Call of Cthulhu

Recently, I have played up to 3 games, where their ‘Mostly Positive’ reviews score doesn’t really capture the game’s content or range. Call of Cthulhu is wholeheartedly a victim of such ill-treatment, in my opinion. Even though I am almost a decade late, being late is better than never, I’m not sure what bothered people to such an extent.



“Us, men of the sea, are superstitious folks.” Damp, isolated, and seemingly plunged into eternal rain and darkness, this island, with residents of myriad sorts and profiles, is where the “Call” summons you.

There’s horror… and then, there’s Lovecraft. I feel like it would take a lot to explain why it’s so captivating and scary… scary in more than just dread and terror, maybe in an appealing way. And even if I tried to explain it, I would still come short. This is one of the many reasons that make it just so abhorrently great, and to experience it in a visual and auditory medium is greater.



I think the greatest achievement in this game is the voice acting, which is supported by fantastic atmosphere, a completely deranged plot, and a set of events. The protagonist has more courage than I, for if I were in his shoes, I would have been long gone. The protagonist goes through multiple breakdowns and anxiety attacks which are a staple of the genre, however, the way they are displayed is what really drives them through: the protagonist’s-no, YOUR hair goes all sideways and your eyes widen but your vision tightens, your helpless heart pounds… and pounds and pounds, till you can hear nothing else, and then, when you gather enough courage to merely try to look up, at that… that thing which shan’t be named, is where you shake and collapse.

As always, the mark of a great Lovecraftian experience is to be so utterly done with what’s happening and just want out, by death or whatever means, and so was I by the end.



I beseech the reader, if he is a fan of the Old and Original inventor of these here dreams, Lovecraft, not to be dismayed by the reviews of this game and to play it himself, for this game is not only accurate to the lore it's based on, but it also presents it in a most mesmerizing way with a story and characters worth beholding.

Incredibly atmospheric and with a decent story but very, very linear. RPG mechanics are mostly fluff. They don't change much throughout the game but some choices do have significant impact on the ending. All in all it's not a bad experience for the money if you view it as a simple point and click adventure game rather than an RPG. 
Steam Deck
Runs incredibly efficient and looks really well on the small screen. Definitely one to consider playing on deck. 
(review time is from two full playthroughs)

Lots of grammatical errors. RPG elements are half-baked. A lot of choices that aren't actually choices. The sound in cutscenes is really weird. Characters lips don't match their words at all. Dialogue in general is strange and disjointed.
However, it has great atmosphere, monster designs, and got a couple good scares out of me. The story overall was good, if you don't think about most things in between.
6/10 - worth $20 but better to get it on sale.

This game is not about fighting.
It's dark, mysterious, investigative....and I can't really explain it....but it somehow gets inside your head.
Lovecraftian at it's best.
Choices matter and I really liked the main protagonist and the detective work he was doing.
I finished the game and never got bored. There is so much to discover and investigate making this a truly immersive game.
Give it a try if you like these types of games or if you just want to take a break from the gaming slop they serve us these days.
Not perfect but it's a classic and different endings and choices make it very replayable.

I am a sucker for lovecraftian stuff and this one has lots to offer! It's a step up of the previous game ''Dark Corners of the Earth'' Staying very true to that game dialogue-wise and also the dark gloomy vibe. The endings are a bit underwhelming but I guess there's only so much you can do when it comes to portraying cosmic horrors that are incomprehensible to the human mind.

all of Cthulhu is one of those games that relies more on atmosphere than anything else. The game nails the dark island setting, the strange rituals, and that slow-burn feeling of paranoia. If you’re into Lovecraft’s universe, this one hits the tone perfectly.
The story is solid, the investigations are engaging enough, and the RPG-style skills give you some variety in dialogue and choices. The psychological tension is definitely the strongest part of the experience.
But keep in mind: this is not a gameplay-heavy title. There’s almost no action, stealth is very basic, and the visuals aren’t top-tier. It’s a linear, one-time playthrough kind of game.

I typically do not enjoy things with the horror tag, but i've been interested in this game for ages and it wasn't as scary as i thought it would be. Which has been very nice. Got a few spooks here and there but the story was absolutely amazing. I very much recommend this. Investigating everything and looking for extra lore has been wonderful, getting to know the various characters and getting so invested made it even better. A great game.