Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 22
  2. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. Sep 18, 2019
    40
    The Sinking City on Nintendo Switch is extremely rough around the edges. I understand the lack of hand-holding when examining clues and evidence, but the fact of the matter is the game is so terrible in nearly every other aspect, that I wanted my hand to be held to get through it quicker! The Sinking City is the type of game that will appeal only to the most hardcore of H.P. Lovecraft, or noir fiction fans. Everyone else will be left wondering how so much could go so wrong in what really is an excellent idea for a game. Like the visions haunting Charles Reed, I’ll be seeing this one in my nightmares for quite some time.
  2. Sep 16, 2019
    40
    I really went into The Sinking City with some hope. The Cthulhu/ancient ones inspired story combined with some interesting mechanics. On paper I can see this game appealing to fans of the ol’ cosmic horror, but you don’t need The Mind’s Eye to see it turned out a big soggy mess. There is still a decent story if you’re willing to persevere all the madness, but personally the cost is too high. The game surrounding it is deeply unfun and a chore to play, and it sucks I can’t find something nicer about it. The developer Frogwares has made some good Sherlock Holmes games and you can see what they wanted to do here, but please for Kay’s sake stay away from Oakmont!
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 98 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 98
  2. Negative: 14 out of 98
  1. Sep 12, 2019
    10
    additional quests, more skins and fixed performance issues!
    Greate game become better and now on Switch!
  2. Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Awesome game for all H. P. Lovecraft fans. Game looks great and work without any bugs or FPS drops
  3. Sep 12, 2019
    10
    This game was more improved such as better shooting mechanics and new visual effects and texures, and the story overall is good along withThis game was more improved such as better shooting mechanics and new visual effects and texures, and the story overall is good along with interesting characters and strong lovecraftian lore. This game also has extra mission and quests so this is overall a good port. Full Review »