This is the Zodiac Speaking

 Xbox One
Metascore
30

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

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  1. GameSkinny
    Oct 9, 2020
    60
    This Is The Zodiac Speaking is two games in one, and while neither is stellar, one of them is certainly better than the other. In Serial Killer Mode, the Zodiac's pursuits feel broken and will leave you more frustrated than frightened, but switch the game over to its more investigations-heavy mode, and the true-crime nerds will get a kick out of the many details strewn about the game.

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Oct 22, 2020
    5
    This Is The Zodiac Speaking is a First Person Horror Detective Game. At least that's the best way I can describe it. You play as a Journalist,This Is The Zodiac Speaking is a First Person Horror Detective Game. At least that's the best way I can describe it. You play as a Journalist, that receives a call from The Zodiac Killer making him part of that world. Through a series of "Living Dream" therapy sessions you unravel the story. You can play the game in two modes, Serial Killer mode, or Story Mode. Serial Killer mode sounded like the most fun so I went with it first. Don't. Both modes play exactly the same with one difference, in Serial Killer you are hunted by the Zodiac Killer in your dreams. Again, it sounds fun, but it more like annoying. The Zodiacs AI its too sensitive, and can sometimes get you, when it hasn't. When you are captured, you're killed and you respawn. You lose nothing but time, hiding or dying. It felt like he was around too frequently to feel like I had time to do anything.The controls have no dead-zone, leading to drifting and jerky turning, making pointing at small clues a nightmare. I feel like the combination of having the killer and the touchy controls make the game drag on. Story mode allows you the time and lenience to work with the over-sensitivity. The concept is great, but it doesn't come together well. If you like a decent sleuth game, play this one in story mode.… Full Review »
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