The Sinking City - MitchManix

[@GrimDarkHalfOff]

As a Conan, Cthulhu Mythos and Weird Fiction in general fan I can tell you that sadly in a Morbius like fashion “The Sinking City is one of the Cthulhu games ti ever exist”. I love the fact that it avoided directly using Cthulhu focusing more on his daughter and his half brother. In a way the story is about Hastur trying to be the best uncle he can be. The problem is the game part of the game. I don’t think it has any idea of what it wants to be. It experiments with open world mechanics then punishes you through gating when you actually try to explore the map. Ok rant over. Glad to see the channel is growing

[@paulenger3498]

I agree... I will regularly tolerate the game mechanics in order to experience the story... good ol uncle Hastur.

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

The game is getting a sequel. Let the madness continue. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@FlutterMouse]

I feel like the immersive world building would work better if instead of using the phonebooth for fast travel, they had some kind of ferry system that would transport you faster than the little boats.

[@marcar9marcar972]

I 100%ed this game. Probably like one of ten people in the entire world who did that

[@360mega]

number 2 here

[@TheWeedworm]

Just bought it on sale playing for the fitst time ill finish it.

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

I recently completed the game 100% for the 2nd time after 4 years. Helped a lot when there's a guide in Steam enabling way more than 3 manual save slots (I edited it to 50 save slots).

[@Maggerama]

Love your style and could easily watch, say, a 2-hour video of you laying things out in this peculiar manner. It would be quite challenging to keep the quality of narration as high in that case, but I still hope to see such an epic one day.

[@noneofyourbusiness7965]

Based upon previous content (mostly the characters you create) I was under the impression that you didn't have much left to lose.

[@MitchManix]

Hahah I was so waiting for that comment! 😂

[@jameswalker4777]

This guys videos are so good and insightful whilst still being funny - worth a subscribe 100%

[@streisberk8535]

My good friend Jean-Luc asked me to do the remastered version of this on the holodeck with him. Sounds like copious amounts of space edibles are a prerequisite.

[@atomicgator5207]

I think the analysis was spot on. Especially about the detective work. Never once did I feel like I was solving anything. If memory serves all of the mysteries were very linear. But that aside, I still enjoyed the game. That said... *** Spoiler Alert *** In the end, if you make the choice to run away, the protagonist moves to Boston! Considering he's being hunted by ancient god that can sink cities, why Boston? Why not Denver, CO for example? Make that god work for it.

[@roolaing]

I watched this whilst enjoying some much needed time in my arse pyramid. Thank-you

[@AndrewLacarra]

As a GameDev myself and a huge fan of Frogwares since I was a kid, I have to admit that none of their attempts at creating an "open world" game have been successful yet. This is exactly the case with Sherlock Holmes: chapter one. The studio simply doesn't have enough funds to polish it's projects. Which isn't surprising really, since even the best questmakers (hello "Furure Games") went out of business decades ago

[@beetleb.1418]

This has been on my TO GET list for a while. I LOVE Cosmic Horror and was ready to land on this like cats on poor mices, indeed. But this review definitely put a little slow on my roll. As much as I love all the GREAT stuff you mentioned in the game--and a lot of it seems REALLY atmospheric and interesting and well done--the janky gameplay and creepy-zombie NPCs would freak me out more than the on purpose horror would. That level of consistent misfire, to the point where I don't know whether it was planned or simply yet another glitch ... yeah. That detracts from the fun a LOT. I don't demand perfect graphics, just consistency with what there is. The NPC weirdness, and rabid newspaper--possessed harmonicas ... that'd be quirky if it was on purpose and relevant to the story. But not as glitches--just a few of many. THANK YOU for this in-depth, amazing review that has most likely saved me from dropping cash on a game that is right up my alley ... except apparently for all the weird, unpleasant glitching. You play these games so us shmoes don't have to 🙂

[@jayorman4272]

@beetle b. It’s only like 20 bucks for the deluxe edition. The detective system makes up for the weak melee attacks, shooting was fine if you’ve played any shooters. It’s worth trying if you like the theme.

