In 2019, Agent Davis and her socially awkward partner Agent Jones attempt to get to the bottom of Agent York’s whereabouts and his involvement in the 2005 Le Carre case.
The story periodically switches back and forth from Agent York and Le Carre to “present-day” 2019, where you take control of Agent Davis. As Agent York, you learn of and are the task of investigating the 2005 murder of a young girl called Lise Clarkson, whose family have monopolised the trade industry of Le Carre, a rural American Town. The story of Deadly Premonition 2 is told in a non-linear manner. Unlike the first game, however, Deadly Premonition 2 introduces a new supporting protagonist named Agent Aaliyah Davis. The game sees him switch between the past and present to get to the bottom of a series of murders and extreme coincidences related to York. It is a small-town detective game focussing on the antics of renowned Agent Francis York Morgan. What is not up for debate, however, is the fact that it neither warrants nor begs for a sequel… yet here we are with Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise.ĭeadly Premonition 2 is both a prequel and a sequel to 2010’s Deadly Premonition. It has been immortalised as one of the quirkiest detective narratives in video games and is regarded as a timeless video game, whether this is a good or a bad thing is still highly up for debate. The game is a cult classic – there is no way around this fact.
This was ten years ago, however, and the strangeness of the title only served to create a cult-like fanbase who holds renowned game director Hidetaka “ SWERY” Suehiro in the highest regard. In many ways, it felt like both a sloppily pieced together and misunderstood masterpiece. Its fascinating narrative juxtaposed completely with its gameplay and created a monstrosity of sorts. Deadly Premonition is a spectacular video game.
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