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title: "Cognition Episode 1 - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "Take on the role of Erica Reed, a Boston FBI agent with the power to see the past, in this intense adventure game as she follows the trail of four different serial killers, and a series of clues left "
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# Cognition Episode 1 — United States
> The Hangman

![Cognition Episode 1 App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple118/v4/e1/d9/ac/e1d9ac80-387e-9237-7c4d-1b2fe11d4fa6/AppIcon-1x_U007emarketing-85-220-8.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Phoenix Online Publishing](https://apptail.io/developer/phoenix-online-publishing-hbJb)
**Category:** Games
**Rating:** 3.7/5 (28 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.postudios.cognition.episode1
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 4.1 (released 2018-02-09)
**Original Release:** 2013-02-28
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id598738593)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/cognition-episode-1-BjLg/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/cognition-episode-1-BjLg/united-states)

## Cognition Episode 1 Description
Take on the role of Erica Reed, a Boston FBI agent with the power to see the past, in this intense adventure game as she follows the trail of four different serial killers, and a series of clues left for someone with her specific ability. Who’s leaving the clues? How do they know her secret, and what do they want from her?

Find out what the fate of Erica's brother is in the exciting first episode entitled: The Hangman.Get Erica's power under control as you go face to face against a dark serial killer as Erica risks her own life to uncover the mystery behind The Hangman!

Developed by a true “indie dream team”, the line-up includes comics artist Romano Molenaar (Batman, Witchblade, Tomb Raider, X-Men) as Art Director and renowned adventure game designer Jane Jensen (Gabriel Knight, Gray Matter, and Moebius) lending her expertise as Story Consultant.

Now updated with Game of the Year bonus features, including director's commentary, concept art, storyboards, outtakes, and other behind-the-scenes material about the development! And don't miss the GOTY edition of Episodes 1, 3, and 4! 

Subtitles available in English, German, and Italian.

**NOTE: Compatible with iPad 2 and up, will not run on iPad 1**

## Cognition Episode 1 Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple128/v4/b6/35/90/b635903a-c316-3317-db33-81a48cc19494/pr_source.png/2732x2048.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple118/v4/c7/5f/ef/c75fef31-b588-6a2c-bcec-3ceab5f1a731/pr_source.png/2732x2048.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple118/v4/4e/4e/ff/4e4eff3c-a6fc-812d-b068-192c4e7b83c0/pr_source.png/2732x2048.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple118/v4/13/7a/80/137a809d-4d0b-5215-12f9-1021c04d8c53/pr_source.png/2732x2048.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple118/v4/ea/de/97/eade97f2-5353-d680-167b-ec89dffffbc5/pr_source.png/2732x2048.png)

## Cognition Episode 1 Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 14 (50%)
- 4 stars: 5 (18%)
- 3 stars: 1 (4%)
- 2 stars: 2 (7%)
- 1 stars: 6 (21%)

## Cognition Episode 1 Reviews in United States

### **--- "Episode 2 isn’t in the App Store"
It’s a waste of time playing this game (which actually had a good plot), because episode 2 is missing from the App Store. No reason to download episode 3 at this point.
-- babsstl13, 2022-11-29

### ***** "Adventure game veteran here"
This is one of the best I’ve played. Great story, really cool visual style, 3 dimensional characters, great music and voice acting. The controls work great on a mobile screen, the puzzles are quite intuitive, and the hint system is good.
The only reasons why you shouldn’t buy it rare if you don’t like point and click adventure games, or if you don’t like dark & violet content. Otherwise, buy it now! It’s great.
-- MN Joe, 2021-04-29

### *---- "Cannot get tape player"
The other review is correct. I cannot get the tape player, which is clearly a bug. Do not buy this game until the developers address this issue.
-- SiSantaBarbara, 2019-04-05

### *---- "Dead end"
Don't waste your money. Would like to give more stars (good storyline so far) but game design/mechanics are poor. Spent hours trying to figure out why tape recorder quest is not activating (Terrence won't help and can't call Morgue due to needing Terrence's help). Combed walkthroughs, presented items to all characters over and over and it is just stuck. No matter how much or how little $ paid, game should work and no, Phoenix, I don't want to create an account, just to see if your site might help me. I'm done. I'm ready to go to the dentist at this point.
-- Minnowva, 2016-06-18

