Detective Necro is an adult Ren'Py visual novel by BlackHandGames. Set in a high fantasy world whose technology has reached modern standards after a revolution, magic is rare and almost mythical, and the Empire of Humanity dominates most races. You play a detective raised by an Orc, granted unwanted powers by an ancient being, investigating a murder linked to an older case. Choices shape whether you follow rules or take a ruthless route, with drawbacks. It mixes fantasy, horror, and humor.
Current build v0.55 Hotfix, released June 14, 2023, for Windows, Linux, Mac, in English, uncensored. Development is ongoing. The hotfix is described as a half update, not all planned changes, but playable; saves should carry over. It includes 585 renders, while the new UI, codex, and music wait for the recode in the next update.
Developer's description
The story takes place in a high fantasy world that has undergone a technological revolution, bringing its technology to modern standards. Magic has long since faded in this world, is rare enough that most regard it as nearly mythical. The Empire of Humanity is at its absolute pinnacle, engulfing nearly all of the world and the various races with it.
You take on the role of a detective, orphaned at an early age and raised by an Orc. You lived an average life until an old being set its sights on you, granting you powers you didn't ask for. As a murder with eerie similarity to an old case pops up, you'll need to use your newfound powers to solve it for good. How you do that will be up to you. Will you be a good man and follow the rules, or will you be like
Dirty Harry
? Either path is valid, and both will come with their own drawbacks. Choose wisely.
v0.55 HotFix
This is a half update. It doesn't contain everything I wanted to do, but I got about half. I feel that I left it in an acceptable place.
Will my saves work? They should.
Where is the new ui, codex, music, etc? Coming together with the recode.
When is the recode coming? Next update, the guy who is going to help me will start on the 15th of this month.
Why not this update? I messed up the coding, and it needs to be fixed. This is a half update. It doesn't contain everything I wanted to do, but it's what I was able to complete.
How many renders are there? 585.
I think that about covers the questions I was asked. I hope you guys have fun with this update and I look forward to hearing your feedback.
v0.5
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A few notes:
No music this release. The artist who produced the free music I loved said he didn't want his music in a game with adult content. Nothing I can do but keep looking for music I can use that you haven't heard in every other VN. (You know which songs I mean).
Will my saves work? They should. No one has mentioned broken saves.
hotfix
for the gallery.
967 new renders
8106 lines of code
73984 words
v0.4
3922 Lines of Code
35593 Words
552 Images
v0.2
Day 6 will no longer be included in 0.2. Instead, day 5 will be much longer, and it'll contain most of the content initially intended for day 6, including the option to break up with Glasha. You'll still be getting 90% of the content. Aside from Phoebe's original breakup scene, only one more scene has been removed. It will be included when day 6 releases in 0.3.
v0.1.2
- Fixed reported spelling and grammar issues
- Fixed two characters with same name
- Fixed textbox issues
- Fixed Phoebe phone conversation issue
- Changed Phoebe refusal dialogue (refusal now results in break up. No sense in delaying it.)
Please be sure to read the instructions included in the zip.
v0.1.1
Contained a small hotfix for those who didn't go up to Phoebe's apartment.
v0.1
First release.
Player reviews
Player rating5.0 / 5 · 20 ratings
Written reviews20 · avg 4.5★
Positive (4–5★)90%
Latest review2025-06-24
What players say
Most players rate it positively, praising story and characters, despite some writing, rendering, and development concerns.
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Players like
Engaging story with detective mystery and fantasy elements
Diverse characters with distinct personalities
Unique world mixing magic and modern technology
Good fantasy race models and renders
Common complaints
Dialogue can feel bloated, bland, or filler-heavy
Some renders have grain or proportion problems
Development is abandoned or on hold
Best for players who enjoy fantasy detective stories, varied characters, and adult themes.
Summarised from 20 written player reviews.
ShepardRahl2025-06-24★★★★★
Before I begin my review I'd first like to address why the dev abandoned this game for those who don't know. Somebody asked the dev to include NTR. The dev said no. The person then went on a harassment campaign…
fruuut2025-03-22★★★★★
author is very talented, superb characters, rare generally underutilized setting, interesting plot, amazing backgrounds, very very good game. obviously would be better with sound (no sound at the moment i played, doesnt bother me much tbh)
Freakz0ld2023-11-07★★★★★
This is my first review, and i'm only doing it because the game is so great and well made. Great story if you like fantasy genre, humor, and sex. Great models and characters, they are very captivating. Very well written…
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