


You’re placed in the shoes of Special Agent Francis York Morgan, the main protagonist from the first title, who seeks advice from his ‘imaginary friend’ Zach (you, the player) and various townspeople to help solve a murder that’s taken place in Le Carre, a town in deep south Louisianna. What gained the first game its loyal fanbase has seemingly remained intact and, in doing so, the sequel suffers from a breadth of issues that unfortunately steals the thunder from an engrossing story. Fans of the original will know what to expect here: a murder case that needs solving, an eclectic range of characters to meet and a substantial amount of fourth-wall-breaking dialogue. Last year, Deadly Premonition: Origins released on the Nintendo Switch and, shortly after, its Nintendo Switch exclusive sequel was announced. Once again taking the role of Francis York Morgan and his ‘friend’, Zach, to resolve a murder in the peaceful town of Le Carre, this instalment is undoubtedly impaired by technical shortcomings, hindering an otherwise intriguing and gripping story. A direct sequel to its predecessor that originally released ten years ago, Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
