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- Phoenix Online Studios
- Phoenix Online Studios
- Phoenix Online Studios
- Phoenix Online Studios
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller Episode 4 - The Cain Killer
Released On: Sep 19, 2013
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7.2
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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45% Positive
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
70
45% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
55% Mixed
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6 Reviews
0% Negative
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Erica Reed is an engaging character: flawed but good-hearted, and learning as she goes along — much like the game named for her. This was a trip I'm glad I went on, and one I advise any fan of adventure games to take for a spin.
All we can say is that if you enjoyed The Walking Dead then you really owe it to yourself to check this out. While that game is a lot more polished and certainly more emotionally involving, Cognition doesn't fall too far short and certainly has much more impressive puzzle design.
All the highs and lows of the series are still there, for a final chapter that doesn't disappoint and introduces a couple of very nice new ideas. Puzzles are strong, narration is a bit cheesy, but generally speaking Cognition is worth playing.
This fourth episode is a little short, but it concludes very well a series in which the script, dialogues and atmosphere are the highest qualities.
Cognition's take on a psychic FBI agent is far from perfect, but worth investigating.
Although Episodes 1-3 had flaws, they also had spirit, creativity, and the ability to grab your emotions by the throat. By contrast, Episode 4: The Cain Killer lacks tension, feels sloppily conceived, hastily made, and worst of all, lets its narrative weaknesses set it up for equally damning gameplay shortcomings.
Definitely the low point of the series, The Cain Killer is obviously still a must-play if you’re invested in the Cognition series thus far, though it reminds us that Phoenix Online has a lot of room to grow.
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Based on 25 User Ratings
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Based on 25 User Ratings
7.2
52% Positive
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8% Negative
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Summary In the intense finale of Cognition, the Cain Killer resurfaces and Erica must work with someone she cannot trust to finish what she started three years ago. But when the time comes to face her brother's murderer, what lines will Erica be willing to cross? Which will she choose: justice or revenge?
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Sep 19, 2013
Developer:
- Phoenix Online Studios
Publisher: Phoenix Online Studios
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