Frogwares took a risky turn—turning its detective franchise into a survival horror game. Judging by early reviews, the experiment was more of a success than a failure. The average review score for The Sinking City 2 on review aggregators is 79 out of 100—a solid “good,” but not a great one. Critics praise the atmosphere and puzzles, but budget constraints are taking their toll. Let’s explore what leading publications are saying and whether this innovation is worth investing time in.
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The Sinking City 2 Critic Scores: 60 to 90
The most enthusiastic review came from DualShockers, with a score of 90. Reviewers called the game “an absolute triumph” and admitted they started playing it again immediately after the credits rolled—the story, world, and characters were so captivating they were. The gameplay changes (abandoning the open-world in favor of linear horror) worked flawlessly, according to journalists.
The Turkish publication Merlin’in Kazanı gave the game an 88, describing it as a “confident and highly enjoyable sequel.” Finger Guns (80/100) praised the game’s abandonment of the detective-driven investigations of the first game, making it a tighter and more streamlined experience. However, the reviewers acknowledge that The Sinking City 2 relies heavily on classic examples of the genre, which may disappoint fans of the original. However, they believe this imitation resulted in a “more memorable journey.”
On the other hand, Push Square (70/100) is more reserved in its assessment of the game. Frogwares has delivered a commendable attempt in the vein of Resident Evil, but the limited budget has impacted the quality of the acting and animation. Nevertheless, the project is called “good, and sometimes very good.” The lowest score came from the British publication The Guardian (60 points). However, reviewers praised the dark humor, tension, and well-developed secrets of the locations. The script, they say, avoids a grim glorification of war, telling the story of the struggle for survival in ruins—a departure from standard horror tropes.
The Sinking City 2: Worth Playing or Skipping?
A score of 79 isn’t a failure, but it’s not revolutionary either. A careful analysis of the reviews shows that the game suffers from technical rough edges, but offers a solid, atmospheric horror experience with excellent puzzles. If you were a fan of the first game and were expecting a continuation of the detective storyline, be prepared for the fact that there’s practically none. Perhaps you enjoy Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and other classic survival horror games—The Sinking City 2 could be a pleasant find. Incidentally, the PC version has already appeared online a day before the early release—it’s safe to grab if you don’t mind potential bugs at launch.
