Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Sony Announces James Patterson: Catch a Killer, a New Facebook Game

James Patterson: Catch a Killer (Facebook)

In a press release today, Sony Online Entertainment announced James Patterson: Catch a Killer, a new free-to-play puzzle adventure game on Facebook.

In the game, players can search for clues and hidden items in gritty crime scene photos, and unearth the terrifying truths behind each clue by piecing together fingerprints or unlocking DNA sequences. James Patterson: Catch a Killer also features a virtual world where players can interact with friends and invite them to play the game, gift items and publish achievements in their News Feed. Energy packs and other in-game items can also be purchased through micro-transactions using Station Cash, SOE's virtual currency, to help in solving crimes.

Features of the game include:

• Play Free or Upgrade: James Patterson: Catch a Killer is a free-to-play game, but players can further enhance their gameplay by unlocking new cases and purchasing a variety of items through micro-transactions.

• Solve the Puzzle, Crack the Case: Search crime scenes for evidence, examine clues, piece together fingerprints and match DNA to unlock secrets, advance gameplay and get closer to solving the case.

• Unique Enemies: Players will chase unique criminals inspired by James Patterson, such as The Changeling, Ladykiller and Anniversary Killer.

• Gritty, Realistic Graphics: Mature and edgy graphics depict gruesome scenes equivalent to what is featured in the Alex Cross novels and on crime TV shows.

• Immersive Virtual World: Create an avatar and chat with friends in the James Patterson: Catch a Killer city. Swap tips, gift items to friends or just brag about your sleuthing skills.

• Customization and Achievements: Advance through the game earning or purchasing special elite items that can be displayed or gifted to friends.

For more information about the game, visit the James Patterson: Catch a Killer website.

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