Duskwood - Detective Story

Name: Duskwood - Detective Story
Rating: 4.48575 (2141 reviews)

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Duskwood - Detective Story

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Everbyte GmbH

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User Reviews for Duskwood - Detective Story

So good!

I never write reviews, I usually don’t have much to say, but this game is amazing! I found myself playing for hours on end because I couldn’t get enough of the storyline. And I’m a total sucker for good character development and a good fleshed out story, which this game has in spades. The best part is it’s completely FREE. The devs have clearly taken so much time to make this as interesting as possible, and the fact that they aren’t charging for it (unless you choose the premium option which I 1000% suggest - it’s totally worth the money. It’s definitely not required to still enjoy the experience though) is awesome. I don’t even mind the little mini games. Some of them are really hard. I’ll admit, but I’ve played games that are much harder and I usually give up on them and never finish, I’m glad this isn’t that way. The only thing I don’t like is having to wait for a new episode to drop - and that’s only because I have no patience and I’m so interested to see what happens next.

38;!,!:@/9$3!, Dec 01, 2020

Love this game overall but the mini games are awful

I am in love with this game, have been hooked on it since I started playing. But the mini games are so hard and you can’t beat a lot of them without paying to have extra moves. I get why they did this but it’s really frustrating and takes away from the actual game and story. You get 5 lives and then have to use credits for more or wait a certain amount of time; and I have used all 5 lives and then some just to complete 1 mini game. You have to complete up to 3 games to progress in the story. So it can take days just to complete these games to get to the next part of the story. Really amazing game though, the devs did a fantastic job with all of the characters and the story line! I’m on episode 9 now and, although going slow because of the mini games, can’t wait to finish to see who the man without a face is! Highly recommend this, if you can get past it taking forever.

Allyyybabyyy, Jul 24, 2022

Beyond impressed.

The Dev team, writers, actors all on point-Duskwood has achieved beyond measure. Immersive- Instagram accounts for the characters. If you spring for the Multimedia pack (just a few dollars), you’ll also get video calls, and can see the character’s in game pictures. BUT, you absolutely do not need it to play the game fully. One drawback to the IRL Instagram accounts: people have posted the whole story on Cleo’s page. App Dev: OMG. Created by someone as obsessive and methodical as I am. The look, the feel, the flow- all perfect. NO ADS! Really. Mini- game: ok. A bit of a gripe here. I get stuck on some of them and can’t progress. I have a hunch this is on purpose to slow gameplay down and give the team time to create new content, but still. EDIT: Those games though!!! I’m in episode five and now they are coming up after every brief convo. I’m spending faaaaaar more time on the Match 3s than on the game 🤬Writing: WOW- beyond par with any game I e played. I strongly suspect that the writing is done by these characters- it truly feels like these are real people writing the script- I mean like this four person team aren’t just paid actors, they are the creators of the game. When The Vote happened, I was actually upset. Got an in game text, son heard the chime and I said “it’s probably Jessie again”. Most EPIC choose your own adventure book ever written.

Cspera02, Dec 12, 2020

“Found phone” game

This game is a bit similar to those “found phone” games like Sara is Missing and SIMULACRA, though not as complex as SIMULACRA in terms of game mechanics. You operate your virtual phone to communicate with a group of people to try to figure out what is going on. There are photos and short video clips as well, to enhance the story. Acting is decent. In the videos, the actors (actresses) talk in English with (I think) a bit of German accent, which is actually kinda of cool. There are currently two episodes. Story wise it does not seem to contain horror elements and jump scares such as those in SIMULACRA, though the story just begins to ramp up at the end of episode 2. Based on the story so far, I have some theory about what actually happened and who was behind it. Let’s see if I am right in future episodes ;)Similar to SIMULACRA Pipe Dream that includes Flappy Bird as a mini game, this game includes a match-3 game that you need to clear to progress. Though polished, I am not that thrilled about having to play the match-3 as it often hampers my progress when I just want to get to the next part of the story. It makes the game longer than what it actually is, in my opinion.In any case, this game so far is definitely worth the $2.99 or so I paid for the premium pass, which provides more dialogue options, and unlocks more photos and videos. Looking forward to seeing how the story resolves.

