Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
Phoenix Online Studios · 2013 · Point & Click, Adventure, Female Protagonist, Mystery, Story Rich
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About Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
Play as FBI agent Erica Reed, using her supernatural ability to visualize crime scenes and uncover hidden clues to hunt a serial killer connected to her brother's unsolved murder. This narrative-driven adventure combines post-cognitive detective work with psychological thrills as you race to stop a killer who seems to know your darkest secrets.
Jump into Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller, the exciting four-part series that brings Erica face to face with the deranged demons of her past. A serial killer is loose in Boston -- one who seems to be leaving deliberate clues that only Erica, with her unique post-cognitive abilities, can uncover. Is she finally on her way to solving Scott’s murder? Or, blinded by vengeance, is she falling into a trap that could cost Erica her life? And how does this new killer know her secret?
Winner of six 2013 Reader’s Choice Aggie Awards, including Game of the Year, this edition of Cognition includes everything in the original game, plus brand new director commentary for all 4 episodes and exclusive content including concept art, storyboards, outtakes and other behind-the-scenes material about the development!
Developed by Phoenix Online Studios (makers of the King’s Quest spin-off The Silver Lining), with contributions from veteran game designer Jane Jensen (Gabriel Knight, Gray Matter) and comic book artist Romano Molenaar (Batman, X-Men, The Darkness), Cognition is a thrilling adventure that grips you and won’t let go.
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Great game, interesting throughout. Not too hard but also not super easy, they really nailed the balance in this one. Also each Chapter is just about the right length too. Overall really liked this one.1 found this helpful
Very well done, story and graphics are great.
A beautiful game from one of my favorite studios. The artwork is out of this world, and the voice acting, stellar, thanks to an amazing performance by Raleigh Holmes (Erica Reed). 9 out of 10
not really vibing with the ending.
I like a lot about this game but it's fair to say that it also has its problems. The overall story holds together pretty well and the investigation mechanics are sound especially with the inclusion of Erica's supernatural observations. The graphics haven't aged particularly well and if I'm honest weren't cutting edge at time of initial release but the gameplay and story are enough for you to grind past the visuals and get into the mystery. There are some really janky animations (several sections where Erica starts breakdancing on the spot because her character animations twist her arms and head in weird circle combinations...) but again, nothing game breaking. I think some secondary investigations would have helped fill out the premise, some things that you can put to bed as the main story progresses. Voice acting was great overall and the atmospheric music worked too. It has its flaws but the game has a great premise and is mostly executed well and I enjoyed it nevertheless.
I liked this game a lot, interesting characters, an engaging story. I liked the puzzles, but many a time I was not able to solve them. If even the built in hints were not enough I turned to referenced video, but at the end traditional FAQ was more helpful https://www.magicgameworld.com/cognition-an-erica-reed-thriller-walkthrough/ Graphics are nice, I liked the style a lot. Nevertheless, don’t expect top notch animation. Music and voices were great. “Quick time events” are a bit annoying, but there are fortunately scarce. All in all, it is good game.
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