Call of Cthulhu

 PlayStation 4
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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 214 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 117 out of 214
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 214
  3. Negative: 37 out of 214
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  1. shucrow00
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    Actually it’s not a wonderful game. However you can’t stop play it again and again. You can enjoy this world, and find some special view to this world. Don’t lose your mind and find the truth.
  2. Farrigan
    Oct 31, 2018
    8
    I loved to play this game but there is a lot to break down. First of all anyone who is a fan of the tabletop coc or has read the novel should play this. Second I’d like to mention this game has great world building and really does a great job in immersing the player in the theme of madness. Unfortunately this is where I have to end my compliments for this game. The game suffers majorly inI loved to play this game but there is a lot to break down. First of all anyone who is a fan of the tabletop coc or has read the novel should play this. Second I’d like to mention this game has great world building and really does a great job in immersing the player in the theme of madness. Unfortunately this is where I have to end my compliments for this game. The game suffers majorly in the character building. For someone like myself who is a big dnd fan it’s not that big of a deal but in the video game market characters are shallow, forgettable, and in some moments in important scenes you will be like “who is that again?” Second the game looks like something that was supposed to be on the xbox360. It’s not bad but again in the market it’ll be off putting for people. Lastly for many who are looking for a horror game that’ll keep you up at night it’s not this. While I believe the game is tense and has a few great scenes it pans out a lot like a story game. Again I want to reiterate that is not bad for the target audience. But please be warned that this is made for a small crowd of people. If you are looking for a game that makes you question reality. Come truth seeker. If not there are plenty of other games.… Expand
  3. Sinefold
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Very atmospheric game. For lovers of creativity Lovecraft the most it. The graphics are not at an ideal level, but for me this is not the main thing.
  4. metazoid
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    If you like an atmospheric game and a fan of Lovecraft you should definitely get this, for those not obsessed with the best graphics and solid gameplay, worth a buy and try!
  5. Dozangames
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    this games is just beautifull if you are a fan of lovecrafth enjoy this masterpiece
  6. Masterhummel
    Nov 1, 2018
    8
    Someone on the Steam Forums compared the game to an Call of Cthulhu pen and paper session and that's a pretty good comparison. The evening starts off with the new storyteller who's still a bit shy and messes up their notes and quite often just doesn't manage to make a good scene tranition. They eventuall work through it and the game starts to gain speed. It's fun and everyone's having aSomeone on the Steam Forums compared the game to an Call of Cthulhu pen and paper session and that's a pretty good comparison. The evening starts off with the new storyteller who's still a bit shy and messes up their notes and quite often just doesn't manage to make a good scene tranition. They eventuall work through it and the game starts to gain speed. It's fun and everyone's having a good time. As the evening goes on however, he's having a beer to much and the session starts to get a bit weird. However, everyone had fun and you leave in a good mood.

    The graphics are average at their best and pretty bad at their lowest. Puzzles are alright and there is no combat system. It's primarily narratively and stealth focused. It's also not a lovecraftian monster cabinet - which is good, because the game is at its best when there isn't a monster around. Much like Soma, which is a good comparison as well.

