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神都不良探 Underdog Detective

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac • 2022

Should you play it?

Underdog Detective is a video-based playable, interactive story Set in the reign of Empress Wu Zetian of ancient China, you will play as a slum dweller in the imperial capital of Luoyang and embark on a thrilling yet comedic adventure! Traps and conspiracies, comradery and your unknown origin...

What works
  • High production values and acting
  • Engaging detective story and characters
  • Innovative deduction and puzzle mechanics
  • Easy retry system for failed choices
  • Immersive historical setting
Things to keep in mind
  • Linear story with limited branching
  • Short gameplay length
  • Mandatory dlc for full story
  • Some translation and subtitle issues
  • Occasional technical problems on some platforms

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神都不良探 Underdog Detective: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Relaxation, Story.

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