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Exclusive – Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will let you be a crooked cop, pinning crimes on the innocent, or follow in good boy Gregor Eisenhorn's footsteps
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will feature in-depth detective mechanics, allowing players to solve cases as an agent of the Inquisition. Owlcat Games' senior narrative designer Veronika Larionova detailed systems for gathering evidence, making accusations, and utilizing tools like the Servo-Ossuarium, drawing inspiration from classic detective elements and the Warhammer 40,000 lore.
PS5 Action Game Sequel Out Today on PlayStation Store With Good Reviews
Frogwares has released The Sinking City 2, a survival horror RPG, on PlayStation 5. The sequel, which features semi-open-world detective gameplay set in 1920s Arkham, has received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its atmosphere, narrative, and technical ambition, though some criticized its combat and dialogue.
The Empire is Watching: Mandated Fate Demo Out Now
Tetrarchy Studios has released a playable demo for their dystopian social thriller, Mandated Fate, on PC via Steam. The demo allows players to experience the opening chapter, investigating a murder in an alternate 1985 ruled by a technocratic empire, and make choices that influence the narrative. The game blends detective gameplay with narrative-driven storytelling and is available for players to download and wishlist the full release.
The Sinking City 2 Preview – Survival Horror Takes Center Stage
The Sinking City 2 shifts focus from detective work to survival horror, set in a flooded Arkham. Players control Calvin searching for his lost love, navigating semi-open world areas via boat and exploring locations like Miskatonic University and Akeley Hospital. The preview highlights combat against various enemies, inventory management, puzzle-solving with clue investigation, and a map system that tracks collectible items.
