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Is The Shapeshifting Detective worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want supernatural murder mysteries presented through filmed scenes
- Mystery fans who enjoy using character identities to access hidden conversations
- Players seeking investigations with a randomly selected murderer
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a fast-paced game may find the questioning-focused structure slow
- Those wanting the same culprit and sequence of discoveries in every playthrough may not prefer the random murderer
- Players who do not enjoy full-motion video storytelling may not suit this format
Our take on The Shapeshifting Detective
Identity replacement takes the place of a standard detective disguise: changing form opens private conversations and encounters. The random murderer also shifts the central mystery between playthroughs instead of fixing one culprit.
What is The Shapeshifting Detective?
Investigate the death of Dorota Shaw in a supernatural-noir murder mystery presented through full-motion video.
Three tarot readers are prime suspects, each with possible knowledge of the crime and secrets they do not share freely. The detective can assume other characters’ identities to access hidden conversations and private encounters, including encounters involving the next victim. A questioning interface includes a delete mechanic, while the murderer is selected randomly at the start of each game. The game contains more than 1600 full HD video responses. While exploring the town of August, players hear a streaming radio broadcast featuring dark fiction read by listed content creators.
How The Shapeshifting Detective plays
- 01Shapeshifting investigation
- Taking on different identities opens conversations and encounters that are otherwise hidden.
- 02Random murderer
- The culprit is selected at the beginning of each game.
- 03Full HD responses
- The investigation contains more than 1600 full HD video responses.
- 04Question deletion
- The questioning interface includes a mechanic for deleting questions.
- 05Dark fiction broadcast
- A streaming broadcast during exploration features dark fiction read by listed content creators.
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The Shapeshifting Detective: platforms & release
Is The Shapeshifting Detective worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want supernatural murder mysteries presented through filmed scenes. Skip it if: players seeking a fast-paced game may find the questioning-focused structure slow.
Where can I download The Shapeshifting Detective?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Shapeshifting Detective's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Shapeshifting Detective on?
Windows and macOS.
