The Shapeshifting Detective

 PC
User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21

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  1. BLADELING
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    I liked the story a lot and I would like more!
    The actors are good, professionals, and the dialogues are curated. There are few conversation options, it's true, but 1600 videos and 3 random killers make the game replayable. Best 10 euros spent in the last months!
  2. Crimert
    Jan 25, 2020
    9
    Amazing FMV game based on a detective story. Too many different playthroughs you can try. It's really great game. I can't wait for playing it a second time. 4hrs on record.
  3. Siyavuspasa
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    Game was amazing. Not spoiler don't worry. History was interesting. Game is long ı think(5-6 hours but it depends on you. If you want to play fast 2 hours.) There is lot's of posibilities in game. When you start a new game killer change, or not sometimes. But there is no only one killer. Every game killer can be another one. But don't worry, history changes,too. Bad thing about game,Game was amazing. Not spoiler don't worry. History was interesting. Game is long ı think(5-6 hours but it depends on you. If you want to play fast 2 hours.) There is lot's of posibilities in game. When you start a new game killer change, or not sometimes. But there is no only one killer. Every game killer can be another one. But don't worry, history changes,too. Bad thing about game, sometimes players act strange but it's not a big problem. So, game is amazing.… Expand
  4. GVB
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    It's a very interesting FMV game, in which the atmosphere of mystery, romance and horror is the great protagonist. Good performances, replayable, and the main mechanic is very satisfactory.

    On many occasions, and for more reasons than I can say without going into spoilers, it will makes you think you are watching a movie directed by David Lynch. So yeah, 10/10.
  5. Bug00g
    Jul 23, 2021
    9
    This game made me fall in love with fmv games. I bought it after seeing playtrough on youtube. Intriguing characters and sexy but dark atmosphere kept me.invested. the jokes have landed . id love to congratulate the actors. They made the experience memorable.

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Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Dec 21, 2018
    60
    A functional but disappointing experience.
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  2. Hooked Gamers
    Nov 26, 2018
    65
    Overall, I did have fun with The Shapeshifting Detective. It’s a very competently made FMV, and one with a unique enough twist to earn a spot among its peers. I do think that there was a lot more potential in the concept than what the final product ended up delivering, but such is the case with many first shots at a new idea. Here’s to hoping we’re in line for a sequel that gives the concept some more room to grow.
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  3. Adventure Gamers
    Nov 8, 2018
    80
    The Shapeshifting Detective is a unique game that provides a solid mystery with a creative twist on the usual means of information gathering.
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