    In the end, if you're looking for an interactive lovecraft story, this game is currently your best bet as far as i'm aware off. If you look for a lot of cool lovecraftian monsters and a bigger focus on combat, this game might not be what you are looking for.    … Expand
  7. WataKorosu
    Nov 8, 2018
    9
    I have to admit that I'm a big fan of Lovecraft's work, and had been looking forward a lot to this game (and Next year's "The Sinking City") as Lovecraft's influence is all over the place, but work actually based on his (and Derleth's) universe is rather rare (and in most cases they aren't any good)
    So I was rather happy to open this game and find that the game is filled to the brim with    I have to admit that I'm a big fan of Lovecraft's work, and had been looking forward a lot to this game (and Next year's "The Sinking City") as Lovecraft's influence is all over the place, but work actually based on his (and Derleth's) universe is rather rare (and in most cases they aren't any good)
    So I was rather happy to open this game and find that the game is filled to the brim with nods to all of Lovecraft's work (both Cthulhu and otherwise), the atmosphere is spot on, even with the more last-gen look of the graphics it still works. When it comes to gameplay it's a bit more old-school then current games are, for me it felt like a game you loved in the mid 2000's and re-opened after 10 years, and you realize it's really as good as you remember it.
    Sure the AI and gameplay feel a bit dated, but it really did not bother me at all because everything the game did well (story, atmosphere,mechanics, ...) it did so well that the lesser points (graphics, dodgy FPS sequence) just didn't really bother me.
    I played trough the game twice now (PS4) and am thinking about a third play trough with a different build to experience some of the scenes in a different way.
    Now, I do have to admit that maybe if this wasn't a Lovecraft game I might have liked it less, but let's face it, it is a valid reason to like something more.    … Expand
  8. Eikox
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Incredible game for a small studio. They catch not only the pressure of the environment but also the claustrophobic and horrific places of a good Lovercraftian book putting you in a place blurring the line between sanity and insanity for moments making you questioning if that was the right choice or just a trap of the destiny.
    It's true that you will find lack of action, maybe the sounds    Incredible game for a small studio. They catch not only the pressure of the environment but also the claustrophobic and horrific places of a good Lovercraftian book putting you in a place blurring the line between sanity and insanity for moments making you questioning if that was the right choice or just a trap of the destiny.
    It's true that you will find lack of action, maybe the sounds could be made it better for some situation or the graphic quality it's not as a AAA game but for something of this caliber made it for a small group of people show that story can be delivered in a nice and terrific game and opening the universe to the people who didn't read the books to look at it.
    A-mazing job.    … Expand
  9. Demian159
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    Just a great game. The only thing that matters its the story and its fantastic, graphic are really good and gameplay too. Being a fan of Chaosium TRPG this delivers a fantastic expirience, thank you guys.
  10. Icekyng
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    I actually really like the game so far, just finished chapter 6. Just did the stealth part, yes its annoying and lowered the overall score. The guards are all identical and if I am honest a pain in the ass and stopped the flow of the game for me. But overall i like it, good atmosphere. The whole character upgrade path is OK, but boy did I want to punch those guards in the chops or knockI actually really like the game so far, just finished chapter 6. Just did the stealth part, yes its annoying and lowered the overall score. The guards are all identical and if I am honest a pain in the ass and stopped the flow of the game for me. But overall i like it, good atmosphere. The whole character upgrade path is OK, but boy did I want to punch those guards in the chops or knock one of them over the head and hide them in a cupboard!. Looking forward to playing it tonight so that is a good sign.… Expand
  11. ND3G
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    Call of Cthulhu is a prefect example of a game that is more than the sum of its parts. It is obvious that the game did not have a huge budget, people move awkwardly, every second npc shares the same face, and there are too many find this than do that puzzles.

