The Sinking City

COGConnectedAlexander Thomas

86/100

I had the distinct pleasure of reviewing Frogware’s The Sinking City when it first launched in 2019. As a fan of Lovecraftian horror, I knew this was a title I absolutely had to play. It can be tough to find a good Lovecraftian game and while it wasn’t without issue, the original launch of the game definitely filled that dark and brooding space in my mind. Seemingly out of the depths, the city of Oakmont has risen once more with the upgraded PS5 edition in a move no one saw coming but plenty should be excited about. So what can we expect from a return visit to The Sinking City?

GameSpewKim Snaith

8/10

The Sinking City was already an intriguing and worthwhile detective-thriller. But its PS5 enhancements have taken it to the next level. It’s a gorgeous-looking game, and roaming the ruined streets of Oakmont at 60FPS has never felt better. The combat is still a let-down, and more repercussions for your choices would be nice to see, but the freedom the game gives you to follow your own leads is second to none. Frogwares should be proud of everything it has achieved here, and it’s got me excited to see what its next game has in store for us.

Press StartJames Berich

7/10

The Sinking City is easily the best H.P. Lovecraft game yet, throwing players into a well-realised but characteristically melancholy town that’s coming to terms with its cosmic fate. It’s a classic detective game through and through, which rewards smarts and isn’t afraid to let you explore and immerse yourself with no handholding. It’s just a bit of a shame that’s hindered by some rudimentary combat, shoddy technical issues and an open world that’s a little too big for its own good.

Impulse GamerNathan Misa

Whether you love it or hate it, the lore, motifs and themes of the Cthulhu Mythos have influenced a fair amount of video games - old and new - providing us

Pure NintendoSeth Coit

6.5/10

Large in scope, The Sinking City has a huge emphasis on story. Despite the engrossing 'Lovecraftian' experience, it's hard to fully enjoy it for hours on end du

GameGrinBenedict Daniels

6/10

A brilliant concept with some excellent ideas, let down badly by the game engine, inconsistent writing and plotting

KeenGamerJacob Peterson

5.5/10

You are Charles Reed, a PI from Boston arriving in the remote town of Oakmont. Reed has come to find a cure for his nightmares and visions but instead finds a city in ruin after a massive flood. Now he must make his way through the various conspiracies racking the sinking city.

VideogamerJosh Wise

5/10

The Sinking City is well worth playing for the initial rhythm of its casework and the freshness of its setting, but its mechanics, like its mystery, end up flooded.

Worth PlayingAndreas Salmen

5/10

The Sinking City is a game of investigation and mystery taking place in a fictional open world inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.

Nintendo World ReportJoe DeVader

5/10

Overall, The Sinking City is a fairly okay detective game, with an intriguing supernatural mystery taking place in what is obviously a lovingly-crafted environment. It does some interesting things such as using bullets for currency, causing the player to have to weigh the options of fleeing from or killing a threat. The sanity effects caused by being in disturbing situations or using Reed’s investigation abilities too much are cheesy but mainly unobtrusive and add a charm to the game I did not expect. Nonetheless, even with these fun aspects, the significant technical problems and boring tra…

GamingTrendAustin Fern

50/100

After looking at all the evidence, I must say I almost enjoyed The Sinking City. There is a solid game here buried under technical problems and tedium. The interesting characters and quirky protagonist were almost enough to keep me interested, but sloppy combat and plentiful walking eventually wore me down. This is a paranormal call I recommend walking away from.

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

Unscored

The Sinking City is the latest detective adventure from Frogware Games, a studio mostly known for its string of Sherlock Holmes titles, a series of games I am very much a fan of. While The Sinking City has been glossed over by many due to its “Eurojank” appearance, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by