[@MagnusMKI]

I always enjoyed how fantastical yet grounded in this janky mess of a game. I still laugh at a memory of a scene talking about a man who may have asked me to kill his wife who I then put down by throwing a brick at his head, which I was somewhat shocked actually worked. Great video

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

It now getting a sequel. Let the madness continue... 👏👏👏👏

[@MagnusMKI]

​@@mr.sinjin-smyth I've read they're toning down investigating and increasing the combat..... while I'm sure I will play it and likely enjoy it, I do wonder if we will lose some of the charm of the OG

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

@@MagnusMKI The Sinking City seems like a turning point for Frogwares in wanting to venture into action combat territory. Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is almost an identical copy of TSC, with the Awakened remake also minus the action combat. I think The Sinking City 2 will feature the investigating aspect as optional for discovering or solving additional story secrets and lore. Given that Frogwares fought tooth and nail in a lengthy court battle to gain 100% control of the The Sinking City IP... they not only really treasure their creation, but seem to have every intent in making it a bonafide action horror franchise.

[@HAZRE.]

This is one of those games I've had my eye on despite knowing its troubling development cycle and kind of poor reviews. I just love Lovecraftian Horror and have waited for the chance TSC might go on sale and thought to check out a review for the final push. And I have to say, thank you for helping me not waste my money on this game. Also, your editing is genuinely hilarious

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

Surprisingly, the game is getting a sequel...

[@fizzplease6742]

FFS the "feared horror" of the flailing newspaper XD oh god I'm dying over here.

[@ShadesApeDJansu]

0:52 【Shades Finnish Pirates】 When i see the "werewolf looking Thanos" i see a gorilla 4:16 artwork displayed reminds me of softcore gay drawn picture character from Finland - Tom Of Finland

[@Balsfjordproductions]

I dont need to play games anympre, just need to watch your videos

[@thefinegameofnil7158]

Man i wish they had put more effort into the variety in this game. The setting and visuals are so chock full of potential it feels almost criminal to have so much copy/paste involved. Hopefully they release a second title that expands on their vision because it felt like we only got a slice of it this time around.

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

Wished granted. It's getting a sequel.

[@gametorque]

This review was like watching a British comedy show 😂😂😂 loved it!

[@estebansanchez5145]

That's the best ass pyramid I've seen on any review

[@Terrylovesjougurt]

Good one, finished this one just recently. I would have been facepalming through a decent chunk of it had I not had to hold a controller with both hands. It seems it had a potential and some kind of idea at the beginning, but delivery is just not there making everything feel like the corners were cut on every occasion. The budget must have been miniscule. The obvious and often funny (until they got tiring) bugs notwithstanding the sheer lack of polish just takes one straight out of the experience. The same couple (and I mean couple) of indoor spaces with the same features repeating on and on everywhere one goes, npcs acting bizzarly (especially during the weirdly changing weather - sweeping the streets, strolling or reading a newspaper in the middle of downpour, walking in or out of weird places without reason :D), no niuance to story telling or "characters" (lacking resolutions to many threads started), straight and simple exposition and "clues" saying exactly what to do next. The high mark being having to deside whether to go to the City Hall or to the Newspaper office to get the info (most likely another address where we can find another document with exposition). With city exploration being a real bore (thank goodnes for fast travel though you have to stumble upon those phone booths first... :/) and fighting four kinds of enemies over and over (resetting their spawning - as well as loot - in every place you go in and out of) there is not much here. The overall story maybe isn't the worst but unfortunately it seems it would be better as a short novel. It may be funny if you go with with a proper mindset, so I'm not discouraging :).

[@javi2567]

Love this game, happy that there are more AA games coming out lately.

[@brindle21]

Brilliant video yet again. You have my membership and hope many others join. Just quality, you deserve to be seen by so many more!

[@AmishMinister]

The pocketwatch cut literally made me laugh out loud. Thanks for this review aswell, it's on a sale for around 6 USD and imo is worth that price.

[@Bennysamazingchannel]

Just about to start playing this game... here we goooooo - hilarious review thanks for lols

[@kaijindagger]

Bro i like your style. Keep up the videos! I look forward to more

[@cocacola4blood365]

This instant I saw Dollar Store Indiana Jones, I knew where this was going.

[@Vandelberger]

The Thromonts are derived from an ancestor boning sentient apes, not werewolves. They are a nod from “Facts Concerning The Late Arthur Jermyn.” I didn’t see all these cut scenes, maybe my choices or the new game mode locked them out. I will say the new game version fixed alot of bugs.

[@salowboyz4712]

Great video! love it and 🤣 keep it up bro!

