Developer Frogwares did a good job of creating the city of Oakmont and making it feel like something straight out of The Dunwich Horror. Oakmont screams Lovecraft, and it’s my favorite part about the game.

I felt like I was immersed in the universe that Lovecraft created, and that Frogwares wanted to do his stories justice in the world they created. Moving beyond just the general atmosphere that Oakmont has, the inhabitants were also straight out of a Lovecraft story. Robert Throgmorton felt like someone I’ve read about in the pages of The Shadow Over Innsmouth, especially with other characters even being referred to as “Innsmouthers.” If you want to feel like you’re walking around in the pages of a Lovecraft novel, look no further than The Sinking City. My only real complaint about the city of Oakmont is the map, which is atrocious and not very helpful. Although, I am willing to give it a pass, as the town was a delight to explore.įrogwares also managed to nail the writing in the game. You are going to be doing a lot of talking to NPC’s in your journey through Oakmont. If the writing was poor or uninspired, this game would feel like a drag. The story being told is delivered through an excellent performance by protagonist Charles Reed’s voice actor. The voice acting and the writing in the game really make this an enjoyable experience.

I never felt tired of finding and speaking with the people around the city. All had interesting things to say with little tidbits to add to the story. The characters are all fleshed out and given interesting personalities that make interacting with them pleasurable, no matter how awful they are. If you’re a fan of Frogwares’ other titles, such as Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishment or Sherlock Holmes: The Devils Daughter, you will understand just how well the writing is and what you’re getting yourself into.

The sinking city voice actor