Here's a first look at Lovecraftian detective horror The Sinking City running on Switch Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Here's a first look at Lovecraftian detective horror The Sinking City running on Switch Pikmin's Model. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 29 Aug 2019 9 comments Way back in the mists of, um, June, developer Frogwares' Lovecraftian sleuthing adventure, The Sinking City, burst onto PC, PS4, and Xbox One to modest acclaim. A Switch version was also revealed to be in the works - and, now, for those that prefer their antediluvian tentacles on-the-go, Frogwares has finally granted a look the game running on Nintendo's console. The Sinking City, if you're unfamiliar, casts players in the role of Charles Reed, a private investigator who journeys to Oakmont, Massachusetts - a 1920s locale plagued by supernatural floods and cosmic horrors - in a bid to cure his terrifying visions. Deductive investigation, exploration, and combat against unearthly creatures ensues. The first gameplay footage of The Sinking City on Switch comes courtesy of Frogwares' latest developer video, which showcases the game's moody open-world action with a range of different sequences - from boat rides to murky underwater peril - running on the console. In the video, Frogwares describes working on Switch as both "fun" and an "interesting experience", due to its obvious limitations compared with other systems. However, following heavy optimisation, the final game will target 30fps on Nintendo's console, and will also introduce a range of platform-exclusive features. These include gyroscopic aiming during combat, plus touchscreen support for managing resources and Reed's casebook. Additionally, Frogwares has taken the opportunity to make a number of enhancements to The Sinking City's core gameplay, not seen on other systems. Combat has been tweaked to make it feel "more satisfying and convincing", for instance, and there are adjustments to the likes of recoil, as well as new visual and audio effects to improve gunplay. Frogwares says that a release date for The Sinking City on Switch will be revealed soon. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store