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- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
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- Release Date
Switch eShop
12th Sep 2019, $49.99
12th Sep 2019, £44.99
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Review The Sinking City - A Solid Port For This Lovecraftian Detective Mystery
The Cthulhu mysteries
Despite being a writer whose work has divided so many - especially when it comes to the legacy of his problematic views and the running theme of ‘otherness’ in his poems and prose - HP Lovecraft remains the go-to inspiration for anything remotely Gothic or tinged with thoughts of mania and delirium. Naturally, it's only...
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Guide Best Nintendo Switch Detective Games
Grab your trilby and trench coat
Updated with Master Detective Archives: Rain Code and the wonderful Switch remaster of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. A decision that was, frankly, elementary... Everyone loves a good mystery, and even more so if they're the one who gets to solve it. The detective genre has evolved a great deal since its...
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Feature What The Heck Is A 'MetroidBrainia'? Introducing The Newest Genre On The Block
Brain reaction
Recently, I was talking to my partner about my all-time favourite niche genre of games. He's a game developer, so we have these kinds of discussions a lot, usually trying to nail down what it is we like best about a particular game, or scene, or genre — but this time, we were trying to find out exactly what the genre even was. Now,...
News Ukrainian Studio Frogwares Receives Epic MegaGrant
Funds will help relocate employees to safer areas in Ukraine
Ukrainian developer Frogwares, famous for its work on such titles as Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter and The Sinking City, has received a 'MegaGrant' from Epic Games. With headquarters located in the capital city of Kyiv, the studio has stated in a Twitter post that the MegaGrant...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 23rd)
It does matter
Phew! It's been a heck of a week, hasn't it? It actually feels like springtime now at least, but our eyes are poised towards the summer with the slate of new release dates we've been handed. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has been brought forward from September to July! Unprecedented stuff. Splatoon 3 also finally has a release date — a
Feature Ukrainian Developer Frogwares Talks Sherlock On Switch And Community Solidarity
"In these difficult times, I'd like to wish everyone peace"
The Switch library has most genres and game types covered, including titles that encourage us to slow down, assess clues and solve mysteries. Frogwares is a developer well known in this area for its Sherlock games, though it made its Switch debut with the very solid port of original IP The...
News The Sinking City Is Safe On Switch Despite Delistings And Publishing Legal Battle
Developer Frogwares issues official statement
After a falling out with publisher Nacon, formerly known as BigBen InteractiveBigBen Interactive, Ukraine-based developer Frogwares has spoken out about issues surrounding the distribution of The Sinking City across multiple platforms. The game has been delisted on a number of stores as a result of this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 14th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has flown by, this time full of Switch controller LED light revelations and stories of what might just be the very first time anyone has managed to reach the Switch's maximum playtime for a single game. We're feeling more than ready to sit down for some gaming over the weekend, and as usual,...
Nintendo Download 12th September (North America)
Daemon X Machina, Castle Crashers Remastered and The Sinking City
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Daemon X Machina...
Nintendo Download 12th September (Europe)
Amnesia! Blasphemous! The Sinking City!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: DAEMON X MACHINA (Nintendo, 13th Sept,...
News The Sinking City Scores A September Switch Release, Physical Version "Might" Happen
There's not long to wait
A release date for The Sinking City's big launch on Nintendo Switch has finally arrived. You'll be able to get your hands on the game from 12th September. We've been keeping a close eye on this one for a while now, recently sharing Switch footage and
Gallery Get A Closer Look At The Sinking City On Switch With These Exclusive Screenshots
Let them sink in
Open world investigation game The Sinking City is headed to Switch this year, and while we still don't have an exact release date locked in, all the signs are suggesting that this could well be worth keeping an eye on. Last week, we shared with you a brand new trailer which showcased the Switch version in action, alongside...
About The Game
The Sinking City is an adventure and investigation game set in an open world inspired by the universe of H.P. Lovecraft, the master of Horror. The half-submerged city of Oakmont is gripped by supernatural forces. You're a private investigator, and you have to uncover the truth of what has possessed the city… and the minds of its inhabitants.
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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Graphics are so bad.
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