Detective Dotson Arrives Oct 30th on Nintendo Switch!
25th September 2025 – Today Masala Games and Rainy Frog are pleased to announce that Detective Dotson has officially arrived on the Nintendo eShop which will release on 30th October 2025. With charm, humor, and a touch of Bollywood flair, players can now join Dotson on his journey through colorful streets of India as he hunts down the truth behind his father’s murder. Fans of Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright will feel right at home but with a fresh, distinctly Desi twist.
There’s big trouble in small-town India, but our man is on the case. Step into the shoes of Detective Dotson, an aspiring Bollywood star turned unlikely detective after his father’s murder. Fueled by ambition and a thirst for truth, Dotson dives headfirst into a gripping mystery where every clue brings him closer to uncovering the secrets behind the crime.
Crack the case by piecing together clues on your evidence board. Chat with quirky locals in the distinctly Indian neighborhood: some will be happy to gossip, others will insist on a favor or trade before spilling the beans. From cheeky fetch quests to surprising twists, every conversation brings you closer to solving the mystery and unmasking the culprit.
Get stuck into a merry mystery with Detective Dotson – the gregarious gumshoe that small town India didn’t know it needed!
The name’s Dotson, the Bollywood dreamer-turned-sleuth exploring the vibrant streets of modern India, sleuthing your way through a charming mystery adventure.
Solve four quirky cases that build up to uncovering your father’s murder, gradually unlocking more of the map as the plot thickens.
Chat up colourful locals who like to barter or trade items to coax out juicy clues.
Build your case on a drag-and-drop evidence board to connect clues and prompts, with hints on hand if you get stuck.
Classic side-scrolling fun with easy controls as you run, jump, climb, and even toss objects without worrying about stamina.
Lovingly stylised visuals with pixelated characters set against layered 3D backdrops, bursting with colour and charm.
Cozy, breezy, and compact: Expect a playful, light-hearted mystery that plays out in around 3–4 hours.
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