The Shapeshifting Detective
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
Steam User 1
This game is really fun and I was pleasantly surprised by how many variations each playthrough can have. I've played every d'avekki game, and they've all been fun, but the shapeshifting detective is by far my favorite. The atmosphere is amazing, and the writing and acting feels a little off at times, but in the best possibile way, actually adding to the charm of this game. I've played it twice by myself, and two more times showing it to friends who haven't played it. Each time was a blast, and each playthrough I learned something I didn't know before. Both people say they liked the game, too!
Steam User 1
Good enough to fill your evening.
P.S. Zak is the creepiest dude on Earth