Crime stories in games often lean on spectacle, car chases, shootouts, explosive twists. The Detail: Season One takes the opposite approach. Developed by Rival Games, it’s a gritty, noir-inspired adventure that feels closer to a graphic novel than a traditional game, and that’s exactly what makes it intriguing. The story unfolds in episodic fashion, putting you in the shoes of multiple characters: a weary detective struggling with the weight of his choices, a former criminal trying to walk the line and others caught in the web of a city crumbling under corruption and violence. The dialogue is sharp, mature and unafraid to dive into uncomfortable territory. This isn’t a sanitized police drama, it’s closer to something you’d binge on TV, with all the moral gray areas intact. Visually, The Detail commits fully to its graphic novel aesthetic. Thick black outlines, moody palettes and comic style panels give the impression that you’re flipping through pages while making dec...
The Detail
$2.99
- Release Date:
- Oct 28, 2014
- Metacritic:
- 77
- Developer:
- Rival Games Ltd
- Publisher:
- Rival Games Ltd
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city.
Controlling the actions of a bitter veteran detective investigating a brutal gangland murder and a reformed criminal trying to protect his family, the player is forced to make tough choices and deal with the resulting consequences of those moral dilemmas. The gameplay focuses on branching narrative mixed with interactive comics, and is completed by a professional audio track.
The Detail combines the emotional impact of Telltale Games' The Walking Dead with the themes of a realistic crime drama like HBO's The Wire, delivered with our own unique visual style inspired heavily by graphic novels. This is city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.
The season begins with: Episode 1 – Where the Dead Lie
Now including The Detail Episode 1: Artbook and Official Soundtrack.
They are placed in your THE DETAIL folder in the Steam Directory: ...Steam\steamapps\common\The Detail\
Controlling the actions of a bitter veteran detective investigating a brutal gangland murder and a reformed criminal trying to protect his family, the player is forced to make tough choices and deal with the resulting consequences of those moral dilemmas. The gameplay focuses on branching narrative mixed with interactive comics, and is completed by a professional audio track.
The Detail combines the emotional impact of Telltale Games' The Walking Dead with the themes of a realistic crime drama like HBO's The Wire, delivered with our own unique visual style inspired heavily by graphic novels. This is city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.
The season begins with: Episode 1 – Where the Dead Lie
Features
- Character-driven experience with multiple playable characters
- Branching storyline influenced by the player's choices
- Mature themes for mature players
- Ethical and moral challenges
- Point n' click gameplay, with a modern mix of adventure game & interactive comic
Now including The Detail Episode 1: Artbook and Official Soundtrack.
They are placed in your THE DETAIL folder in the Steam Directory: ...Steam\steamapps\common\The Detail\
Screenshots
User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
1 user reviews
100%
Positive
User #171604
english
11 hrs at review
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
- Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.
- DirectX: Version 9.0
FAQ
How much does The Detail cost?
The Detail costs $2.99.
What are the system requirements for The Detail?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work. DirectX: Version 9.0
What platforms is The Detail available on?
The Detail is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is The Detail worth buying?
The Detail has 100% positive reviews from 1 players. Metacritic score: 77/100.
When was The Detail released?
The Detail was released on Oct 28, 2014.
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