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Cognition: Game of the Year Edition

Cognition: Game of the Year Edition is a point-and-click adventure where a detective with unique cognitive abilities investigates interconnected cases in a world where memories can be relived and manipulated. Piece together clues and confront a dark conspiracy that challenges the boundary between memory and reality.

About this game

Cognition: Game of the Year Edition overview

Take on the role of Erica Reed, a Boston FBI agent with the power to see the past, as she follows the trail of four different serial killers, and a series of clues left for someone with her specific ability. Who’s leaving the clues? How do they know her secret, and what do they want from her?

Developed by a true “indie dream team”, the line-up includes comics artist Romano Molenaar (Batman, Witchblade, Tomb Raider, X-Men) as Art Director and renowned adventure game designer Jane Jensen (Gabriel Knight, Gray Matter, and the upcoming Moebius) lending her expertise as Story Consultant.

  • Includes: Episode 1: The Hangman, Episode 2: The Wise Monkey, Episode 3: The Oracle and Episode 4: The Cain Killer.
  • All-Star Dev Team – Developed by a true indie “dream team,” the lineup includes comics artist Romano Molenaar and renowned designer Jane Jensen (Gabriel Knight, Gray Matter) lending her expertise to the story.
  • Mind-Bending Challenges – This game is easy to pick up and play, but it certainly doesn’t skimp out on the challenging aspects of puzzling. Uncovering clues and putting pieces together make for a trial of one’s intuition and savvy.
  • Your Choices Matter – Each episode features branching paths, different ways to be complete and solve key puzzles, ensuring different paths for Erica to take to solve the mystery.
System Requirements

Will this game run on your PC?

Minimum

  • System: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 2.0 Ghz or faster
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI or NVidia with 1 GB RAM
  • Storage: 2.5 GB HDD
  • Other: Integrated Intel graphics cards are not supported
Instructions

Download, Install, and Play

  1. Click the download button to get the link. You’ll be redirected to our link generator.
  2. Once you’re there, you can either copy the link or open it directly.
  3. Download Cognition: Game of the Year Edition (latest). Wait until it is 100% complete, then locate the files.
  4. Install the game:
    • Run or double-click setup_********.exe.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. After the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.
  6. Enjoyed the game? Consider purchasing it from the official store to support the developers.

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