Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

March 19, 2021

AdventureInteractive StoryPuzzle Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4Xbox One

Building on the terrifying legacy of the Weeping Angels, first encountered in the iconic story “Blink”, Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a thrilling found-phone mystery developed by the award-winning creators of Sara Is Missing and SIMULACRA. Amidst a sinister series of events at a seemingly abandoned house in London, …

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Chris Mc GameSpew Mar 2021
70.0 /100

"Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a small but highly engaging tale that proves you can do Who without shoehorning every enemy into the mix. If you’re a Doctor Who fan, especially if the Weeping Angels are your monster of …"

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Christian Angeles Hey Poor Player Mar 2021
90.0 /100

"A short but fun escape room sort of puzzle-solver, Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a refreshing take on a found-footage horror story that replaces the camera with a cellphone. Fans of Doctor Who, regardless of which was your favorite …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Mar 2021
90.0 /100

"Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is a fantastic game, providing tons of cool nods to the series, some great gameplay, and an engrossing story."

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Courtney Ehrenhofler TechRaptor Mar 2021
90.0 /100

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85.0

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80.0

Story

90.0

"Doctor Who The Lonely Assassins Is a fun follow-up to a fan-favorite episode, with a creepy mystery to solve and a planet to save."

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Ed Orr GameSpace Mar 2021
70.0 /100

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70.0

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70.0

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70.0

"A nice follow up to a much loved Doctor Who episode and a fun found phone game all rolled into one. For Doctor Who fans, there&s;s more than one reason to keep your eyes on this new adventure."

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Garri Bagdasarov PlayStation Universe Mar 2021
80.0 /100

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60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"The Lonely Assassins is the best Doctor Who game to date. It&s;s terrifying at points and leverages the franchise to the best of its abilities. The writing is top-notch and rivals the show on many levels. The exclusion of the …"

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Jamie Davies GameGrin Mar 2021
90.0 /100

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70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"A compelling found-phone horror title which demonstrates a real love for and understanding of the Doctor Who universe."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Mar 2021
80.0 /100

"Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins is only a couple of hours long, but it’s a couple of hours that will keep you glued to your screen, hungrily unfolding one plot point after another. With light puzzles to solve, private conversations …"

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Rossko Keniston FingerGuns Mar 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"A must for any Doctor Who fan, The Lonely Assassins is a captivating and exciting found phone adventure that will delight the hardcore. Far and away the best Doctor Who game ever made."

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Stuart Gipp Push Square Mar 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Making The Doctor a background character was a stroke of genius in making the cast (and you, the player) seem vulnerable – much like “Blink”, there’s a real sense of atmosphere to this game. It’s so well done that it …"

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