Highlights:
* The Detective Dotson gameplay trailer revealed more about the stealth aspects.
* Masala Games announced that a demo of the game will be released shortly on Steam.
Masala Games recently launched the second trailer for Detective Dotson to commemorate their selection in the Wholesome Games Steam Celebration. The cozy mystery-adventure is the latest ‘Made In India’ game to be included in the event, following The Palace on the Hill, which is featured in the Wholesome Direct 2024. Set for a release in the fourth quarter of this year, players can experience the adventures of Mr. Dotson in a brand-new demo on Steam.
Detective Dotson Gameplay Trailer: Take Testimonies, Switch Disguises, While Roaming Richly Detailed Streets Of India
Mr. Dotson is a ‘reluctant detective’, solving petty problems like why Mrs. Sengupta didn’t get invited to a kitty party, to investigating elaborately planned murders. There are various cases available to players in the form of chapters. Apart from unraveling mysteries, players can also partake in Dotson’s journey to becoming a Bollywood actor.
The Detective Dotson gameplay trailer showcased the protagonist penning Karishma’s testimony. Players will need to interact with different NPCs to get to the conclusion of a case. This will help Dotson to piece the solution on the detective board and move on to the next witness.
Masala Games also included stealth elements in the game. Dotson can disguise as a holy man, policeman, cook, or guard, to gain entry at certain locations. Subsequently, he can question victims or witnesses without raising suspicions or watch out for any peculiar activity. Multiple NPCs were shown in the Detective Dotson gameplay trailer; each could have valuable news for the main character.
During some situations, Mr. Dotson needs to hide from NPCs and even the police by finding interactable objects. Moreover, the detective must destroy CCTV cameras with throwables such as plant pots to avoid blowing his cover. It adds another layer to the player-world interaction in Detective Dotson.
Perhaps, the biggest reveal in the Detective Dotson gameplay trailer is that players can pet the dog, who also follows the character during his adventures.
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Detective Dotson Demo To Be Soon Released On Steam
With the gameplay trailer, Masala Games announced the release of the Detective Dotson demo. It will be launched on Steam on August 15, 2024, at 10 PM IST /12:30 PM ET/4:30 PM GMT. According to a press release, the demo will include the aforementioned Mrs. Sengupta case, multiple side quests giving an idea of what to expect in the full release, and the interactable dog.
Detective Dotson is part of the list of the most eagerly awaited upcoming Indian Games, alongside Indus Battle Royale, Mukti, and Project Madras.
