The Sinking City PS4 disc is an open-world detective horror game developed by Frogwares and inspired by the fiction of H.P. Lovecraft. It launched on PS4 in late June 2019; the PlayStation Store lists 26 June 2019, and the PlayStation Blog announced it for the PS Store on Thursday 27 June. The genre mixes investigation, horror and action: you play private eye Charles Reed in the half-flooded city of Oakmont, where supernatural forces have taken hold and the minds of the residents are as dangerous as the monsters.
Sinking City PS4: Table of Contents
Oakmont, a City Sinking into Madness
The Sinking City is set in Oakmont, a fictional city that is half underwater and overrun by supernatural forces. You play Charles Reed, a private investigator and Great War veteran who, according to the PlayStation Blog, is slowly losing his sanity while searching for a cure. Reed travels to Oakmont to find answers and soon becomes involved in the city’s darkest secrets. The PlayStation Store describes the game as a private investigation in an open world where you study both the city and the minds of its residents. People ask Reed to do troubling things in exchange for favours, and the PlayStation Blog says his decisions have lasting consequences. The atmosphere is dark and oppressive, from flooded streets to the ocean depths full of sunken ships and waterlogged ruins, in true Lovecraftian style.
Detective Work, Sanity and 1920s Weapons
The core of the game is investigation. Reed examines bodies and crime scenes, gathers clues and draws his own conclusions, and the PlayStation Store says cases can have multiple solutions, with multiple endings for the story. Reed can see things others cannot, but using these supernatural abilities drains his sanity. The sanity system is central: violence, fighting creatures and using his powers all push Reed closer to madness, which brings strange visions and phantoms. You explore the open world on foot, by boat and in a diving suit for underwater areas. When investigation turns to danger, you fight monsters with 1920s-era weapons, but every fight costs both health and sanity, so careful play matters more than firepower. It is a slow, thoughtful game that rewards players who enjoy reading clues.
Single-Player Story
The Sinking City is a single-player game; the PlayStation Store lists 1 player and does not state any online features. There is no co-op or multiplayer mode, and the focus is fully on the story, the side cases and the investigations across Oakmont. Remote Play is supported according to the PlayStation Store. The current PlayStation Store listing shows many text languages, including Arabic, but that listing covers the digital version; the language options on a 2019 retail disc may differ, so check the box before relying on Arabic.
PAL R2 Disc, Region and PS5
You receive a new, factory-sealed PAL (Region 2) retail disc of The Sinking City for PS4. PS4 games are region-free, so the disc plays on any PS4 console. The PlayStation Store states that the game is playable on PS5, though some PS4 features may be missing; a PS5 with a disc drive is needed for the disc. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300.
Who This Is Not For
This is not for players who want fast action. The Sinking City is slow and investigation-heavy, with plenty of reading and searching for clues, and combat is limited and deliberately stressful. It is rated PEGI 18 for fear, strong language and violence, so it is not for children or players sensitive to horror themes. It is single-player only, and the visuals date from its 2019 PS4 release.
Below are the full technical details and box contents for Sinking City PS4, taken from the official Frogwares specification.
Sinking City PS4: Technical Details
- Title: The Sinking City
- Platform: PlayStation 4 (physical disc)
- Publisher: Frogwares (publisher on the PlayStation Store)
- Developer: Frogwares
- Release date: June 2019 (PlayStation Store lists 26 June 2019)
- Genre: Horror, Adventure, Action
- Players: 1 player (offline)
- Age rating: PEGI 18 (Fear, Language, Violence)
- Disc region: PAL R2 disc – region-free on PS4
- In the box: Game disc in retail case
- Languages: Current PlayStation Store (digital) listing includes Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and more; languages on the retail disc may differ
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
FAQ – Sinking City PS4
Is Sinking City PS4 an original sealed product?
Yes. Every Sinking City PS4 we ship is original Frogwares stock, new and sealed in its retail box, never a refurbished or opened unit.
Is The Sinking City a single-player game?
Yes. The PlayStation Store lists 1 player, with no co-op or multiplayer mode.
Is The Sinking City an open-world game?
Yes. You explore the half-flooded city of Oakmont on foot, by boat and in a diving suit.
Does The Sinking City have multiple endings?
Yes. The PlayStation Store states that cases have multiple solutions and the game has multiple endings.
Is The Sinking City suitable for children?
No. It is rated PEGI 18 for fear, language and violence.
How long does delivery take in the UAE?
3 business days at most across the UAE; orders from AED 300 ship free. Cash on delivery, Tabby and Tamara are available at checkout, where the current delivery fee for your order is shown.
Order Sinking City PS4 from Totot
Looking for Sinking City PS4 at the best price in the UAE? Sinking City PS4 reaches any emirate within three business days, with free delivery on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery and Tabby or Tamara instalments, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Faulty or mismatched items can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Gaming collection and PlayStation Games, or see the official The Sinking City on the official PlayStation Store for full manufacturer detail.
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