The Shapeshifting Detective

About

The Shapeshifting Detective casts you as an investigator with a supernatural twist. Solve a murder involving tarot readers who may see death or cause it. Use your ability to transform into other characters to access hidden dialogues and perspectives. Each shift alters interactions and reveals clues others can’t see. The story unfolds through live-action scenes with branching choices that influence outcomes. The game’s strength lies in its reactive narrative and replayability. Over 100 decisions shape the investigation, leading to three distinct endings. Shapeshifting adds layers to dialogue, letting you bypass barriers or test suspects’ reactions. Developed by D’Avekki Studios, it leans into FMV’s strengths with tight writing and eerie atmosphere. Released in 2018, it’s available on multiple platforms including Switch and mobile. The blend of mystery mechanics and character-driven twists keeps players guessing.

Storyline

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.