HIGH A magnificent application of Lovecraftian themes and concepts.
LOW The hidden time limit on a handful of sidequests.
WTF Why does the scientist only provide half the required gear?
Tag: Lovecraft
Lovecraft’s Untold Stories 2 Review
HIGH A couple of visually disturbing bosses.
LOW The absurd amount of looting required.
WTF How did I go the whole game without finding a better gun?
Dolmen (PS4) Review
HIGH Integrating shooting mechanics into the gameplay is interesting.
LOW It gets the basics wrong, and its few fresh ideas are flawed.
WTF Releasing this game so close to the defining example of the genre!
Forgive Me Father Review
Fear The Early Access
HIGH Stunning comic book art style that goes perfectly with classic FPS mechanics.
LOW Wasted narrative potential.
WTF The arena segments devolve into random, chaotic battles.
Strange Horticulture Review
Here To Water The Plants And Chew Bubblegum!
HIGH A unique plant shop concept.
LOW The gameplay loop could have used some more finesse.
WTF Where are the Little Shop of Horrors references?
Chronicle Of Innsmouth: Mountains Of Madness Review
Prisoners Of Ice
HIGH The classic ‘putting a broom in your pocket’ animation makes an appearance.
LOW Hint system, please.
WTF This interlude in the ancient Middle East is an odd diversion!
Conarium Review
Made With Plenty Of Love And Craft
HIGH It nails that Lovecraft tone.
LOW An annoying chase sequence sucks the atmosphere out.
WTF The protagonist sounds like Paddington Bear at times.
Stirring Abyss Review
The Real Terror From The Deep
HIGH Mutating my crew until they were as beastly as the enemies.
LOW The slow start.
WTF Random character generation can have unintentionally racist results!
Call Of The Sea Review
Conundrums Below The Waves
HIGH The island’s design.
LOW The tides-based organ puzzle. (Or any other puzzle, frankly!)
WTF It’s weird when a game’s title gives the plot away!
Transient Review
A Confusing Walk
HIGH A cyberpunk setting mixed with HP Lovecraft.
LOW Simple, boring puzzles.
WTF I’m still not entirely sure what the story was about.
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