kline6666, Nov 14, 2019

Story is flawless, mini games poorly executed and ruin entire game

I was initially intrigued because I saw that there aren’t any ads and I was excited because I love a good mystery that really gets you into the story. It was great at first. They give you a ton of content in the beginning episode, and some in the second and then they start forcing you to play these asinine mini games. I’m all about some match 3 games but these are basically impossible at times. I’m on episode 4 I think? And I’ve been stuck on the same section of puzzles for a few days. Each time I run out of hearts because I get destroyed by RNG and there just simply aren’t enough moves/chances to finish a game. What’s really frustrating is getting it down to the last key or last piece needed and I run out of lives. And unless you pay for more chances you’re screwed out of a basically completed puzzle and have to start over and let RNGeezus do it’s thing. I paid for premium because I loved the story so much and wanted to be more engrossed in it, but man I’m close to deleting this app and never playing again simply because of the mini games. Honestly I’d rather watch ads and that’s pretty bad. I appreciate the hard work and effort that went into the story line, and I only wish that there was a way to pay to bypass the mini games or have it already be included in the premium pass. Please fix this, I really want to focus on the story and I just can’t because the games are so off putting.

maggiemusic09, Dec 14, 2021

Just download it. Trust me

I have just finished my first playthrough of this game, and I have to say I absolutely adore it. This is my favorite mobile game by a landslide, and I’m so glad I played it all the way through. Starting this game, it felt as though it would take forever to play. Once I actually got to a more consistent plot and the characters warmed up to me, I fell in love with this game. The actors are amazing, and you can feel how much work these creators have put into this game. I bought the multimedia pack and I feel that it was absolutely worth it, because it allows you to feel like these characters are like your family, and you can even have a romantic interest. You also have the ability to see more of the town of Duskwood, and that added to the experience. The way I figure it, most games and books would cost more money than this pack costs, so I’m happy to give my money to this game (even as a poor college student). In case you are wondering, I have not been asked to do this review and it is completely my own love that has brought me to give these 5 stars. I would give more if I could. If you’re wondering if you should get this game, the answer is YES. It’s wonderfully thrilling, and the ending is wonderfully done. I really look forward to their next game, and I hope to see them thrive.

Malrae888, May 15, 2023

The mini games….

I would have given this game five stars but for the mini games. I loved the story and characters, and you can see a lot of time was spent on their development. I paid for the premium version up front and was glad I did. It’s definitely worth the five bucks to get all the extra content. But the mini games ruined it, and if i hadn’t paid early I would have abandoned the game completely, it got so bad. I hate games of chance, which is why I don’t play them. Being forced to play them to continue a game I really enjoyed was beyond frustrating. What was most frustrating for me was the fact that the games do not contribute to the game play at all. You don’t play them to solve anything or contribute at all to the story. I would actually pay more money for boosters or something like that. I would also pay more for a completely mini game free version. I’m guessing they might have been included at first to slow gameplay since it wasn’t released all at once? Whatever reason they were included, they are absolutely terrible.

michyk76-1, Nov 02, 2021

It’s fun but expect frustration and to pay $$

Pros: This murder mystery game is addicting and immersive— kudos to the devs for going the extra mile for the story! Some things about it are a little hokey and require suspension of disbelief but I think that’s part of the charm, getting wrapped up in spooky legends etc! Cons: After a while I read ‘minigame’ as ‘migraine’ because they really get tedious later in the game and use fremium purchases/timed reloads of 30 minutes to proceed. This wouldn’t be SO bad (it’s still an irritating money grab) except there’s an enormous aspect of luck and random chance built into the minigames. Sometimes I felt like pulling my hair out and it’s a big negative for the game overall. That part of the game appears to be designed with frequent failure as the goal to get you to purchase more ‘hearts.’ It’s frankly annoying but the story is compelling enough to make me keep going. Too bad they resorted to these cheap tactics because otherwise the game is brilliant.

mixscarlet, Jan 19, 2021

The Best Detective Game I Have Ever Played!

