When given the opportunity, choose these options. Voyeur The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural murder mystery FMV game where you play as a detective who can shapeshift into other characters, allowing you to unlock secret conversations and private encounters. Visit him, and select these dialogue options. Remove top" Show Me Some Skin. I recommend just playing through blind, as once you've cleared the game, you'll be able to skip through all the FMV stuff, meaning subsequent playthroughs of the game will take you 15-20 minutes. (credit goes to QuanticJustice for the tip). In 2020, the game was given a spin-off in the form of Dark Nights with Poe & Munro. Chief offered me an office downtown. In my playthrough, Violet was the killer (got it right at my first attempt), she followed Zak. CARROLLTON, Ky. The former police detective who fatally shot Breonna Taylor during a chaotic raid on her apartment in Louisville, Ky., has been hired by a small . So just have fun with it. ", "Just, undo a few buttons". She also has a temper, which manifests itself if you ask too many questions about her alleged abduction by aliens. When given the option, shift into Rayne. More to the point, he'll reward you if you succeed in your mission. So, basically what you want to do is change into each of the characters, and speak to everyone you can, exhausting all of their dialogue before moving to the next one. The next scene will start with you as Bronwyn sitting on your bed and Oscar stepping in. If like me, you always enjoyed playing detective or watching real-life crime programs, this game will appeal to you as you finally get to be that detective and save the day, if you enjoyed Charlie Brookers Bandersnatch this may also appeal to you as it is a mystery you can solve, a more in-depth tale you can control. Sometimes you may need to shapeshift (usually into the Chief) and talk to someone, but the game will make it clear when that's the case. You will receive an achievement for shifting into all possible characters Chameleon. The games ends with the words, "The End. Valve Corporation. Also, the player character, since "Sam" is just an alias. In the second in-game hour/chapter, shapeshift into Bronwyn and go talk to Oscar. It's because Ellis - who Poe was in love with - ended up as one of the killer's victims as well in this ending. In most endings, Agent X "augments" you as a reward for doing well. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The curious world of the town of August is a compelling place to be. More info below, yo -----. Poetent The gameplay involves talking to various characters, gathering clues, and piecing together the story to identify the killer. Sign in to add your own tags to this product. While doing what you did to get the achievements Show Me Some Skin and Heavy Rayne is supposed to prevent Agent X from augmenting you, and thus voiding Hashtag Winning, I still managed to get him to augment me and get the achievement despite doing everything to reveal myself. At the end, he tells you the coroner's report will say the woman was dead when you arrived, not after. I've finished the game twice and i've had 2 different endings: I know the game pick a murderer in a pool of 3 suspects: Is it always Rayne, Violet or Zak? Story-related and cannot be missed. Agent X is similarly ambiguous; he doesn't seem to possess shapeshifting powers, but he somehow has the power to rewind you back to the start of the game if you piss him off in the intro, appears to issue context-sensitive advice to you when you're in your room, and you somehow end up meeting up with him regardless of whether you choose to stay in August or leave with the Tarot readers. Change back into Sam once you're done talking, and go back to Chief Dupont, who should release whichever of the characters he locked up. Next, change into Chief Dupont and visit Oscar and Ellis. Oscar Winning Performance Rayne will stab you to death and you will unlock this trophy during the credits. It's obstruction of justice". Exhaust the conversation with him (make sure to tell him he is not a bad influence) and he will eventually ask Bronwyn on a date. When you're finished, hail a cab, and the chapter will end. Is Violet really being abducted by aliens or is it all in her head? This will also break Agent X's rule of not revealing your powers to anyone, but this does not guarantee that the Hashtag Winning achievement will be voided. Just hit to ask a question to be sent back to the opening credits and unlock this trophy. As I've mentioned in the tips, multiple tells within the story can easily tell you who the killer is. And finally, if the killer gets us, we can transform, but not into some epic animal/beast that then kills our enemy. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. / (only option) / So you know where she lives? Visit Zak, then visit Poe. Hour 5 By continuing past this page, you agree to abide by the Terms of Service. First, change into Chief Dupont and go see Oscar and Zak. Read more about it in the, There are no more reviews that match the filters set above, Adjust the filters above to see other reviews. It's also possible to get her killed if you send her out of town. If none of the tells have happened, though, make sure to pay attention to what Chief Dupont says when you ask him what we know. If you change into Lexie, you can have Zak take topless photos of you. Even the next victim. ", "Was that the only time you met Dorota? Shapeshifter The Shapeshifting Detective (2018) D'Avekki Studios Full Game Details Available at Humble Bundle Advertisement Written by Drummond Doroski November 8, 2018 In the early to mid-1990s, full motion video games introduced actual filmed actors, not computer rendered characters. It can only be unlocked in a game where Rayne is the killer (see Look Mum I'm a Detective to figure out if you're on the right path). All game titles, art and character references remain the copyright of their respective holders. and