30 Apr 2013
30 Apr 2013 - PlayStation 3
16 May 2013 - PlayStation 3
30 Apr 2013 - PlayStation 3
13 Mar 2015 - PlayStation 3
29 Oct 2013 - PC (Microsoft Windows)
Deadly Premonition is a third-person survival horror action game which puts players in the role of the intuitive FBI Agent Francis York Morgan. In the process of investigating a murder, players will examine a series of interlocking mysteries in a remote rural town and will encounter an array of complex characters pivotal to the unraveling of the storyline's mystery. Suspenseful action sequences will force players to make strategic moves, gliding by enemies in the shadows or engaging them with long-range weapons or hand-to-hand melee combat. From the unparalleled atmosphere, music and mysterious storyline to driving vehicles and exploring the entire town, Deadly Premonition will offer players a unique and haunting interactive gaming experience unlike any other.
Francis York Morgan investigates the murder of 18-year-old Anna Graham in the rural town of Greenvale, Washington, in the United States. He takes on the case due to the manner of the killing: a ritualistic murder of a young woman where red seeds have been found on or near the body, similar to a series of other murders across the United States. York generates considerable friction with his dismissive attitude toward the locals, bizarre demeanor, and tendency to interrupt conversations to deliver asides to an unseen person referred to as "Zach". He is assisted by the town's sheriff George Woodman, who is scarred by a past of childhood abuse; the deputy sheriff Emily Wyatt, who becomes a love interest for York; and Thomas MacLaine, George's meek assistant. Additionally, York finds himself regularly ambushed and attacked by the Raincoat Killer, who, according to the folklore of the town, kills only when it rains.
Audio | Subtitles | Interface | |
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English | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Spanish (Spain) | ✓ | ✓ | |
German | ✓ | ✓ | |
French | ✓ | ✓ | |
Italian | ✓ | ✓ |
This ended up being one of the most unique, compelling, and fun experiences I've had playing a video game. The story and characters were very Twin Peaksy (which had to be intentional) and while I initially had trouble with the controls, once id adapted to them I began to really appreciate the gameplay elements, as well.
It's a weird and quirky game, no doubt, and it certainly isn't for everyone, but if you allow yourself a few hours to become immersed in this world and these characters, they won't let you go.