I don’t think I have ever left a review for a game before, but this one is so worthy of five stars. I love true crime and detective games. This game is so much fun with the characters and the chats and the videos… It even has some clues use the real world like email, Instagram, websites..etc. The game developers did a phenomenal job and I have been playing nonstop for days.If I had to list two cons (which aren’t that big of deal) it would be that you have to pay to unlock the pictures and video calls and stuff but honestly it is a one time payment of I think $10 and it so worth it!! The other would be the mini games for the hacking process. Some are really difficult and I wish there was more variation in these games since it can be a little frustrating when you can’t proceed in the process because you’re stuck on a level. In all, if you love true crime and detective games this one is a must try!

pmoneyy420, Apr 14, 2023

Please remove the mini games...

Okay, this game is REALLY REALLY good. I want to give it five stars. The story, the characters, the details. It really feels like you're having these conversations with real people and that something serious is truly going on. I was hooked and spent several hours progressing through. Everything is so thought out and high quality and I really enjoyed playing up to chapter 2. But now, I'm stuck in the wretched mini games, and I can't even get past chapter 2. Luck based games are just not fun at all when it comes to being the only means of progressing a story, and it's come to the point of me deleting the game because I was wasting so much time trying to beat ONE stinking level. It was too frustrating and after at least 20 tries, I've decided that this game isn't worth it, despite being hooked on the story. At this point, I would rather pay for a version of this game with no mini game, a different mini game, or AT LEAST this one on a much easier scale. Or maybe just make it the same blocks each time so you can actually strategize and learn what blocks need to go where to solve? I don't know, but Game Devs, please get rid of the mini game. I see from the other reviews I'm not the only one saying this.

SnowfallWolf, Jul 28, 2022

Description

It's been 72 hours since Hannah disappeared without a trace. Out of nowhere, her friends suddenly receive a message from the missing person's phone. The mysterious message only contains a number...

your number! • Investigate in an exciting criminal case: Collect evidence and make the right decisions • Images, voicemails, mini games and videos: In addition to text messages and choices, you can expect varied media and game content • Make new friends: Join the crew and make new friends. But be careful who to trust... *** Join the start of the new series! Download Duskwood now!*** STORY Duskwood is a small, sleepy village surrounded by a dense forest. Strangers rarely get lost in this remote area and when they do, they always describe the place as weird or even scary. The locals of Duskwood have never been worried about this. However, in the last 72 hours, many things have changed and even among the villagers concerns are growing: A girl has disappeared and the mysterious legends that are surrounding the ancient forest seem to come alive... • Realistic & Exciting: Play the interactive story in a real messenger • Spy Mode: Secretly read chats of others • Completely free to play: You don't have to spend a buck if you don't want to • From the author of Dead City: Duskwood is the brand new story by the author of the worldwide hit Dead City. Head into this new adventure alongside thousands of fans! • Additional game content and updates: The game is constantly being developed. The next update will be released soon! Download now and connect to Duskwood! No worries - Duskwood will remain free in the future, too! You can support the development of the game through in-app purchases if you like ***Be a part of it right from the beginning! Play Duskwood now!*** DUSKWOOD IS RELEASED IN EPISODES We decided to publish the interactive story Duskwood in episodes. Not to annoy you - quite the contrary! It was important to us that you could start right away, even though the game is not finished. While you're already searching for Hannah, solving puzzles and making decisions, we're working on the sequel. SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/PlayDuskwood https://www.facebook.com/EverbyteStudio https://www.instagram.com/everbytestudio/ HOW TO PLAY? DECISION GAMES, TEXT ADVENTURES, CYOA? WHAT IS THIS? You are connected to your friends in Duskwood via chat messenger. This allows you to receive pictures, videos, voice messages and even phone calls. Your answers, choices and decisions influence what others reveal of themselves, whether they like you, and even change the course of the story. This type of role play game (rpg) is also called text adventure, cyoa, decision- or choice games. It belongs to the genre of interactive fiction.