Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
Release Date: October 30, 2012
Adventure, detective, crowdfunding, indie games, singleplayer
Steam
Adventure created in cooperation with writer Jane Jensen, known for such games as Gabriel Knight or Gray Matter. We play the role of a FBI agent, who tries to solve the mystery of serial murders with the help of the extraordinary ability to clairvoyant.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 77 votes. 3 players anticipated the game.
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller Description
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller, is a chilling point-and-click adventure that follows Erica Reed, a Boston-based FBI agent, haunted by the unsolved case of a serial killer who took her brother’s life. Taking a turn for the strange, Erica unravels her cases with the help of her post-cognition abilities – seeing an object’s past with a touch. But things take a dangerous twist as it becomes clear that someone knows Erica’s secret. Who are they? How do they know what she can, and what do they want from her?
Features:
Engrossing, Episodic Narrative – As a fully narrative-driven game, Erica’s story is rife with intrigue and suspense over four episodes of thrilling mystery. Supported by voiced narration, this story is truly engaging.
Fully-Realized Characters – A very talented cast of voice actors rounds out the diverse characters with complex motivations. Each new character makes the game that much more dynamic.
Mind-Bending Challenges – This game is easy to pick up and play, but it certainly doesn’t skimp out on the challenging aspects of puzzling. Uncovering clues and putting pieces together make for a trial of one’s intuition and savvy.
Stunning Art – The breathtaking, hand-drawn art evokes the mood of the narrative. Intrinsic to the atmosphere of the game, dark hues paint gruesome scenes vividly.
All-Star Dev Team – Developed by a true indie “dream team,” the lineup includes comics artist Romano Molenaar and renowned designer Jane Jensen (Gabriel Knight, Gray Matter) lending her expertise to the story.
Your Choices Matter – Each episode features branching paths, different ways to be complete and solve key puzzles, ensuring different paths for Erica to take to solve the mystery.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: Phoenix Freeware Online
Publisher: Reverb Publishing
Age restrictions: none
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core 2 Duo 2 GHz, 2 GB RAM (4 GB RAM - Vista/7), graphic card 1 GB (GeForce GTX 450 or better), 2.5 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7