DeTechtive 2112 Review: Uncover Secrets – Read Now!

Rating: 7
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · February 20, 2025

DeTechtive 2112 Review, Our fears about the future came to pass. Millions eke out a pathetic existence soaked by drizzling rain and lit by flickering neons. One of them is you, a lone detective with a dark past. Sneak, shoot, and investigate alone or with partners, learning that some things are better left buried.

: The infamous Subway location

: Tunnel Vision: Where Every Shot Counts!

DeTechtive 2112 Review Pros:

Decent graphics.
5.96GB download size.
Steam achievements.
Full controller support.
Graphics settings – quality preset.
Display settings – resolution, fullscreen, v-sync, FPS limit, HDR, and HDR max brightness slider.
Video settings – resolution scale, view distance, anti-aliasing, post-processing, shadow, global illumination, reflections, textures, effects, foliage, and shading.
Three game difficulties – Easy, normal, and hard.
Single and multiplayer modes.
The game has an awesome cyberpunk-like aesthetic, from the character portraits to the filters, the game looks really good.
Your character is fully voiced.
Minimap with objective markers.
A 3D game world with an isometric viewpoint.
Loadout lets you choose two weapons, ammunition, and up to four equipment.
Levels and cases will have particular Loadout requirements.
In-game character interactions which you can fast forward or skip.
Hover text and button prompts over people and interactive points on the screen.
Twin stick shooter gameplay with Detective adventures chucked in.
Tutorial segments as you play along with pop-ups with videos or images.
Shooting has laser pointers to make it a bit easier to aim.
You can pause the game.
Dead bodies can be picked up and moved or hidden in cupboards etc.
Every case/level can be completed with action or stealth.
End of case breakdown and score. Here you can restart the case or end the case.
Full stealth with strangle deaths, enemy radars, and line of sight indicators.
The bass-heavy soundtrack changes in and out of combat.
A wide range of weapons and equipment adds variety to what you can do on a case.
It’s a visual treat for the eyes.

: Street smarts keep you alive…hopefully.

: choose your next destination wisely

DeTechtive 2112 Review Cons:

You cannot remap the controls.
No Colourblind settings.
Most of the time it’s just your character with voice work and everyone else has grunts.
Text and button icons are so small it’s hard to make out a lot of the time.
It’s hard to do stealth as you cannot move the camera and you are never sure what will give cover and what won’t.
The style of the game can obscure enemies and interactive points, items, etc as it all blends together.
Never always sure when the game has been saved.
Ai pathfinding is not always great and they have amazing aiming but lack any spatial awareness.
Short game taking a couple of hours to go through.
Little replay value.
Any type of lag in Co-op is a game-breaker.

: time to unleash the big dogs because backup aint coming!

: skills for kills Detechtive

DeTechtive 2112:

Official website.

Developer: M11 Studio, 5Deniz

Publisher: indie.io

Store Links –

Steam

7/10

Graphics - 7/10
7/10

Sound - 7/10
7/10

Accessibility - 7/10
7/10

Length - 7/10
7/10

Fun Factor - 7/10

7/10

Summary

DeTechtive 2112 offers a visually captivating experience with its cyberpunk aesthetic, from character portraits to game filters, making it a true treat for the eyes. The game’s graphics are decent and the 5.96GB download size ensures quick access. It boasts full controller support and various graphics and display settings, including quality presets, resolution options, v-sync, HDR adjustments, and more. With three difficulty levels—Easy, Normal, and Hard—it caters to a range of player skills. The game can be enjoyed in both single and multiplayer modes.

Your character is fully voiced, adding depth to the immersive 3D game world viewed from an isometric perspective. The minimap with objective markers and the twin-stick shooter gameplay blended with detective adventures make for engaging gameplay. The loadout system lets you choose two weapons, ammunition, and up to four pieces of equipment, tailored to specific levels and cases.

In-game interactions can be fast-forwarded or skipped, and the hover text and button prompts over people and interactive points streamline the experience. The game’s tutorial segments provide pop-ups with videos or images, making it easier to grasp the mechanics. Laser pointers aid in aiming during shooting, and you can even pick up and hide dead bodies. Each case can be completed with either action or stealth, with an end-of-case breakdown and score provided. The stealth mechanics are enhanced with strangle deaths, enemy radars, and line-of-sight indicators.

The soundtrack, rich with bass-heavy tunes, seamlessly transitions in and out of combat, enhancing the atmosphere. The wide range of weapons and equipment available adds variety to each case. However, the game does have its drawbacks. The inability to remap controls and the lack of colorblind settings can be frustrating. Additionally, the text and button icons are often too small to read, and the game’s style sometimes obscures enemies and interactive points, making it challenging to navigate.

Stealth can be difficult due to the inability to move the camera and uncertain cover mechanics. The game’s AI pathfinding isn’t always reliable, with enemies exhibiting great aiming but poor spatial awareness. The short campaign, lasting only a few hours, offers little replay value, and any lag in Co-op mode can be a game-breaker.

In summary, “DeTechtive 2112” is a visually stunning game with a cyberpunk charm, full of unique mechanics and a rich soundtrack. While it offers a lot of variety in gameplay and customization, it does fall short in some areas like control options and accessibility features. Ideal for a visually rich short adventure, it’s a perfect blend of action and stealth with a catchy one-liner: Dive into DeTechtive 2112 and uncover secrets in a dystopian future where every choice matters.