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The Darkside Detective – reviews and rating

The Darkside Detective

The Darkside Detective has a rating of 70% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer. The game was released on July 26, 2017 for PC, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 73, players on RAWG rate the game 69%.

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What critics praise
„The Darkside Detective is a charming point and click adventure with a taste for the sillier aspects of horror.“

Game info

Release date
Jul 26, 2017
Platforms
PCmacOSLinuxNintendo Switch
Genres
CasualIndieAdventureAction
Average playtime
3 h
Reviews count
1

FAQ

What is the rating of The Darkside Detective?

The Darkside Detective has a rating of 70% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer.

When was The Darkside Detective released?

The Darkside Detective was released on July 26, 2017.

What platforms is The Darkside Detective available on?

The Darkside Detective is available for PC, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat The Darkside Detective?

Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing The Darkside Detective.

Is The Darkside Detective worth playing?

Mostly yes. The Darkside Detective has an average rating of 70% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. The rating is based on a single review.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #395 of 712 games released in 2017 better than 33 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Our average1 reviews 70%
  • MetacriticMetascore 73%
  • Players (RAWG)29 votes 69%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 17 %
  • Recommended 52 %
  • Meh 10 %
  • Skip 21 %

29 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3,5/5
HardcoreGamer Jul 27, 2017
The Darkside Detective is a charming point and click adventure with a taste for the sillier aspects of horror. Expect to see references to 80s and 90s pop culture while solving cases alongside the Darkside Division’s finest. It’s not the sort of game likely to stump players with inane item puzzles and that’s a good thing. Some changes could have been made to further streamline the experience, but it...