The Detail
Oct 28, 2014 12 years ago
The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.
What it’s like
The Detail immerses you in a gritty, modern American noir where justice is a fragile commodity. You assume the role of Detective Reginald Moore, navigating a morally complex city through investigation and interrogation rather than brute force. The experience is defined by its distinct visual style and atmospheric tension, offering a slow-burn mystery that prioritizes narrative weight over mechanical complexity. Gameplay revolves around point-and-click exploration and meaningful decision-making, similar to choice-driven adventures where your methods shape the outcome. While the core loop of gathering evidence and confronting suspects provides a solid structure, the depth is limited by its linear progression. The tone remains consistently dark and serious, appealing to players who value narrative cohesion and atmospheric immersion over high-stakes action or intricate system management.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodStory / NarrativeVisuals / Art
Keep in mind Players seeking deep mechanical complexity, combat, or open-world freedom will find the point-and-click structure restrictive. · The narrative depth may feel superficial to those expecting a highly detailed procedural simulation of police work.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 28, 201412 years ago |