### *---- "Was really looking forward to this app."
Somewhere and sometime it may live up to its better reviews but I will never know.  I won't be playing it.   It is not a user-friendly game.  It does not re-orient on IPad Air 2 and the print on the dialogue at the bottom of the screen is so incredibly small that by the time you find and read it, you have moved on to another screen.  I'm really sorry I bought it.
-- LoveGames707, 2016-02-12

### *---- "Unplayable..."
Looks to be a really cool game, but the speech text is so small it's nearly impossible to read. I've contacted devs multiple times, but never get a response.
-- SecularSurfer, 2016-01-22

### ***** "Awesomeness!!!!"
This is a REALLY GREAT game! I've played a lot of them and this is top 5 easy. Need a walkthrough tip every once in a while during the cognition feature but long play time, good story, and great value for the price!
-- RC2013L, 2015-04-16

### ***** "Really interesting"
I really loved the story, this game keeps you riveted till the very end. I've never experienced much in the way of crashes.  There's mystery, in-game puzzles and interesting characters to make up a great adventure game. The only thing I'm sad about is that the third and fourth games haven't been released on the ipad yet.
-- Happily_confused, 2014-11-04

### *---- "Just crashes"
First time I ran it, it loaded, I watched the intro, did a couple things and it crashed. Since then, it never goes past the main screen without crashing. I would try the demo first to make sure it works first.
-- Ray The Video Guy, 2014-06-16

### ***** "Excellent"
Wow this game is awesome keep up the good work!
-- Pootie7185, 2013-11-03

### **--- "Annoying bugs and UI"
This would be a fun game if it wasn't for all the graphics bugs(popping animations, clipping, material issues) which take you out of the immersion that the story creates. Seems like a sloppy port.
-- Visen, 2013-10-20

### ****- "Powerful but choppy"
Really excellent adventure game but it slows down to a snails pace in some parts. Additionally the motion and load times are generally very slow. 

That said, it's a killer story well worth the price.
-- crack84, 2013-06-14

### *---- "Horrible game play"
The developers must have rushed through the iPad version of this game. As an iPad 3 user, I would expect more. I can't interact with objects well because the pointer is messed up in the game. Can't even load a saved game because you can't get the pointer to click the Load button!!!! This is massive flaw and makes the game unplayable. I wish I hadn't spent the money on it and tried the lite version first. I could live with the graphic issues, like the way certain cut scenes have big blue blocks in it obscuring entire scenes, IF the game functioned well. To add insult to $4 injury, the game doesn't orient correctly even with the iPad's rotation lock turned off so you have to play the game upside down if you have a standup case. Horrible game on the iPad. Money back or fixes please!!!!

May 23, 2013 and still no update to fix this. Takes up more than 1GB of space. Deleting. Waste of money. Hopefully future updates will fix the MANY bugs in this game. Disappointing.
-- ravyn007, 2013-05-24

### ****- "Great Story!"
I cannot wait for the second episode! This is a great game with a complex story and unique puzzle solving style.  The interface is a little buggy, but its easy to overlook. I hope phenix releases the next episode for the the iPad soon.
-- ch4s3r, 2013-04-23

### ***** "Very interesting and fun!"
Love this game ?  Will there be more episodes?
-- Ggirl12, 2013-04-14

### ***** "Great game!"
Sure the graphics aren't the best, but the story line keeps you playing! The game play is fun and varied. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Need episode 2!
-- Brittcom, 2013-04-04

### ***** "Amazing"
This is a fantastic game. Great story and decent puzzles that don't force you to try everything in your inventory.
-- C Sonny B, 2013-03-31

### ***** "Awesome"
Very nicely done. Awesome interactive fiction game. Can't wait for episode 2 to be released on iPad.
-- MAthTch, 2013-03-17

### ***** "Refreshing"
Easily the best role playing game I've played on the iPad.  The story is great, and thank god they consulted writers from the old Gabriel knight series--it shows in the storytelling.  Gameplay is a little clunky, but manageable.  I haven't played anything like this yet on the iPad--can't wait for episode 2!
-- ANilhilus, 2013-03-16

### ***** "Loved it!!!!  awesome"
Fabulous game. Am soo excited for the next chapter. Best app I have played in a while.
-- TrikkiNikk724i, 2013-03-15

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