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30 October 2025 – Masala Games and Rainy Frog are pleased to announce that Detective Dotson lands on Nintendo Switch today! Players can step into the (gum)shoes of India’s least likely detective as he scours the streets of his vibrant neighborhood, hunting down the truth behind his father’s murder. You’re Professor Leyton with a splash of Bollywood flair, and you’re hitting the streets to solve a mystery with the help of a colorful supporting cast.

Mystery, moustaches and masala – a feast for adventure fans!

• Step into the shoes of Detective Dotson: Bollywood dreamer turned super sleuth, chasing mysteries through the vibrant streets of modern India.
• Crack four eccentric cases, each one leading you closer to the truth behind your father’s murder, while gradually unlocking new corners of the city.
• Piece together the puzzle on a drag-and-drop evidence board, linking clues and prompts to uncover the truth (and use a hint if you get stuck).
• Charm, barter, and banter with colorful locals. Everyone’s got a story, and maybe even a clue or two to trade.
• Delight in a distinctive art style, blending pixelated characters with layered 3D backdrops bursting with colour and warmth.
• Cozy, breezy, and compact – a mysterious adventure unfolds.

Detective Dotson is a feel-good detective game filled with heart, colour, and unapologetic melodrama. The developers have crafted a love letter to their home country, one that will inspire and enthrall gamers worldwide.

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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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Friday July 11th , 2025 – Hold onto your sherwanis, adventure fans: Detective Dotson, the quirky, award winning and colorful cosy mystery sensation from Masala Games, is sashaying its way onto Nintendo Switch later this year. This creative India Indie has perfectly captured the charm and chaos of small-town India, and fans have fallen in love with the titular Desi detective and his Bollywood swagger. Japan publisher, Rainy Frog, noted for their previous stylish titles including Piczle deliver another not to miss title!

Dotson didn’t set out to be a detective – he craved the spotlight. But when his detective dad’s suspicious demise crashes his dreams, Dotson trades the big screen for an oversized magnifying glass. Cue Bollywood dance breaks, bargain-happy bazaars, and chase sequences.

You are Sherlock in Salwar Kameez

The game features four interconnected cases, each with its own bizarre twist: a pink painted dog, lost jewellery and notorious gangsters. Each mystery brings you a step closer to the dramatic reveal of what really happened to Dotson’s father.

• Talk to quirky townsfolk (some helpful, most nosy).

• Examine exotic environments for clues.

• Make deductive leaps in your clue board, which looks suspiciously like a glittery school project.

The game pairs retro 2D pixel characters layered over lush 3D backgrounds inspired by small-town India: markets, dusty roads, rooftop cricket pitches, and Holi festivals. All this is accompanied by an charming and foot-tapping original soundtrack perfect for exploring the streets of India.

Game Director’s Note

18 percent of the world lives in India — our home. It’s the most diverse and interesting place on the planet. But, you really don’t get to see it in games much do you? We’re pretty much non-existent. So we took it upon ourselves at Masala Games to fix that.

We want to bring our home to YOU!

India is often (incorrectly) shown as poor or ancient, in media. We would like help alter perception and to tell stories from modern India and represent our home more appropriately.

Detective Dotson is a love letter to India! Welcome to our home.

Detective Dotson is a feel-good detective game filled with heart, color, and unapologetic Bollywood drama.

Source: PR Email