# Detective: Shadows of Sin City — Detective Noir Crime Game

> Noir crime investigation game with story-driven episodes and puzzle-solving. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Perepel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-shadows-of-sin-city/id6453637173 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Perepel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506494350)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.69/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 193 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-shadows-of-sin-city/id6453637173/reviews.md

## What is Detective?

Become a brilliant Detective and face the shadows of Sin City! Take on the role of Detective Michael Colt and dive into a world that's not for the faint of heart. Crime, power, and the hidden alleys of Sin City come alive in thrilling episodes. You'll be up against the notorious Black Dragon Triad - a journey that will test your guts and your brain.

Unravel complex crime scenes, investigate intriguing murder mystery cases, dig into the juicy backstory of each episode, and brace yourself for plenty of surprises! We've packed this game with clever puzzles that will keep players of all ages on their toes.

Got the chops to find crucial evidence and put these hardened criminals behind bars? Hit that download button and kick off your Sin City adventure!

SIN CITY TRIAD TALES – QUICK HIGHLIGHTS

 - Enjoy crime stories spun by top-notch writers!
 - Hunt for evidence using your sharp detective skills!
 - Each episode builds up to a massive, mind-blowing puzzle!
 - Fancy yourself a puzzle whiz? Let's see how you handle our brain-busters!
 - Experience the real deal with dialogue and police procedures based on extensive research!
 - Episodes start easy, but brace yourself for a steep climb!

Your journey is powered by Badges of Insight. And here's the best part - if you're really good, you can play the whole game for free!

Whether you're a fan of detective stories, crime thrillers, puzzle games, or simply love a good brain teaser, this game has something for you. A world of crime awaits - murders, dirty secrets, and Sin City's notorious triad. Time to get your detective hat on!

## Key features

- Solve complex crime scenes
- Investigate murder mystery cases
- Unravel episode backstories
- Clever puzzles and brain-busters
- Dialogue and police procedures based on research
- Story-driven episodes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Badges of Insight | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Badges of Insight | $9.99 | one-time |
| 550 Badges of Insight | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-shadows-of-sin-city/id6453637173/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-03-13*

Such a fun game makes you think and use your memory

### 1/5 — Too much AI “art”

*2025-04-24*

Tl;dr: the AI art is so distracting, I nearly quit the game just because of how bad the art was.

Full review: I actually enjoyed the puzzles despite the glaring spelling and punctuation errors in the writing. The biggest downfall of the game, however, is the excessive use of badly rendered AI “art”. It was to the point of distracting from the story itself, especially since the visuals play a big role in the storytelling. To the developer: please consider commissioning real artists, or even finding free assets to replace the current AI art. As it stands, this game is nearly unplayable with how ridiculously inconsistent and poor quality the art is.

Some examples:

- A major character is described with two key features, one of which is “wearing a hooded jacket”. Said character is then shown with multiple different jackets, even in the same scene, some of which do not in fact have a hood.
- Cityscapes are hilariously unrealistic and unrepresentative of “Sin City”, with tall skyscrapers melting into power lines(?) and random roofing materials(?).
- Thin lines (fences, power lines, tree branches, glasses frames, etc.) can potentially trigger agoraphobia or general feelings of disgust due to the messy and unrealistic rendering.

### 5/5 — They pulled a Natalie

*2024-08-28*

Paul is one of the most savage thug life developers in the history of game developers. Things were going suspiciously well and I was like, omg 💖they all get to live and the triad will fall, and then 😭😭

**Developer response:** Haha fun comment!! Thank you for the support and for the 5 stars!!

### 4/5 — Greetings dear developer(s)

*2023-08-19*

I’m quite enjoying this detective game with its characters and sort of cinematic scenes and great use of colors.
I just wish that with solving each case I could get badges because getting badges by watching ads doesn’t work and it’s always unavailable.
Also ,the music was really cool.
Thank you,
Campbell.

**Developer response:** Sorry the ads didn't work, thank you for bringing this to my attention! Also thank you for playing!

## Frequently asked questions about Detective

### Does Detective: Shadows of Sin City have ads?

No, Detective: Shadows of Sin City does not contain advertisements.

### What is the age rating for Detective: Shadows of Sin City?

Detective: Shadows of Sin City is rated 12+.

### How often is Detective: Shadows of Sin City updated?

The latest version was released on March 13, 2024, indicating regular updates to the game.

### What devices can I play Detective: Shadows of Sin City on?

Detective: Shadows of Sin City is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What gameplay mechanics does Detective: Shadows of Sin City feature?

The game involves unraveling crime scenes, investigating murder mysteries, hunting for evidence, and solving clever puzzles within story-driven episodes.

### Can I play Detective: Shadows of Sin City offline?

The provided data does not specify if Detective: Shadows of Sin City supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app store page for this information.

### How does Detective: Shadows of Sin City compare to other crime games?

Detective: Shadows of Sin City offers a noir-themed experience with a strong emphasis on narrative and puzzle-solving, featuring dialogue and police procedures based on extensive research.

### What is the user sentiment for Detective: Shadows of Sin City?

The game has a high rating of 4.7 stars from 35 ratings, suggesting positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 2 of 2)

### 1.57 — 2024-03-13

Mind Mastery has been added!
Improved deduction puzzles!

### 1.0 — 2023-08-17

No release notes.

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