The highly addictive DETECTIVE series has returned, and this time, the stakes are higher, the location is isolated, and the genre is pure psychological horror.
DETECTIVE – Rainy Night, a new narrative adventure with elements of deduction, has launched today. This gripping title is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £8.79, and comes with full Xbox Play Anywhere support.
A Franchise of Deductive Addiction
The DETECTIVE series has built a loyal following by delivering concise, engaging mysteries that challenge your mind. Our reviews have consistently recognised the compelling gameplay loop, often giving the games a respectable 3.5/5 score:
- DETECTIVE – The Motel: We noted this game offered a refreshing focus on “player agency and open-ended exploration,” creating a rewarding puzzler for those who love piecing together clues.
- DETECTIVE – Scene Crime: We found this provided a “solid detective experience, challenging your mind and leaving you to make notes.“
- DETECTIVE: Stella Porta Case: We praised the game’s “simple premise of finding clues before trying to piece the order of events together on a timeline.“
The Case: Trapped in the Holiday Motel
The story puts you in the shoes of Iker Carmona, a seasoned police officer. After a long drive, Iker stops at the secluded “Holiday” motel for a much-needed rest, only to wake up to a chilling nightmare.
A disturbing argument outside his room leads to the realisation that the entire motel is isolated. The power is out, mobile phones are useless, and vehicles refuse to start. Worse yet, a relentless rain begins to pour, trapping Iker and seven other guests inside.
Set over five days across 12 narrative-driven levels, you are forced to confront the strange disappearances, eerie deaths, and cryptic symbols that plague the place. You must use your police instincts to interrogate the seven distinct guests, analyse their stories, uncover hidden truths, and connect the dots to solve the case.
Your Investigation, Anywhere
The launch of DETECTIVE – Rainy Night is a win for accessibility. It is a full Xbox Play Anywhere title. This fantastic feature means that a single digital purchase on the Xbox Store for £8.79 unlocks the game for you on both your Xbox console and your Windows PC.
All of your case notes and progress are synced via the cloud.
Your Deduction Dossier
Here is a summary of what to expect from this tense adventure:
- Narrative-Driven Adventure: A deeply immersive story with violent crimes and mature themes.
- Interrogation and Deduction: Speak to seven distinct guests to piece together a complex mystery.
- Psychological Horror: The motel becomes a character of its own, with unsettling occurrences.
- Unfolding Events: Every day brings new twists and challenges across 12 narrative-driven levels.
- Full Xbox Play Anywhere Support for Xbox and PC versions.
The rain is falling, the lights are out, and the truth is waiting to be uncovered. If you’re a fan of narrative-driven horrors and challenging deduction puzzles, DETECTIVE – Rainy Night is ready for your investigation on the Xbox Store right now. Find it on the stores of PlayStation, Switch and PC too.
We’ve got a review on the way.
