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The Shapeshifting Detective

2018
IndieAdventureRPG
⏱ ~4h average playtime
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The Shapeshifting Detective was released in 2018. It is an Indie, Adventure, RPG game. Players report about 4 hours of playtime on average.

About The Shapeshifting Detective

The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural murder mystery FMV game where you play as a detective who can shapeshift into other characters, allowing you to unlock secret conversations and private encounters.

The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural-noir murder mystery FMV game where you play as a detective who can shapeshift into other characters, allowing you to unlock secret conversations and private encounters.

Dorota Shaw is dead. And the prime suspects are three tarot readers with the uncanny ability to predict murder - or commit it. It’s your job to find out what else they know - but they won’t reveal their dark secrets to just anyone… Luckily, you can be anyone you want to be. Even the next victim.

The game features more than 1600 full HD video responses, a simple questioning interface with unique ‘delete’ mechanic, and a randomly chosen murderer at the start of the game. Developed by the World Record-breaking makers of "The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker".

As you explore the town of August, you'll be treated to a streaming radio broadcast of specially selected dark fiction read out by some of our favourite content creators...

Jesse Cox Tex Murphy (Chris Jones) Adam Day (CallOfCthulhu) Brandy Clarke (Brandykins) Jessa (The Jessa Channel) John Mark Clawson Laceya Finley The Raw Geek Tim Leftwich Venomous Platypus

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Frequently asked questions about The Shapeshifting Detective

How long does it take to beat The Shapeshifting Detective?

Players report about 4 hours of playtime on average for The Shapeshifting Detective. Actual time varies with playstyle, difficulty and how much side content you do.

What genre is The Shapeshifting Detective?

The Shapeshifting Detective is an Indie, Adventure, RPG game, released in 2018.

Is The Shapeshifting Detective worth playing?

The Shapeshifting Detective is an indie game from 2018. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like 428: Shibuya Scramble, Myst III: Exile, Raging Loop. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.

What games are similar to The Shapeshifting Detective?

Games similar to The Shapeshifting Detective include: 428: Shibuya Scramble, Myst III: Exile, Raging Loop, AI: The Somnium Files, Contradiction - Spot The Liar!, SIMULACRA, Kara no Shojo, The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker, Unheard, The Sexy Brutale. You can discover and track all of them on nxto.app.