    The story on the other hand really sucks you in and for me at least, that is more than worth the cost of admission.
  12. salamonnubke
    Jan 20, 2019
    9
    До последнего скептически относился к игре, ибо "симуляторы ходьбы" не люблю и очень мало реально достойных представителей. Но я всё же надеялся на годноту, так как люблю Лавкрафта. Но после выхода игры и всяческих обзоров усомнился в игре. Но всё же решил оценить. И что в итоге? Я считаю, что это шикарная игра. Я её за один присест прошёл, до самого финала не мог забросить игру. В игреДо последнего скептически относился к игре, ибо "симуляторы ходьбы" не люблю и очень мало реально достойных представителей. Но я всё же надеялся на годноту, так как люблю Лавкрафта. Но после выхода игры и всяческих обзоров усомнился в игре. Но всё же решил оценить. И что в итоге? Я считаю, что это шикарная игра. Я её за один присест прошёл, до самого финала не мог забросить игру. В игре шикарная атмосфера, интересная детективная часть и сам сюжет интересный. Единственное, мне концовка не понравилась, которая у меня вышла. И вообще, из всех возможных концовок считаю одну только хорошей. Жаль, что я на неё не вышел. Да и стелс лучше бы не добавляли в игру, ибо он убогий, ИИ противников портит всё впечатление. Но к счастью, там стелс используется несколько раз всего. В общем любителям Лавкрафта нельзя мимо проходить, а одна из концовок очень даже порадует)… Expand
  13. leviathanarg
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    If this game had better graphics, say as in a Tomb Rider or an Uncharted game, it would be rated a 10 by most players (I am leaving pseudo journos and access media out of the equation because we all know how they rate games) .
    So, yes graphics are dated, I played in December 2020. With that out of the way, I can say that the game is superb. It has investigation, exploration, action, a    If this game had better graphics, say as in a Tomb Rider or an Uncharted game, it would be rated a 10 by most players (I am leaving pseudo journos and access media out of the equation because we all know how they rate games) .
    So, yes graphics are dated, I played in December 2020. With that out of the way, I can say that the game is superb. It has investigation, exploration, action, a very telling story, multiple endings and a few puzzles.
    Great game. Thank you to all that participated in making the game. It was very enjoyable.    … Expand
  14. Alvokun
    Aug 11, 2022
    9
    I think this game is quite underrated, though at the same time I can understand some people dislike it because it's highly story-based and you have to like Lovecraft's world to enjoy it (I've read negative critics about this game for being too abstract; well, it's Lovecraft, and it's not an action game). I actually believe it's one of the best adaptations of Lovecraft's short story "CallI think this game is quite underrated, though at the same time I can understand some people dislike it because it's highly story-based and you have to like Lovecraft's world to enjoy it (I've read negative critics about this game for being too abstract; well, it's Lovecraft, and it's not an action game). I actually believe it's one of the best adaptations of Lovecraft's short story "Call of Cthulhu" ever. The atmosphere is unique. The graphics have been criticized, but the truth is that the game is very powerful in terms of setting. There's not even time for it to become repetitive because it's rather intense. There could've been some extra variety when playing as other characters, and maybe a little bit of action (it's clearly a modern graphic adventure), but I find it great overall.… Expand
  15. CamyVero
    May 30, 2021
    8
    It is a narrative game and as such it works excellently. Its main mechanics include exploration, puzzle solving and a slight survival horror and RPG component. If you like Lovecraft's work, you will enjoy this game, the setting is quite good in that respect. However, there are superior games in the survival horror genre. 'Soma' or 'Alien: Isolation' surpass it.
  16. dpastern
    Aug 5, 2023
    9
    As a Lovecraft fan, who enjoys the mythos, I loved this game. Dark, moody, graphics were good and the story was good too. Thoroughly recommended.
  17. nnevill
    Mar 24, 2023
    8
    In this game, it's possible to summon Cthulhu so at least because of this it is worth playing. In terms of detective, I believe Frogwares would do better but for some reason they didn't have a chance. It's not a good idea to pass the game in development from one studio to another. But anyway I think what Frogwares did makes the game playable and sometimes interesting. It's not an AAA gameIn this game, it's possible to summon Cthulhu so at least because of this it is worth playing. In terms of detective, I believe Frogwares would do better but for some reason they didn't have a chance. It's not a good idea to pass the game in development from one studio to another. But anyway I think what Frogwares did makes the game playable and sometimes interesting. It's not an AAA game but just a good thriller for several evenings.… Expand
  18. GamePresscz
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Je čas si to shrnout. Máme zde epický příběh z Cthulhu univerza, úžasné ozvučení s precizním dabingem a českou lokalizaci. Svou atmosférou a silou vás k sobě připoutá příběh, který překonal veškerá naše očekávaní. Call of Cthulhu je šílená noční můra, ze které se nebudete chtít probudit. GamePress cz
  19. GRRicky
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Personally I would give it an eight, but my girl friend force me to give it a ten. This is her first real video game and it got her completely hooked. Despite the various issue of this game, we both had a very good time with it.
    Pro- -engaging story with some real plot twists. -interesting minor design choice -Good RPG system
    -well written dialogues -good atmosphere Con- -combat and    Personally I would give it an eight, but my girl friend force me to give it a ten. This is her first real video game and it got her completely hooked. Despite the various issue of this game, we both had a very good time with it.
    Pro- -engaging story with some real plot twists. -interesting minor design choice -Good RPG system
    -well written dialogues -good atmosphere Con-
    -combat and stealth mechanics are terrible -poor boss battles
    -ending is anticlimactic
    -the visual could be better    … Expand
  20. Redrako
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, one of the best Lovecraft lore based games, the graphic is a bit dated for this period, but the atmosphere, the gameplay and the story was exactly what i expected from this game.
  21. Howard_stol
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    Если вы любитель творчества Г.Лавкрафта то игра вам определенно понравится
  22. Antonis
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    Για το είδος του είναι ότι καλύτερό
    . Φοβερή ατμόσφαιρα και ήχος τα γραφικά ναι είναι σαν να παίζεις παιχνίδι προηγούμενης κονσόλας αλλά είναι το λιγότερο που κοιτάς σε ένα τέτοιο game. Τους fans του Lovecraft απλά θα τους συγκινήσει    Για το είδος του είναι ότι καλύτερό
    . Φοβερή ατμόσφαιρα και ήχος τα γραφικά ναι είναι σαν να παίζεις παιχνίδι προηγούμενης κονσόλας αλλά είναι το λιγότερο που κοιτάς σε ένα τέτοιο game. Τους fans του Lovecraft απλά θα τους συγκινήσει
  23. FORREST_006
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is best detective style cthullu game . 10/10 by me . Waiting for sequel
  24. Cowcatapult
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    No esperes unos gráficos impresionantes porque el juego no va de eso, en cambio la atmósfera y la historia son impresionantes. Se pasa mal, prepárate para esconderte y huir porque no hay peleas ni disparos. Me parece un juego imprescindible
  25. PHAPrado
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    For those who like lovecraftian stories, atmosphere and scenarios, Call of Cthulhu is a full meal! The only sad thing is that the game is too short, but this is a personal opinion. Very good character development, gameplay variety, soundtracks... (god tier) I think the score of this game is NOT so high because the mainstream public must have imagined something more tangible from CthulhuFor those who like lovecraftian stories, atmosphere and scenarios, Call of Cthulhu is a full meal! The only sad thing is that the game is too short, but this is a personal opinion. Very good character development, gameplay variety, soundtracks... (god tier) I think the score of this game is NOT so high because the mainstream public must have imagined something more tangible from Cthulhu (similar to Godzilla etc.).… Expand
  26. Justhauntr
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    Call Of Cthulhu is a fantastic narrative driven experience with an excellent atmosphere and solid mechanics that's great if you're looking for a short, to the point, true blue Lovecraftian experience.

    However its RPG elements fall flat on its face the farther you get into the game and the character models are pretty bad all things considered. