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I’ve always had a soft spot for survival horror games. Whether I’m wandering through the terrifying corridors of Resident Evil, getting lost in the psychological nightmare of Silent Hill, or trying to make sense of the supernatural weirdness of Alan Wake, horror games have always been some of my favorites. So when I was kindly given the opportunity to play The Sinking City 2, I was very intrigued by a game that feels like it combines elements of all three. And, as you can probably imagine, the horror fan inside of me is very happy.Developed by Ukrainian studio Frogwares, The Sinking City 2 is the sequel to 2019’s The Sinking City, but it takes the series in a much more survival-horror-focused direction. Set in a flooded, otherworldly version of 1920s Arkham, you play as occult adventurer Calvin Rafferty, who finds himself battling grotesque Lovecraftian creatures while investigating a mysterious supernatural threat. Unlike its detective-heavy predecessor, the sequel puts combat, exploration, resource management and horror front and center.Frogwares has also built the sequel in Unreal Engine 5, essentially using it as an opportunity to reinvent the series and move beyond its traditional detective-adventure roots. I’ve spent a few hours with the game now, and honestly, I’m already intrigued. Here are my thoughts on The Sinking City 2.The Sinking City 2 is a horror fan’s playground
