If you’ve ever dreamed of solving mysteries while dodging street cows and Bollywood dance numbers, Detective Dotson is the game for you! The game is set to release soon, so get ready to step into the stylish (but slightly worn-out) shoes of Dotson, an aspiring Bollywood hero who, thanks to a twist of fate, is stuck solving cases instead. As you hop onto the game, you’ll get to roam the vibrant streets of modern-day India, chat with quirky locals, sip cutting chai, and piece together evidence boards to crack the case. Will Dotson make it big in the film industry, or is he destined to be India’s greatest unwilling detective? Stay hooked to know Detective Dotson’s Release Date and Gameplay here.
Detective Dotson Gameplay
Indian Indie studio Masala Games is bringing a spicy twist to mystery adventure gaming with Detective Dotson! Set in the bustling streets of Ahmedabad, players will play as Dotson, an ex-Bollywood dreamer turned reluctant detective after his father’s mysterious death. As players get into his boots, they will get to solve cases by hunting for clues, interrogating quirky suspects, and cracking mind-bending puzzles, all against a backdrop full of Indian charm. With multiple story endings, open-ended platforming, and even co-op cases, Detective Dotson promises a thrilling whodunit ride with a dash of masala madness!
- The Evidence Board is Your Key to Solving Cases: Solving mysteries is what this game asks for, and clues are more than crucial. Explore the world, gather clues, and slot them in logically to crack the case.
- Explore Freely & Disguise Yourself: The game has no linear paths, so players can go anywhere and chat with anyone, especially if they’re in the right disguise. Blend in with locals or sneak past security with the perfect outfit.
- Use Objects to Your Advantage: Pick up anything around you and throw it, to distract guards, scare away stray dogs, or just to clean up the streets as littering gets you cash in the game. Solve puzzles by using random everyday items in unexpected ways!
- Co-op Cases for Double the Chaos: Some mysteries need two minds, so, team up with a friend to uncover the truth together!
Key Features
Want to know what makes Detective Dotson worth a play? Here are the key features of the game.
- Solve Mysteries, Indian Style: Investigate cases across lively cities, cozy backstreets, and grand family weddings!
- A World Bursting with Culture: Festivals, food stalls, and dance-offs! immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of India.
- Meet Colorful Characters: From chatty chaiwalas to suspicious street magicians, every NPC has a story to tell.
- Bollywood Vibes: Break into dance battles when words fail, because nothing says “detective work” like a surprise dance-off!
Detective Dotson Release Date
Mark your calendars, detectives! Detective Dotson, the side-scrolling mystery adventure from Masala Games, will officially release on PC via Steam on April 3, 2025!
Not Just this, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One versions for the game are in the works too! While there is no release date for the same yet, rest assured Dotson is gearing up to bring his Bollywood-fueled mystery-solving to your favorite console soon.
Summary
Hold onto your detective hats, gamers! Masala Games is not just ready with the game, there is a lot more coming. They’re rolling out Detective Dotson: The Movie, an animated prequel crafted in Unreal Engine 5. So, get ready to venture through Dotson’s backstory as he and his crew work through a nationwide conspiracy, all set in the game’s signature 2D-meets-3D stylized modern-day India.
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