in the finale, you prove capable of knocking out the killer, It's implied that your reward for unmasking the killer while keeping your true nature a secret is a power upgrade, detective who can change into other people at will, sneaking around in the forms of the residents, an incident that may or may not be a delusion, she was just putting on a good performance, Rupert Booth (Chief Dupont) also played a law enforcement official in, Speaking of Violet, her actress Aislinn De'ath played Marianna in, Rachel Cowles (Sophia) is the daughter of game developers Tim and Lynda Cowles. Once you get back to the first dialogue choice, this time choose the trash can and hold the button to delete the question. There is also a question that doesn't go away that you can use to review the important details of the case in case you forget. With the game finally complete, you will be returned to the main menu, and if everything went right and you correctly identified the killer, you should only have the Big Sleep achievement left. The Shapeshifting Detective. If you change into Bronwyn, you can attempt to seduce Oscar and say things like, "I want you inside me". The actual culprit is random for each game. Violet has no problem telling it as she sees it, even referring to the late Dorota Shaw as "slutty". If the only option you are given is to leave the room, then he is the killer. This game requires very little physical effort on our part, we can move between various areas but again, this does not require any real input on our part beyond selecting that area but this fits with the story of the game, it is testing your mind more than your ability to master complicated moves or tactics. Talk to Rayne, then talk to Bronwyn and select the option "Because you're immortal?" All rights reserved. You will kick Zak square in the balls, sending him down for the count and unlocking: While still remaining as Oscar, visit Chief Dupont and then Ellis. Talk to Violet and Bronwyn, then visit Oscar. Almost the entire list is comprised of missable trophies; please keep that in mind if using the breakdown as an indicator of trophy progress. Bullseye Sker Island has changed. More specifically, don't let Lexie off the hook about it tell her that lying about her alibi is an obstruction of justice. The normality of each location gives an interesting contrast to the charcters and those who have played previous titles will recognise Aislinn Death as Violet but will also grow to love their new characters, especially the wonderful Poe (Klemens Koehring) & Munro (Leah Cunard) who add a humour, and darkness to the tale and have quickly become my favourite in-game duo. I will go into more detail at the end of the playthrough. As you speak to her, make sure to choose these options. This will unlock: However, if you're wrong, this is where things get a little complicated. Its your job to find out what else they know - but they wont reveal their dark secrets to just anyone Luckily, you can be anyone you want to be. You will automatically go to see Chief Dupont and must select who you think is the killer. Find anything you think is wrong with this walkthrough? Rayne is revealed to be Lawrence Petrovsky. Step 2: Cleanup Thumper Switch NSP You then sneak up behind him and knock him out, remarking, "You'll have. when it becomes available Highlander. Kinda bummed since I was hoping things would be different. [CDATA[ Dorota Shaw is dead. Taxi! Try to visit Oscar, but he will leave town. Go to the guesthouse and talk to Violet, then you will see a little girl in the hallway. You'll meet with Violet, the owner of the guesthouse as you come in. He will arrest them after the opening cutscene of in the third chapter (when the tarot group does a reading) and you will get a trophy for your troubles. The Shapeshifting Detective Walkthrough Index, 2023 TrueGaming Network Ltd, All Rights Reserved. / (only option) / Yes / Sure / Show me. Make sure to choose these options. It's possible for Lexie to discover your secret. It's cheesy and stupid - and knows it. Book ' em Danny. This is a game for FMV lovers made by FMV lovers and the respect for the genre is apparent throughout. Alternately, do this during a quick cleanup playthrough once you've finished the game. Platforms: PC, Epic, PS4, Xbox One, Switch & iOS, Developer: D'Avekki Studios, Wales Interactive. Is the killer really possessed by an interdimensional traveller or are they just insane? Includes 11 items: Change into Lexie next and talk to Bronwyn and Rayne. Popular user-defined tags for this product: Check out the entire Wales Interactive franchise on Steam, 77 Curators have reviewed this product. For this trophy, when Dupont asks you who you think the murderer is, you need to correctly identify the killer on your first guess. Once he's there, use your best terrible pickup lines and you'll be rewarded with this trophy. As you talk to Violet, though, pay attention to see if she says that she wants to see Zak. You'll also need to start working on Chicken. If either of these happen, try your best to remember it, as you'll get the chance to choose the killer soon. To be able to shift into a character, you first need to meet and speak with them. I've burned down a rainforest. Note: doing this trophy will void Hashtag Winning (it reveals you're a shapeshifter), so either make a backup save before going for this, or do it on a quick cleanup playthrough. If you manage to successfully guess who killed Dorota, Dupont locks them up. There we go, problem solved, right? Dorota Shaw is dead. Chief Dupont will give you several options with how to deal with Ellis - this decision will lead you to one of 2 possible achievements: "Send an officer to her house". I left town with the tarot readers and automatically rejected Lexie and kissed Rayne. This walkthrough and any content included may not be reproduced without written permission. And the prime suspects are three tarot readers with the uncanny ability to predict murder - or commit it.