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True to Lovecraft
Clunky Gameplay
Genre Tropes
Call of Cthulhu may satisfy fans of Lovecraft's mythos or hardcore fans of horror and mystery games, but the clunky mechanics and predictable genre tropes drag down the overall experience and turn it into more of a slog than a game.
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[GAMESCOM 2018] Call of Cthulhu – Gameplay Trailer
[E3 2018] Call of Cthulhu – E3 Trailer
A mediocre detective game with predictable stealth and a surreal story that runs out of steam near the end.
Call of Cthulhu's engaging mystery and intriguing utilization of RPG mechanics make it one of the more enjoyable Lovecraftian games in years.
Call of Cthulhu: The Official Video Game is an ugly collection of half-baked gameplay features and poorly designed stealth sequences that fails as a horror game.
Call of Cthulhu is a unique creepy horror detective RPG that takes Lovecraftian inspiration to a new level. It may not compare visually to current AAA games but does well to provide a captivating narrative and a mix of methods to keep players drawn in such as puzzles and stealth. One playthrough takes anywhere between 12 or more hours depending on your level of attention to clues and your detective abilities. Would recommend a second or even third playthrough to truly find out all the hidden secrets.
A slow and frustrating burn that culminates in a big and satisfying way
Call of Cthulhu is a mostly competent, occasionally chilling adventure ruined by unspeakable horrors.
Call of Cthulhu manages to deliver a game that's ripe with atmosphere but is built upon tried-and-true tropes of the genre that never really manage to evolve beyond the scope of what's already been seen and heard before. Paired with some technical hiccups, we can say that Call of Cthulhu is only really for truly dedicated fans of Lovecraft; everyone else is advised to look elsewhere for their entertainment.
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