It seems nearly everyone you talk to has need of your skills and are willing to withhold information from you until you help them first. As a detective, your skills are in high demand in the city and you can use that to your advantage as you try and uncover the mystery of the madness that is spreading across Massachusetts. This is mainly explored through the Innsmouthers, people with fish-like features that had to seek refuge in Oakmont after their city was swallowed by the sea.Īs a “newcomer” to Oakmont, a city so secluded it doesn’t appear on most maps, you’ll be greeted with plenty of skepticism and wariness, as you navigate a flooded city ruled by crime lords, Innsmouthers, and infested by monsters. Instead of sweeping those problematic elements under the rug, Frogwares puts those issues central to the many conflicts in the game, though doesn’t always stick the landing. Those familiar with Lovecraft’s work are also probably familiar with the myriad issues that arise in his stories, especially with regards to racism. But, The Sinking City doesn’t merely recreate Lovecraft’s work but instead adapts it and ties stories together to create a cohesive narrative from the various lore that he created in his stories. Famous for their Sherlock Holmes games, Frogwares have brought their considerable skill and history with mystery games to bare here, in their newest work, inspired by the writings of H.P. That’s just a small taste of what you’ll come to expect in Frogwares’ newest game, The Sinking City. The square table threw the chair at the round table in a heated argument. Luckily, I’m unnaturally gifted at piecing together mysteries like this and it seems like the police aren’t going to solve this mystery anytime soon. One’s dead, one’s missing, and the one left breathing can’t make heads or tails of what happened. Apparently, the younger Throgmorton washed up onshore and was brought to this house, then he started speaking in tongues and made short work of the three people who live here. So here I am, in this rotting shack, trying to coax what happened out of some spooked fisherman. Throgmorton, who can help me get to the bottom of what’s happening to me, the only problem is that his son has gone missing. * Manage your mental health to untangle the truth behind the madness.I’ve come to Oakmont to find a cure for these visions I’ve been having. * An arsenal of weapons from the 1920s with which to take on nightmarish creatures. * 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. * A vast open world that can be explored on foot, by boat, in a diving suit… * An oppressive atmosphere and story inspired by the universe of H.P. You're a private investigator, and you have to uncover the truth of what has possessed the city… and the minds of its inhabitants. The half-submerged city of Oakmont is gripped by supernatural forces. The Sinking City is an adventure and investigation game set in an open world inspired by the universe of H.P. New quests - Merciful Madness DLC (inlcluded in Deluxe Edition, or as a separate purchase). The Sinking City® on Xbox Series X|S offers the following improvements: Use it wisely to upgrade your combat skills, vigor or mind. Experience Boost - This DLC includes a skill point that can be used from the start of the game. Chicago Organ Grinder - This DLC grants early access to the most powerful weapon in the game, the Tommy gun, and comes with a golden skin of the weapon. Investigator Pack - Upgrade your gaming experience with an exclusive private investigator outfit and access to a first aid kit, antipsychotics and a crafting materials starter pack. Merciful Madness - 3 new quests that explore Lovecraft’s iconic stories and bring to light the mysteries of Oakmont and its demented citizens. The Worshipers of the Necronomicon - 3 new quests in which Charles Reed investigates unsolved cases and sets out in search of mysterious spell books that harbor unspeakable powers. Upgrade your experience with the Deluxe Edition which includes:
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