For video game lovers out there, The Sinking City is one of the best, new games on the market right now! The game brings us to 1920’s Massachusetts. The fictional city that is used in the game is called Oakmont. Once you turn on the game, you will realize that the whole city has been attacked by a type of dieity that is much like those that were created by H.P. Lovecraft. These fish people, have done a toll on the water ways, and are now about to wreak havoc on the entire city.
There are some citizens of Oakmont that have not left and plan on taking the city back from these fish people. The character that the player uses is a private investigator that decided to stay around. During the game, you will get a chance to see all of the conspiracies that this town now has and you will get to see just how to deal with these fish people.
When you start the game, you will instantly know that it is inspired by Lovecraft and H.R. Giger. The elements of design, the plot, the language, and the characters all have their elements to them. You will love the graphics and will be taken back to the 1920’s with the way they look and speak. For fans of science fiction, this is truly the perfect game for you!
Along with the science fiction aspect, you will also feel as if you are transported into a noir film. As the detective, you will soon discover the ins and outs of the city, and just what is in store for it. Dodging the fish people may be a bit difficult, but once you start moving, you will get the gist of it. The final goal of the game is to solve the crimes as the detective, in a creepy world filled with fish people who have taken over.
There are not a lot of markers in this game that help you to meet the final goal. However, there are clues that you are supposed to collect that help you throughout the game. These clues will help you to solve the crime, learn more about these fish people, and you may even save a dame or two in the meantime.
This game is for those who love a good true crime series or thriller. There is a lot of dialogue in it, so if you’re looking for more of an action game, you should look elsewhere. If you love a good thriller like L.A. Noire, this game is one that you are truly going to love no matter what! You will have to stay on your toes to get all of the clues and you have to pay close attention with the dialogue too. That is where a lot of the important clues come from.
Does this sound like your kind of game? If it does, you can find it wherever you buy your favorite video games! You will be on the edge of your seat as soon as you turn it on!