Masala Games, an indie game developer, has shared exciting news about its upcoming cozy mystery adventure, Detective Dotson, which is set to debut on April 3 this year. The game will launch with full compatibility for Valve’s Steam Deck, allowing players to enjoy the mystery-solving fun wherever they go. It will also offer extensive controller support, including options for Xbox Series and DualSense controllers.
Players can look forward to Remote Play features, enabling them to stream the game to a TV or another PC, as well as Remote Play Together, which lets you invite friends to join in online for free. Although same-screen co-op won’t be available at launch, it is slated for release in a future update. Additionally, Detective Dotson will support the Steam Deck’s gamepad and joystick with trackpad controls right from the start.
Developed using Unity, the game’s system requirements are as follows:
Detective Dotson Minimum System Requirements
Windows
- OS: Windows 10 and above
- Processor: AMD FX-4300 (4 * 3800) or equivalent / Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400) or equivalent
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon HD 7750 (1024 VRAM) or equivalent / GeForce GT 640 (2048 VRAM) or equivalent
- Storage: 400MB available space
MacOS
- OS: Mac OSX Sierra and above
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400) or equivalent
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon HD 7750 (1024 VRAM) or equivalent / GeForce GT 640 (2048 VRAM) or equivalent
- Storage: 400MB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 and above
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400) or equivalent
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon HD 7750 (1024 VRAM) or equivalent / GeForce GT 640 (2048 VRAM) or equivalent
- Storage: 400MB available space
Detective Dotson is a mystery adventure game set in a vibrant, stylised version of modern-day India, where players step into the shoes of Dotson, a reluctant detective. The game is available for wishlisting on its Steam store page, and a playable demo is already live for those eager to get a sneak peek.
The demo introduces players to two intriguing cases: The Mystery of Mrs Sengupta’s FOMO-mergency, where you uncover why your aunt was banned from her kitty party, and Parth’s Pigeon Predicament, which involves finding out why a flock of pesky pigeons is targeting your best friend. Players can explore a unique 2D-meets-3D world, experiment with new disguises, and take on side quests.
While the demo offers a taste of what’s to come, the full game will feature five episodes packed with mysteries to solve.
