Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
Release date: Sep 19, 2013
Developers: Phoenix Online Studios
Publishers: Phoenix Online Publishing
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Captions available, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Italian, German

FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun. 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.

Press reviews: “Greater and more sinister things await us in the following episodes. I can't wait.” “It is soaked with gloomy style, is gorgeous to look at and listen to, sets up its plot points with great precision, and takes off in the third act as it builds to a huge climax with a disquieting final shot that makes me genuinely eager to play the second episode.” 3.5/5 – Adventure Gamers “An exciting story, an interesting main character, challenging puzzles, and a grandiose. atmosphere make for me this first episode a worthy spiritual successor of the Gabriel Knight series, which hopefully will be even better with each new episode. Besides The Walking Dead is the best for me so far (serious) Adventure game experience of the year.” 85% – Adventure-Treff