[@NJ-vk1dg]

I've played this game and it was so dull I can't even remember what was going on, or if I even finished it or not. All I can recall is that soon I got bored and my attitude changed to mach the one in this video. This review is very true and very funny. 🙂

[@Hamburger-Gaming86]

You never make a bad video mate, top draw again man :)

[@MitchManix]

Cheers mate

[@cryptidslover1000]

The deluxe version with all the dlc for ps5 is on sale for $22, is it worth it?

[@beetleb.1418]

ALSO: "And there I was ... thinking that mime was dead...!" You're absolute gold! Gold that I've missed guffawing at 😃

[@KaisersGB]

Looks like when a new paper hits the stand it really flies off the shelf! The AI path mapping would make me laugh so hard. Where do you find these splendidly buggy gems 😆 Though I will say if it were a bit polished it definitely would a game I would try out. I too would have made it my personal mission to herd people into the inky dark depths of the water, though I will admit I would try to Houdini the whole town in there 😁

[@lvolvo1810]

Love your work man

[@AlternativaRealidade]

I feel like The Sinking City is the spiritual successor of Discworld Noir

[@MitchManix]

Discworld Noir was amazing. Great memories of that one.

[@jimmynoneya2584]

The ass pyramid, made me spit Red Bull all over my phone and lap. Thank you for a entertaining video.

[@dalecarothers5641]

Ass Pyramid nearly killed me. Thanks.

[@caitlinbrewer4843]

I managed to get a used physical copy for about $12 a few years and don't regret it at all. For all its flaws, I really loved the game and even bought the DLC. The physical copy even came with a really cool physical map of the town that was both useful to navigate and looked cool on my wall. Plus, you get to shoot KKK members in the face, which is always good. So I do recommend grabbing it if you get the chance. If for no other reason than Frogware is a Ukrainian company and they need some support now.

[@villings]

good video, man also, great voice _!_

[@RunningInSuits]

The “stoner” comments made me laugh out loud - my thoughts exactly haha

[@ryandean3162]

Now, if you want a good deductive reasoning game with a bit of a Lovecraft twist, there's Return of the Obra Dinn. Not sure you could get a video out of it though.

[@SalveyB]

Found your channel from Disco Gizmo and have been around since. Love what you’re doing! Writing is amazing and the narrator voice is so on point. Love it! Would love to chat with you some time.

[@MitchManix]

Thanks mate. Glad ur enjoying the content

[@tobytoxd]

You make really good videos! I enjoy them. Thank you :)

[@lukewatson301]

Sinking City really suffered because many of its creators left the creation of Call of Cthulhu resulting in one of them having all the good ideas and competent writing while the other got all the money and development.

[@CommisarHood]

Mitch: Charles looks stoned. Me: Well given the amount of laudinum (basically opium and alcohol) he chugs down he probably is.

[@MitchManix]

Good point 😂

[@CommisarHood]

@@MitchManix Reed: I'm so far gone at this point I can't tell what's real, a drug induced hallucination, a ptsd induced hallucination and what's the game just bugging o... I mean the world being altered by the dark powers of Cthulhu... yeah that's what I meant...

[@dennisisdoorknob899]

You sir are one hell of an underrated youtuber! Expect me to return

[@lukelyon1781]

Idk if it's because I'm insanely curious and also because I get lost a ton in that game, but I discovered a lot of really interesting NPC interactions. Like there's this one NPC in a back alley that kills himself with a handgun and will respawn and do it again constantly. And if you take your gun out either near or aim it at any of the patrolling cops, they'll immediately draw their guns and start firing at you and chase you down until you either run far enough or kill them. Then if you catch any NPC's fighting or doing anything criminal like trying to break into a place, you can aim your gun at them and they'll put their hands up, and if you put your gun down afterwards they'll either fight you or run away. Sometimes both. Then there's this one lady that constantly stabs a guy behind a building in an alleyway. Also I killed that guy who was bunny hopping around at the entrance of the Devil's Teeth because I was afraid if I approached him he'd kill me. And I felt so bad afterwards. Also this game really gets me with the jump scares because when you go in infested areas the monsters just pop in out of nowhere.

