Psychic Detective is a full-motion video adventure game developed by Colossal Pictures, released in 1995 for 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, DOS, and PlayStation. Players take the role of Eric Fox, a psychic detective with the ability to project his consciousness into other characters, perceiving events through their eyes and ears to gather information unavailable through conventional means. This mechanic drives the investigative gameplay, as inhabiting different individuals reveals distinct pieces of a dark, layered narrative. The game features multiple possible conclusions depending on the choices made throughout. Because of its heavy subject matter, the story is not particularly suited to repeated playthroughs, though the branching structure does allow for varying outcomes. As an interactive movie format, the experience centers on FMV sequences rather than traditional gameplay systems, placing emphasis on narrative exploration and the consequences of which characters Fox chooses to inhabit at key moments.
