The Sinking City 2 Preview: A Promising but Inconsistent Eldritch Horror Adventure
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Key Points:
- The Sinking City 2, developed by Ukrainian studio Frogwares, was announced in 2024 and funded via Kickstarter in 2025, overcoming challenges from the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- The sequel features a new protagonist, Calvin Rafferty, and is set in a different sinking city, Arkham, shifting from an open-world adventure to a more focused survival horror action game with improved pacing.
- The investigation system has been overhauled to allow more flexible clue connections through an evidence board, simplifying detective work compared to the first game’s more laborious mechanics.
- Combat remains inconsistent and somewhat clunky, with issues in aiming, damage feedback, and enemy encounters that can feel frustrating, though running away is often a viable strategy.
- Despite some early performance issues and underwhelming puzzles, the game shows promise with a deeper protagonist and tighter mission design, aiming for a summer 2024 release on PC and consoles.