[@marble_orchard_spectre4363]

Im not sure what version you were playing but the version i have (frogware, xbox one) wasn't this bad. The AI pathing was a bit off, there was several inconsistencies but there were also a few creepy moments that really shined through the environment such as an innsmouther on a patio waving, shouting "thanks for all the fish!" and then shooting himself in the head while i walk by, a giant eel following my boat sometimes when im traveling in the water and police attacking wylebeasts that pursued me out of infested areas (though sometimes they'd shoot me instead). Im on my 2nd playthrough and ive noticed some things i hadn't seen before; small shoggoth worms on the ground that weren't there the first time in the port and large glowing rocks in the carnival area. Much of the map feels a little unfinished, it seems like there are rooftop areas in which you can almost enter but once you climb up to them your path is blocked and you can't get through the perceived entrance even though it seems there's a room on the other side. I know nacon screwed frogware over but i would love for this game to be patched and DLC'd more by frogware

[@bigmouth2410]

I just completed this game I really enjoyed it I would recommend it

[@OakSunder]

The bugs in this game seem hilarious😂 . Awesome vid.

[@TheNathanMChannel]

I guess they're right about the no hand-holding part because I occasionally return to this game but I inevitably have no idea what I'm doing or where to go. Still haven't finished the first mission for the gorilla man.

[@giorgig3723]

lol

[@Glamosapien]

Found out yesterday my achievements didnt unlock when i played this in 2020 so im ready to do it again

[@wynngwynn]

vampire the masquerade bloodlines had the same copy pasted thugs and npcs in every zone and I loved the heck out of that RPG. Perhaps I'm just used to video games being a little more wonky.

[@RealKelwyr]

I love this game to no end.

[@KORmatrixmod]

what version did you play on? Mine is Steam version that has some fps issues while combat. Sad.

[@BucephalusHume]

Did you get steam version by chance? I have it on epic games and a lot of the bugs here weren't noticeable on my playthrough. Frogwares publisher actually stole the game code, hacked it, and then uploaded it to steam without permission. Frogwares advises against buying this edition because, the altering of game code may have caused issues.

[@giorgig3723]

I just finished playing it, went through only the main cases, in hope for completing the side tasks later on, but it would not let me once the main case is done 100% lol, you can't even imagine how dissapointed I am now.

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

I just recently finished the game for the 2nd time after 4 years (100% complete fashion), and my strategy in open world and RPG games is to always complete side quests first before proceeding with the main story. Also helps to search up quest guides for games like this.

[@terrorcop101]

"As though it was just another Wednesday." Well, it is a Lovecraftian setting; freaky stuff is pretty par for the course, so just shrug and go on with your life.

[@marshall5766]

Discarded Fishsticks babyyyy!!!

[@TheMrfoxguy]

Anything with hp lovecratfts name attached is gonna be a mindf*ck he was like edgar allen poe with the knob turned to 100

[@thegblob]

Great vid

[@williamjones4117]

I thought the game was... okay. I did like the detective aspects, though that may be because I stayed out of the menus when I could help it, and I enjoyed having to track down the archives, cross-reference clues, and find an address to go to. I do wish it had been expanded upon a bit more, but it was fine. The story was also... fine. Nothing great, but it sufficed. Though I will say this does lead to it being rather unmemorable. I think combat was perhaps the weakest aspect of the game. The weapons felt weak, you never seemed to have enough ammo, and getting into combat was usually a result of exploring. A large portion of which was pointless because all it gave you were stuff you could get elsewhere, and maybe some bullets to not quite make up for the bullets you had to use to explore anyway. I will say I probably had a bit more fun gameplaywise with this one than with the official Call of Cthulhu game, but at the end, I'd say Sinking City sits at maybe a 4.5 out of 10 for me.

[@nesnahprotsdam]

I feel like this game was meant to be an actual detective, riddle and non-combative game in the beginning, but somewhere along the line they decided to scrap most of the intelligent brainwork in favour of a mix of "Call of Cthulhu" and "The Evil within". It's a shame, because you can tell they wanted to tell an excellent story, but I think they found the game too short and wanted to ride on the wave of shooter-horrors that was released in that time period. Good effort, very lackluster execution in my opinion.

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

The game seems to have sold well enough to have a sequel on the way.

[@MoodyHoodie]

Can you do diablo immortal ? I feel like you gonna do a good job on it. I just recently found you and i love your humor and review writing.

[@dustinhooper2260]

Is this the next gen version?

[@mrhed0nist]

Is this not the game where the publisher stole the game from the developer? Meaning there are 2 versions of the game. One sold by the developer, and one sold by the thieving publishers.

[@ValkyrieLadyK]

Yep.

[@BigZaddy_]

Can you tell more about this?

