a story spanning defined locations and backgrounds
Our take on Devil In The Capital
The defining detail is its historical noir investigation: detective Mohammad Afshar follows a chain of murders while uncovering an alleged coup and attempts to divert attention from the wider political conspiracy.
What is Devil In The Capital?
Detective Mohammad Afshar travels to Rasht after several murders, including the killing of a representative who supported Iran’s national movement.
The investigation unfolds amid efforts to divert public attention, steal Iranian oil, and prepare a coup. This adventure combines more than 12 minigames with environmental puzzles, interactive detective notes, graphic documents, newspapers, short stories, and old advertisements. The story spans more than 20 locations and 65 detailed 2D backgrounds, with 27 characters and over 150 pages of dialogue. Motion comics provide more than 20 minutes of additional narration, while film noir music runs for 60 minutes. The vendor states that the game offers more than 5 hours of gameplay.
How Devil In The Capital plays
- 01Investigation Narrative
- The case connects multiple murders with attempts to conceal sabotage, oil theft, and treason.
- 02Puzzle Activities
- Progress includes more than 12 minigames and dozens of puzzles built into the environments.
- 03Historical Materials
- The investigation includes newspapers, advertisements, short stories, and other graphic documents.
- 04Interactive Notes
- The detective’s daily records contain 95 pages of interactive content.
- 05Motion Comic Scenes
- More than 20 minutes of motion comics contribute to the story’s presentation.
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Devil In The Capital: platforms & release
Is Devil In The Capital worth it?
It is worth it if: adventure fans who want a murder investigation set during Iran’s 1952 national movement. Skip it if: players seeking combat-heavy gameplay or fast, action-led progression.
Where can I download Devil In The Capital?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Devil In The Capital's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Devil In The Capital on?
Windows only.
