Yet, there is more detail here as we’re experiencing a younger, more fresh-faced York (who still has Zach with him) and the older, seen and experienced so much, York. Wonderfully voiced, his varied demeanour and unusual behaviour is as charming as always. Of course, so much of that is driven by the characters and once again, York is the star. It’s hard to not reveal too much about the story as it’s something not to be spoiled, however rest assured it really does evolve into a true Deadly Premonition tale. Fans of the original will be drawn into the wonderful world of the Le Carré case but stay for the 2019 side of York’s story. While initially slow (the opening first hour to two is very dialogue heavy), Deadly Premonition 2 proves to once again have a masterful story that draws players in. The goal is to explore the town of Le Carré (via skateboard as York’s car was stolen), complete missions and solve the mystery behind the murder and how it is connected to Saint Rouge. They want to get as much detail about not just the Le Carré case, but the Greenvale case too as the pair seem to be connected. The other part of the game takes place in 2019 and is mostly dialogue between two new FBI agents and a retired York. The two seems to be related and it will be up to York to put the clues together and solve the mystery. The year is 2005 and York has arrived in the fictional town of Le Carré, Louisiana following the trail of the drug Saint Rouge and to investigate a ritualistic murder.

Taking place in two time periods, most of the game puts players back in the shoes of FBI agent Francis York Morgan (call him York, everybody does) pre-Greenvale. Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise, a sequel and a prequel to the game I and many adored. Yet, here we are in 2020 and we finally have it. I would have loved a sequel but as time went by and all we got we’re re-releases and ports of the original, it seemed like that would never happen. All its flaws just part of its charm and I still rate it as one of the best games I played in the last decade. It was a game that I fell madly in love with. That game was Deadly Premonition and I loved it. A game famous for its off-kilter story, strange characters, surreal locations, graphical and performance issues and overall wackiness. For everyone who loved it, there were many more who hated it. A game that had some of the most polarising reviews I’d ever seen.

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