Call of the Elder Gods

Call of the Elder Gods sticks to its formula of pure adventure—no action—with a wide variety of puzzles and situations that keep you hooked from start to finish... though its gameplay style may not be for everyone. But if it clicks with you, get ready for a fun challenge.

Beautiful and mysterious, Call of the Elder Gods is a must-play for any fan of puzzle games. It might not be quite as good as its predecessor in terms of story and setting, but it's still absolutely worth your time, as long as you've got your thinking cap on.

Call of the Elder Gods proves to be a convincing sequel to that Call of the Sea, which delighted players a few years ago. The strength of this adventure lies in its fantastic Lovecraftian narrative, which proves engaging and up to expectations. Adding variety to the dynamics is a puzzle gameplay system that is decidedly satisfying and intuitive, even though it may cause serious difficulty on more than one occasion (fortunately, the difficulty is scalable, in a sense). Building on excellent foundations, the second chapter of this saga (which we recommend you experience in full) presents us with a new fork in the road that leaves a door open (but we won't say anything more) and puts two endings in front of us to discover, even though they will essentially head in the same direction. Even though Call of the Elder Gods was designed as an experience aimed at everyone, we are sure that those who have already played Call of the Sea will be able to delve more deeply into this worthy little piece of the Lovecraft universe.

Thanks to a generous hint system and another excellent story, Call of the Elder Gods, is a puzzle game that everyone can enjoy.

Ultimately, between the two, I prefer Call of the Sea. It’s a more cohesive game with a stronger story. But Call of the Elder Gods is a worthwhile follow-up, one that offers similarly challenging puzzles with satisfying solutions. If you enjoyed the first game, this call’s worth heeding, too.