Cognition: Game of the Year Edition

About

Cognition: Game of the Year Edition casts you as Erica Reed, an FBI agent who can glimpse the past to reconstruct crimes. Set in Boston, the story follows her hunt for a serial killer whose clues are tailored to her rare ability. As she unravels four cases linked to her brother’s unsolved murder, tension builds between solving the mystery and avoiding a deadly trap. The point-and-click gameplay blends investigation, puzzle-solving, and narrative choices across four episodes, with each scene demanding attention to detail to piece together hidden truths. This edition bundles the full story, a prequel comic, music tracks, and exclusive developer insights like concept art and commentary. Originally praised for its tight writing and atmospheric tension, it earned six 2013 Aggie Awards including Game of the Year. Players often note the pacing keeps suspense high, though some find the graphics dated by modern standards. The personal stakes and layered clues create a mystery that lingers, making it a standout pick for fans of narrative-driven adventures.

Storyline

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. 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? Cognition is a thrilling adventure that grips you and won’t let go.