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Every week, we uncover hidden gems—premium games that usually cost money but are free for a limited time. Once you grab them during the promo period, they are yours to keep forever. This week features a fun mix of mystery and comedy that is perfect for anyone looking to play detective with a side of laughs.
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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is a funny, supernatural mystery that feels like a pixelated version of The X-Files. You play as Detective McQueen, the only guy in the city of Twin Lakes who deals with ghosts, demons, and portals to other dimensions.
The main challenge is using your brain to solve bizarre crimes that the regular police just can't handle. It’s a game about clicking on everything, talking to weird characters, and laughing at the dry humour.
The story follows Detective McQueen, the only investigator in the city’s underfunded paranormal department. Alongside his lovable but dim-witted partner, Officer Dooley, he solves the spooky cases that the regular police won't touch.
This sequel kicks off with a high-stakes search for Dooley after he goes missing, and once the duo is back together, they dive into six new cases that feel like episodes of a weird TV show. You will deal with everything from haunted retirement homes to demon wrestling matches in a buddy-cop story where the jokes are just as important as the mystery.
The gameplay is very relaxed. You move from room to room, picking up items and figuring out how to use them to solve puzzles. You might find yourself distracting a ghost or fixing a magical machine to progress.
The chunky pixel art is charming, especially with the moody lighting, and the synth-heavy soundtrack makes you feel like a detective in an 80s horror movie. While the look is retro, the writing is sharp, modern, and genuinely hilarious, giving the whole spooky mystery a perfect comedic twist.
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is a hilarious gem of a game. It’s a love letter to old-school adventure games but without the frustrating difficulty. If you enjoy dry wit and spooky mysteries, this is one of the most charming ways to spend a few evenings.
Best for: Fans of puzzles, ghost stories, and anyone who loves a good buddy-cop comedy.
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