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New Language Update - Now supporting Russian, Ukranian and Hebrew!
Today we’re proud to announce new localisation updates including Russian, Ukranian and Hebrew languages!
We couldn’t have added this without the staggering support from all the FMV fans out there, so a big thank you to you all.
To celebrate the new addition, we’re discounting The Shapeshifting Detective from today with 20% off! for a limited time on Steam.
We have more languages on the way so stay tuned. Is the game translated in your language? Do you have requests for specific languages to be added? Leave your comments below!
If you're a member of the community and would like to get involved with game localisation then get in touch.
New Feature: Skip Scene
Calling all fans of -
SKIP
We've added a highly requested feature to be able to -
SKIP
This feature will be unlocked after you have completed one full playthrough of the game and -
SKIP
Please note this will skip individual responses and skipping a response is entirely your own choice.
We're now just a week into the release of The Shapeshifting Detective and we're proving once again that FMV is here to stay 🤩 The game has now surpassed 100 Steam very positive reviews 🏆 So we'd like to take a moment to thank you all for your support!
The game has received some pretty incredible reviews already, here's just a few...
“The Shapeshifting Detective is a shining light in immersive story-telling. The shapeshifting mechanic and how it is integrated into the story really sets it apart” 4.5/5 – The Xbox Hub
“A great FMV title to enjoy multiple times over and over. By changing the murderer each time I would restart the game I felt like I was playing a game of Clue” 8/10 – PlayStation Universe
Stay tuned for additional languages to be added to the game. If anyone from the community has a particular language they'd love to see in the game, or if anyone is interested in translating the game, please get in touch!
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Steam Broadcast: Blind playthrough with the developers
Dear players, viewers and every FMV fan out there!
Wales Interactive are proud to announce the very first Steam Store Page broadcast of The Shapeshifting Detective, hosted by The Jessa Channel and featuring husband-and-wife developers Tim and Lynda Cowles of D'Avekki Studios!
The Jessa Channel produces roleplay focused livestreams served up with a soupçon of silly and a whole lot of story. Jessa will be premiering The Shapeshifting Detective with developers D'Avekki Studios live from Steam, YouTube, Twitch and Mixer on release day. Expect informative developer commentary on the making of the game with the surprises of a blind playthrough by Jessa.
Don't want to spoil the story? Don't worry! We will play through the just the first 90 minutes of the game. The rest, including discovering the murderer, is for you to discover!
If you'd rather not spoil any of the story and just want to watch some developer interviews, D'Avekki have an entire playlist dedicated to interviews with the actors! https://www.youtube.com/user/davekki
What: Playthrough of The Shapeshifting Detective with The Jessa Channel and developer D'Avekki Studios
Where: Steam (Broadcast & Store Page) also YouTube, Twitch and Mixer via The Jessa Channel
When: Tuesday 6th November at 6-9pm GMT
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.
STORIES BY
ANGELA ADKINS "Nightmares"
MARTIN OWTON "Open at Midnight"
DAVID F. SHULTZ "The Bag Lady"
CHRIS HOPPENBROUWERS "Dimitri's Descent"
ASHLEY VAN HESTEREN "Contagion"
NARRATED BY
Adam Day (CallOfCthulhu)
Brandy Clarke (Brandykins)
Jessa from The Jessa Channel
Jesse Cox
John Mark Clawson
Laceya Finley
The Raw Geek
Tex Murphy
Tim Leftwich
Venomous Platypus
WISHLIST
Don't forget to Wishlist The Shapeshifting Detective or go right ahead and pre-purchase the game now with 20% discount!
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.
Featuring more than 1600 full HD video responses, a randomly chosen murderer and guest starring Rupert Booth (Contraditcion), Anarosa De Eizaguirre Butler (Contradiction) and Aislinn De’Ath (The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker).
We would love to hear what you think about The Shapeshifting Detective so leave your comments below!
Wales Interactive
An Intoxicating Murder Mystery FMV Game
FMV fans... we're back!
Wales Interactive are delighted to announce The Shapeshifting Detective — a supernatural-noir murder mystery FMV game from D'Avekki Studios, the creators of The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker!
In The Shapeshifting Detective you play as Sam - a detective with the ability to (you guessed it) shapeshift!
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.
Featuring more than 1600 full HD video responses, a randomly chosen murderer and guest starring Rupert Booth (Contraditcion), Anarosa De Eizaguirre Butler (Contradiction) and Aislinn De’Ath (The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker).
- 1600+ full HD FMV videos.
- A large multi-location, multi-suspect world to explore.
- Shapeshift into nine other characters, or be yourself.
- Branching storyline and randomly chosen murderer for high replayability.
- In-game radio station featuring short dark fiction plays between visits.
- Any one of three random murderers helps to minimize spoilers.
- Shapeshift and your dialogue options are voiced by the original actors.
- Not all branching is binary. Push someone too far and discover a different reaction.
- Can’t get that vital clue yourself? Shapeshift into the Police Chief!
- Think your options are a trap? Refuse to speak to potentially unlock a hidden path.
We would love to hear what you think about The Shapeshifting Detective so leave your comments below and don't forget to Wishlist the game!
Stay tuned for more gameplay, pre-order and special guest appearance updates!
