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Global score80 / 100from 3 sources

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What each verdict is worth

  • Must play: 100
  • Recommended: 85
  • Recommended with reservations: 70
  • Only for fans: 45
  • Not recommended: 20

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Where the sources agree, and where they don't

They agree on

  • DifficultyAll 2 sources praise it
  • PerformanceAll 2 sources criticise it
  • LengthAll 2 sources praise it

They disagree on

  • CombatRay Snakeyes praises it and criticises it · Mortismal Gaming praises it · GamerKevMo criticises it
  • StoryRay Snakeyes praises it · Mortismal Gaming praises it and criticises it · GamerKevMo praises it and criticises it

What the sources say

What they praise most

  • StoryLa presentación atmosférica es excelente desde el inicio, con inspiración lovecraftiana de alta producción muy envolvente.Ray Snakeyesat 4:37
  • CombatEl combate es estratégico y predecible, donde cada encuentro requiere decisiones tácticas sobre cuándo luchar, resistir o retirarse.Ray Snakeyesat 3:35
  • DifficultyEl juego es generoso con suministros y cajas de apoyo en momentos críticos de combate, manteniendo el equilibrio de desafío.Ray Snakeyesat 10:50

What they criticise

  • StoryDialogue occasionally feels artificial when attempting to portray 1920s-era speech patterns authentically.Mortismal Gamingat 7:00
  • CombatEl combate funciona correctamente pero no destaca en términos de impacto visual o innovación mecánica.Ray Snakeyesat 10:04
  1. Ray Snakeyes

    We could not check this video for community-marked advertising segments.1,660,000 subscribers
    RecommendedReviewed in Spanish
    Recommended for
    Amantes del género survival horror y fans de la obra lovecraftiana que buscan una experiencia inmersiva bien ejecutada.
    With these reservations
    La gestión de recursos puede quedar ajustada si no se es estratégico en combate, y el desplazamiento repetido entre áreas amplias para resolver puzles puede afectar el ritmo de investigación.

    Combat

    • PraiseEl combate es estratégico y predecible, donde cada encuentro requiere decisiones tácticas sobre cuándo luchar, resistir o retirarse.at 3:35
    • CriticismEl combate funciona correctamente pero no destaca en términos de impacto visual o innovación mecánica.at 10:04

    Story

    • PraiseLa presentación atmosférica es excelente desde el inicio, con inspiración lovecraftiana de alta producción muy envolvente.at 4:37
    • PraiseLos personajes principales resultan entrañables a pesar de sus limitaciones, con dinámicas que funcionan bien.at 5:23

    Difficulty

    • PraiseEl juego es generoso con suministros y cajas de apoyo en momentos críticos de combate, manteniendo el equilibrio de desafío.at 10:50

    Length

    • PraisePacing perfecto que permite completar la aventura de 10 a 12 horas en un par de noches sin sensación de relleno.at 12:25
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  2. RecommendedReviewed in English
    Recommended for
    Fans of Lovecraftian horror and survival games who plan to replay the campaign.
    With these reservations
    Dialogue sometimes feels forced; technical instability in the fish market zone; base price mainly justified by replay value.

    Combat

    • PraiseCombat rewards strategic weapon selection against different enemy types, creating meaningful resource management tension.at 16:36

    Story

    • PraiseThe Lovecraftian horror setting and atmosphere integrate naturally with survival horror gameplay mechanics.at 2:05
    • CriticismDialogue occasionally feels artificial when attempting to portray 1920s-era speech patterns authentically.at 7:00

    Difficulty

    • PraiseCombat and puzzle difficulty settings can be adjusted independently to match player preference.at 3:30

    Performance

    • CriticismThe fish market area experiences frequent technical crashes not present in other parts of the game.at 2:48

    Length

    • PraiseCompleting 100% takes approximately 20 hours, with New Game Plus providing substantial replayability incentive.at 0:53
    • PraiseNew Game Plus progression provides powerful upgrades and cosmetic options that make replaying the campaign engaging.at 4:58

    Monetisation

    • CriticismThe premium edition bundles an additional 2-hour mission behind a higher price tier, a practice the reviewer dislikes.at 19:54

    Price

    • CriticismThe $50 base price feels expensive for players planning only a single playthrough.at 20:10
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  3. Recommended with reservationsReviewed in Spanish
    Recommended for
    Quienes quieran un survival horror con abundantes combates contra zombies ambientado en un mundo atmosférico bien diseñado.
    With these reservations
    Falla en su promesa de ser horror cósmico genuino, siendo principalmente un juego de acción con zombies que sufre crisis de identidad. Tiene graves deficiencias técnicas y mecánicas anticuadas.

    Combat

    • CriticismLos controles se sienten imprecisos y rígidos; forzar tanto la acción hace que sea frustrante en lugar de tenso.at 7:55
    • CriticismLos enemigos aparecen constantemente en momentos predecibles y en tal cantidad que eventualmente pierden capacidad de asustar.at 7:21

    Story

    • PraiseLa premisa lovecraftiana es ganadora, con protagonistas que cometen errores catastróficos liberando horrores inimaginables.at 3:44
    • PraiseLos escenarios de Arkham están magistralmente diseñados, con detalles que cuentan historias individuales sobre la tragedia.at 5:13
    • CriticismLa deidad cósmica principal tiene presencia mecánica casi nula a pesar de ser narrativamente central en el juego.at 10:34

    Performance

    • CriticismSufre graves problemas de optimización con caídas de rendimiento y crasheos incluso en hardware potente.at 13:23
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Full description and technical details

The Sinking City 2 is a terrifying Lovecraftian journey, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Experience a heart-pounding survival horror as you explore the flooded city of Arkham and fight eldritch monsters beyond human comprehension.

  • Release date:2026-08-18
  • Studio:Frogwares
  • Genres:Shooter, Adventure
  • Platforms:Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5