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The Sinking City is an investigative horror adventure game developed by Frogwares and released in 2019. It is set in Oakmont, a fictional American city partially submerged by unexplained flooding during the 1920s, where the player investigates cases as private detective Charles W. Reed. The game combines open-world exploration, clue gathering, deduction mechanics, and horror elements influenced by the Cthulhu Mythos.
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Who do you play as in The Sinking City?
You play as Charles W. Reed, a private detective investigating strange cases. His work leads him through Oakmont, a fictional American city partly submerged by unexplained flooding.
When and where is The Sinking City set?
The Sinking City is set in Oakmont during the 1920s. Much of the city is underwater, creating a setting shaped by flooding, investigation, and supernatural horror.
What type of game is The Sinking City?
It is an investigative horror adventure developed by Frogwares. Solving cases and examining evidence are as important as surviving the game's unsettling environments.
Is Oakmont a real city?
No, Oakmont is a fictional American city created for the game. Its partially submerged streets and 1920s setting provide the central location for Charles Reed's investigations.
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