AdventureFit check
Is This is the Zodiac Speaking worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Single-player mystery fans interested in the Zodiac case
- Adventure players who want stealth and detective modes
- Horror fans who prefer dark 1970s settings and alternative endings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a lighthearted or non-horror tone
- Players who prefer stories without serial-killer themes
- Players looking specifically for multiplayer gameplay
Our take on This is the Zodiac Speaking
The focus on one fact-based serial-killer case narrows the subject matter to a dark historical mystery. That concentration gives the investigation a specific identity, while leaving less room for lighter themes or unrelated storylines.
What is This is the Zodiac Speaking?
This solo, first-person mystery thriller casts San Francisco reporter Robert Hartnell as the recipient of a call from the Zodiac.
The adventure takes place in a stylized version of 1970s California and blends stealth, investigation tools, horror, and psychological encounters. Players gather case evidence, study murder details, listen to victims’ voices, and follow events through a survivor’s viewpoint. Based on the real case of an unidentified serial killer, the game uses distinctive visuals and cinematic music to create a dark mood. The story includes multiple possible conclusions.
How This is the Zodiac Speaking plays
- 01Stealth mechanics
- Stealth is one of the gameplay modes used during the investigation.
- 02Detective mode
- Detective mode reveals details connected to the murders.
- 03Multiple endings
- The story includes several alternative conclusions.
- 04Psychological sessions
- Sessions provide another way to examine the details of the murders.
- 05Survivor perspective
- The narrative follows journalist Robert Hartnell, who survived an attack by the killer.
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This is the Zodiac Speaking: platforms & release
Is This is the Zodiac Speaking worth it?
It is worth it if: single-player mystery fans interested in the Zodiac case. Skip it if: players seeking a lighthearted or non-horror tone.
Where can I download This is the Zodiac Speaking?
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What platforms is This is the Zodiac Speaking on?
Windows only.
