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Being vigilant is key, since clues can be hidden. We learn that Reed suffered a shipwreck from which he gained supernatural powers, which allow him to "see what others miss." His powers become key mechanics throughout the game, as we're able to spiritually reconstruct crime scenes and dispel illusions. His characterization (and everyone else's) plays to the time period of the 1920s. Reed is a former Navy man with a stoic personality and quippy one-liners. The acting is believable and immersive to create even more of a hook. Memorable characters are key to the narrative in a city that's plagued by madness and the supernatural. A dark and gritty atmosphere adds to the world-building and Oakmont's pathetic situation.

The Sinking City sinks its claws into you from the start. It's a dystopian situation where money has lost its value and vicious creatures roam parts of the city. To make matters worse, expeditions to locate the source of the city's madness may have awakened something ancient and primal. The city has suffered greatly due to a massive flood that has sunken the city, but Oakmont doesn't appear on maps and consequently isn't eligible to receive any aid. Upon his arrival in Oakmont, he's greeted by a mystery benefactor. Reed isn't the only one to take interest in these happenings, though. He has also been prone to visions that are possibly linked to the hysteria. Reed learns that mass hysteria has broken out and caused people to migrate to the town of Oakmont, which attracts these people and keeps them there. This copious amount of quality content makes up for The Sinking City's blemishes if players can look past its flaws and see its heart.Ĭharles Reed is a private investigator from Boston who finds himself on the trail of mass disappearances all convalescing on the unknown island of Oakmont, Massachusetts. The Sinking City features an intriguing cast of characters, spot-on aesthetics, and enough content to keep players busy for quite some time. Impeccable detective mechanics are at its heart as we follow protagonist Charles Reed on an investigation to uncover dark truths. Developer Frogwares brings us a chilling title steeped in mystery. The Sinking City is a thoughtfully crafted Lovecraftian noir-thriller that prioritizes narrative and world-building for a cosmic experience.