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The Sinking City 2

The key to the headquarters

Learn how to solve your first case in Oakmont, 'Hook, Line, and Sinker,' in The Sinking City 2. Discover the truth about Lewis Flynn and choose your consequences.

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Learn how to solve your first case in Oakmont, 'Hook, Line, and Sinker,' in The Sinking City 2. Discover the truth about Lewis Flynn and choose your consequences.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The case 'Hook, Line, and Sinker' is your first case in Oakmont.
  2. 2
    Completing this case, regardless of your choices, awards a trophy.
  3. 3
    You will discover that Lewis Flynn is guilty of premeditated murder, having been hired to kill those returning from Robert Throgmorton's expedition.
  4. 4
    You have a choice: tell Throgmorton the truth about Lewis's motives, which will incite him to retaliate against all Innsmouthers, leading to a city-wide race war. Alternatively, you can lie and tell Throgmorton that Lewis was already dead when you found him.
  5. 5
    After the mission, check your hotel room bulletin board for a note.
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    If you lied to Throgmorton, you will receive a note from Lewis Flynn thanking you.
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    If you told Throgmorton the truth, you will receive a note indicating that a race war has erupted in the city, with Throgmorton and the police attacking Innsmouthers.
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    Additionally, you will learn that Will Hammond killed Paul, influenced by Albert Throgmorton's psychic hysteria, which can be seen in a retrocognition vision.
Tips
  • Consider the consequences of telling the truth versus lying to Robert Throgmorton. Lying may lead to a less destructive outcome for the city.
  • Pay attention to details in retrocognition visions, as they can reveal crucial information about past events.
Trophy: Hook, Line, and Sinker (Solve your first case in Oakmont).

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