Puzzle

The Shapeshifting Detective

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.3

Users · RAWG

2018

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 6, 2018

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PuzzleAdventureIndieRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobile

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PC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneNintendo SwitchiOS

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About this game

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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Shapeshifting lets players access otherwise hidden conversations.
Live-action performances support the supernatural-noir setting.
Murderer identity and available information change between playthroughs.
Moody visual style establishes a distinctive supernatural-noir atmosphere.

Cons

Investigation mainly involves dialogue choices and watching video.
Short main story for its asking price.
Investigation repeats interviews and similar conversations.
Limited deduction mechanics leave less of the case to infer.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Puzzle

The Shapeshifting Detective

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.3

Users · RAWG

2018

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 6, 2018

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PuzzleAdventureIndieRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobile

Show all 9 versions ▾

PC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneNintendo SwitchiOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Shapeshifting lets players access otherwise hidden conversations.
Live-action performances support the supernatural-noir setting.
Murderer identity and available information change between playthroughs.
Moody visual style establishes a distinctive supernatural-noir atmosphere.

Cons

Investigation mainly involves dialogue choices and watching video.
Short main story for its asking price.
Investigation repeats interviews and similar conversations.
Limited deduction mechanics leave less of the case to infer.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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