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The Darkest Files is a narrative-driven investigation game set in 1956 Germany. You play as Esther Katz, a young prosecutor newly recruited to Fritz Bauer’s special unit, where you face the daunting task of reopening old Nazi-era crimes. Evidence has been ruined, witnesses have been silenced, and criminals hide behind respectable facades, leaving you to unravel the tangled web of the past.

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In your investigation, every choice and interrogation can bring you closer to the truth or lead you further astray. You must gather fragmented evidence and piece together witness testimonies—some of which may be accurate, distorted, or even purposely misleading—to reconstruct events with precision. The game challenges you to navigate a society that prefers to keep its dark history buried, all while the pressure mounts against you as time ticks away.

As you dig deeper into these cases based on true Nazi-era offenses, you face the harsh reality of dealing with those in power, using your resolve to challenge a nation unwilling to confront its past. Your efforts culminate in courtroom showdowns where meticulously built investigations determine whether justice is served or a perpetrator walks free.

Bold visuals inspired by 1950s pulp comics and cell-shaded 3D graphics bring the era to life, while full English voice acting immerses you fully in the world of hidden truths and dangerous secrets. The Darkest Files is a game where every decision matters, and where the courage to confront darkness can change you forever.