The Sinking City
The Sinking City
Rating Summary
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Game Information
Developer: Frogwares
Publisher: Bigben Interactive
Genres: Action, Adventure
An oppressive atmosphere and story inspired by the universe of H.P. Lovecraft.
A vast open world that can be explored on foot, by boat, in a diving suit…
High replay value thanks to an open investigation system: each case can be solved in a number of ways, with different possible endings depending on your actions.
An arsenal of weapons from the 1920s with which to take on nightmarish creatures.
Manage your mental health to untangle the truth behind the madness.
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The Sinking City | Death May Die Cinematic Trailer | PS4
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View All (118 total)IGN
While occasionally frustrating, The Sinking City's compelling stories, exciting environments, and memorable characters make for one of the better Cthulhu lore games around.
PC Gamer
An occasionally entertaining detective game blighted by poor writing, rote combat, and a dreary open world.
Eurogamer
Frogware's most ambitious title to date sees it take on the Cthulu mythos, but unfortunately it makes for one of its most flawed games too.
GamesRadar+
The Sinking City's engrossing premise is ultimately betrayed by counterintuitive systems and bleak monotony.
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