[@onisensei443]

To be fair if they had made the deduction content to hard, or didn't "hold your hand" enough would have hit a target audience that would be to small to turn a profit 😅 Tons of the more edgy detective type games failed for that exact reason 🤔

[@MitchManix]

Totally agree on that it would alienate some players but since they said word for word they would go for that kind of gameplay was a bit disappointing.

[@gabeghiby6935]

thanks for the review mate... at this time, it's $40 a pop on Steam and I don't think it's worth it, so I for one, I won't give them - to the owners/developers - the satisfaction of buying it, with such bugs still in it, and just simply put the twisted sick horror environment they're offering... if and when may be on sale under $10, I may revisit the idea, but as it stands now, it's not worth it... not to discount the amount of work and dedication that went into creating this one, but just because are much better options out there in the same range price...

[@caitlinbrewer4843]

I managed to get a used physical copy for about $12 a few years and don't regret it at all. For all its flaws, I really loved the game and even bought the DLC. The physical copy even came with a really cool physical map of the town that was both useful to navigate and looked cool on my wall. Plus, you get to shoot KKK members in the face, which is always good. So I do recommend grabbing it if you get the chance. If for no other reason than Frogware is a Ukrainian company and they need some support now.

[@iljavieten687]

I've purchased the game for under 10 bucks recently and just finished it...and yes, the list of flaws, while none of them were gamebreaking for me, is actually endles, but the few things it does right, it does REALLY right...I would recommend it to anyone, who like me has played the first slightly open 3D games, like the very first Silent Hill games or GTA 3 and was able to adapt to their klunkiness - because that will definitely await you here!! And on the PS it looks just awful at times, like an early, not so good looking PS3 game....and yes, the "freedom" is absolutely a façade, the combat is the real horror in this game, and overall it just feels...janky... B U T : IF you can adjust to these mankoes, then you get the probably most intense and most complete Lovecraft atmosphere EVER in a videogame...the stories reach from pretty good to great, and the investigation is just awesome - even if it's not as free and deductive as promised, it still is the best detective work O've expierienced so far in any game....for me, this game was a jittery, janky ride, but oh so satisfying and surprising...the voice acting for the most part is top notch, either....so - if you like Lovecraft and detective games, you should DEFINITELY give this one a chance...but if you're looking for a somewhat modern, comdortable expierience with state of the art graphics - this one's definitely not for you...😉👍🏻✊🏻💞

[@barebow_cercatrova]

I played on a PS4 and the NPCs were not glitchy like that.

[@barebow_cercatrova]

He is stoned. You saw the laudanum in his room, right?

[@cenyoorsunt3167]

I just like shooting things. The best murder 3rd person sim I've played yet is the army of 2 IP. Guess I wanted to give this a hoon cause monsties are messing with my people and they should burn by the Emporers light. There a reason you can't steal the better gear from the cop shop or huntin store? I always like to fight over prepped.

[@cocacola4blood365]

Seeing as Lovecraft was extremely neurotic to the point of having his own brand of neuroses, the broken, ADHD NPCs are quite fitting.

[@lightborn9071]

Really sad that this is indeed one of the best Lovecraft games out there. We need something with real quality, but the "charm" is already there.

[@McMJames]

If you keep up the high quality, you are guaranteed to blow up dude, rooting for you and really enjoying the content! Your STO video has me playing it again as we speak!

[@MitchManix]

Cheers mate! Glad to have your support. Hope you are having fun with STO.

[@ajaxslamgoody9736]

@@MitchManix I am a military guy...across the pond. Just slow down a little bit...if you're reading this I gave a critique on your Song of Horror. Good work and a earned sub. PLEASE make sure us veterans can see this...I have forwarded your content...no Good luck...Because I believe in God, so God Bless

[@sebastiansochanski]

Very nice 👌

[@XperimentorEES]

It's a frustrating shame the game was sabotaged by the publisher, becoming a hybrid of the most recent call of cthulu & skyrim.

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

Good news. The developers (Frogwares), now own the game 100% after a lengthy court battle with the French publisher (Nacon). They are now also working on a sequel.

[@Justjustin7093]

More like sinking sanity………I’ll see myself out 😂

[@rosemarieross5157]

Ya just but to fhised it

[@SuperJmc7]

🤣

[@Reiner_Miller]

There is so much wasted potential in this game(

[@Zantetsu13]

Oh look, another epic exclusive that is absolute trash, who could've guessed?

[@megllamasarez7512]

deserved a sub 🫰