Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins hitting Switch next week

Maze Theory is bringing Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins to Switch next week, according to an eShop listing. The game is scheduled to launch on August 12.

Here’s an overview with further information plus a trailer:

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, someone goes missing, and you find their phone. When it begins to self-destruct, ex-UNIT scientist Petronella Osgood enlists your help to uncover hidden clues and solve cryptic puzzles. Will you unravel the truth behind the chilling disappearance before it’s too late? But remember: don’t turn your back, don’t look away and DON’T BLINK.

ORIGINAL DOCTOR WHO STORY
Picking up where the iconic episode “Blink” left off, the Weeping Angels are back to unleash terror once again…

PETRIFYING NEW NEMESIS
Confront an evil like never before. No phone is safe!

AUTHENTIC CHARACTERS
Work alongside Petronella Osgood (played by Ingrid Oliver) to investigate mysterious events. Also features Finlay Robertson as Larry Nightingale and a special appearance by Jodie Whittaker as the voice of the Doctor.

FOUND-PHONE MYSTERY
Search through messages, emails, videos, photographs and more to uncover clues, solve puzzles and reveal the truth.

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins will cost $12.99 on the Switch eShop.

As a reminder, Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality will follow in September. We have more on that here.

Source: Switch eShop