Action

Call of Cthulhu

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.5

Users · RAWG

2018

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 30, 2018

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Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventureRPG

Playable on

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About this game

Developed by seasoned studio Cyanide, Call of Cthulhu is an RPG-Investigation game with psychological horror and stealth mechanics, set in a deeply immersive world. On a mission to find the truth behind the death of an acclaimed artist and her family on a backwater island, the player will soon uncover a more disturbing truth as the Great Dreamer, Cthulhu, prepares its awakening...

Pros & Cons

Pros

Setting, imagery, sound, and horror themes create a Lovecraftian atmosphere.
Central investigation drives discovery of the island's secrets.
Decaying Darkwater Island locations suit the game's horror premise.
Voice acting and sound design support mood and narrative presentation.

Cons

Character skills and RPG mechanics have limited gameplay impact.
Stealth sections are repetitive and awkward.
Investigative choices and branching outcomes have limited consequences.
Relatively short campaign for a role-playing adventure.

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