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Is The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Point-and-click adventure fans who want a sequence of self-contained investigations
- Players drawn to paranormal mysteries with humorous elements
- Players who enjoy pixel-rendered adventures set across varied locations
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who want a single continuous case may find the nine standalone investigations fragmented.
- Players who prefer action-focused play may hit a wall with the point-and-click investigation format.
- Players seeking a role-playing game or a combat-focused adventure may find the stated gameplay scope too narrow.
Our take on The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Players looking for one continuous mystery may bounce when the game shifts between its nine standalone cases. The point-and-click format is another likely stopping point for anyone expecting action-led play rather than solving investigations through mouse input.
What is The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark?
Detective Francis McQueen returns to Twin Lakes to investigate strange and often paranormal events.
The story follows McQueen’s effort to rescue his sidekick, Officer Dooley, from the Darkside. Across nine standalone cases, the pair visit locations including a carnival, a retirement home and an amateur wrestling circuit, with one case taking them to Ireland. Gameplay uses pointing and clicking to solve mysteries. A brief recap of the first game is included for players who have not played it. The adventure combines paranormal investigations with humor and pixel-rendered visuals.
How The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark plays
- 01Standalone cases
- The investigations take place in varied settings, from a local retirement home to Ireland.
- 02Previous-game recap
- A short summary of the first game is available for players who are starting with this installment.
- 03Original soundtrack
- The music is composed by Thomas O'Boyle.
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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark: platforms & release
Is The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark worth it?
It is worth it if: point-and-click adventure fans who want a sequence of self-contained investigations. Skip it if: players who want a single continuous case may find the nine standalone investigations fragmented.
Where can I download The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
