The Sinking City Release Date, Gameplay, Trailers, Story, News
The balance of horror and mystery creates a recipe that will immerse gamers in a world where everything isn’t always what it seems and the reality you once knew should be questioned.
Embrace the madness that inhabits the corroding world of Oakmont.
The Sinking City Developer
Developer Frogwares, best known for the Sherlock Holmes detective series, and publisher Bigben Interactive, has unveiled an adventure/horror game that will have you intrigued and have the most experienced gamers at the edge of their seats. Frogwares are no strangers at throwing incomputable twists and turns in their stories. The Sinking City is no different and it’s a beautiful puzzle where even I cannot wait to put all the pieces together! The Sinking City was described as the developer's most ambitious project to date, and if anything is placed into that context then it should be special.
The Sinking City Story
This game has elements centered around investigations and mystery in a fictional open world inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The player steps into the shoes of a 1920s private investigator, Charles W. Reed, who finds himself in the city of Oakmont Massachusetts, New England. A city suffering from unprecedented floods of clearly supernatural origins. A city trembling on the brink of madness that is threatening to submerge the world and human psyche in a state of no return.
Insanity, or sanity, is a major theme of Lovecraft, and this is a huge mechanic with the game. Just like any individual that has a certain tolerance to things out of the ordinary or seeing something disturbing. When Charles W. Reed sees something disturbing or when he encounters monsters, or even when he's making certain choices within the game, it can affect his mental state.
The Sinking City Trailer
The Sinking City | Death May Die – Cinematic Trailer
The trailer shows the game to be visually beautiful. The developers absolutely nailed the horror atmosphere and suspenseful moments that set the tone for this game to set itself apart from other titles. The protagonist, Charles W. Reed, no sooner as he arrives in Oakmont, Massachusetts, he is led to investigate a mysterious flood inundating the city, helping “abnormal” people along the way, in the hopes of shedding light on the darkness and the creatures that inhabit it. Who else has the ability or the courage to dissolve the siege of supernatural forces? Corrupted minds of the inhabitants are the norm, but are you strong and stable enough to face your own demons?
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As seen briefly in the opening cutscene revolving around the demo, the private investigator can be armed, and the game comes with a proper combat system. Since Developer Frogwares is best known for the Sherlock Holmes detective series, the recurring theme of collecting pieces to illuminate the path that will give you an idea of where to go next. Many different events throughout the game have the ability to blend reality with the supernatural and the madness that's plaguing the residents of the city is amplified. Being attacked by strange bipedal creatures makes you question their exist and try to figure out where they came from. The good news is that they can easily be shot, but only if you've thoroughly searched around for a weapon and the ammo to go in it. Throughout the game, players will be hunted by monsters, so it's always an idea to make sure you have plenty of ammo to cope with them and make sure not to waste them.
The Sinking City News
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Currently, the game is still a work in progress and the development team is working on making sure the graphics are polished, game mechanics are more fluid, improved lighting system, and tightening the gameplay. The creators of the game are open to constructive criticism from the fans with their Q&A videos and frequent responses to questions on their Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter pages. With these key attention to detail taken they’re growing a loyal and intrigued fan base because that know that the developers not only want to make a great product but a product that takes the fans ideas into consideration. Which I appreciated because it makes fans like myself feel that our voices matter. This is shown by their constant updates shared to the public on the Sinking City’s official social media pages about changes they will continue to implement in the game.
Official site: The Sinking City
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The Sinking City Gameplay
The Sinking City – Gameplay
The Sinking City is a third person adventure game that focuses on exploration and detective work - with the game making the most of its open-world structure to give players options on how they pursue and obtain evidence to complete the investigations that are given throughout the game. According to Frogware, they have left it up to the player to decide how to maneuver around the city and given us the freedom to make our own choices while unraveling this dark and twisted open world. What makes it more interesting is how indicators won’t hold your hand throughout the game to point you in the right direction every step of the way.
Dialogue is crucial!! Yes, I know many of us at times slack off at certain parts especially when the dialogue seems “long-winded.” However, I recommend everyone to pay close to what is being presented. Remember, context clues and pieces of dialogue should be treated like puzzle pieces to understand where you should go next in the process of your investigation to see the full picture. Players will often receive requests and assignments from “unusual” character, but investigation and interview process will keep you on your toes.
Beyond merely scouting for clues, Charles W. Reed can also call upon some more his unusual specialized detective skills. His troubled history and somewhat fragile psyche have gifted him the ability to see into the immediate past, and you're able to examine these memory fragments to reveal additional leads to the case. Who wouldn’t want to have such an unparalleled ability for a rainy day?
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Well, they call it a gameplayer trailer, but there’s very little gameplay to be found in the video. However, there are hidden clues to just waiting to be discovered that is revolving around the atmosphere of the game. The trailer focuses on the private investigator, Charles W. Reed, and his unique problem. As he shaves in a bathroom mirror, tentacles sprout from his face. He slices them off. However, throughout the process of shaving, they’re sprouting once more at an alarming rate. Are they imaginary, or are they more real than us the gamers and Charles W. Reed first believed? There are supernatural forces at work here and they refuse to be ignored.
Are you able to remain sane when you’re having a physical and psychological battle with the supernatural? Frogwares game development studio said it best on their official website, “Can you survive this beleaguered town and untangle the mysteries responsible for its tragic situation or will you be driven beyond madness yourself?”
Can you unravel the messages given to you by the supernatural? They’re far from voiceless.
The supernatural is always present throughout the game and the landscape. The people of the city aren’t immune to it including the character we will be using throughout the game. Always keep in mind, it's a supernatural flood, and it'll be on you to figure out why the city has suddenly found itself underwater. Also, it will be on us to understand what each entity that makes an appearance throughout the game to our character is trying to tell us. Perhaps a warning? Maybe this is our character’s destiny. It’s up to you to decide and connect the dots where they align.
The Sinking City Release Date
I for one cannot wait to see what unearthly terrors and the creatures that inhabit the flooded streets of Oakmont. The Sinking City and all its unspeakable horrors and mysteries are currently in production and will be due to launch March 21, 2019. Coming soon to PS4/Xbox One/PC. Pre-order copies will be available soon, but an exact date has not been announced yet.
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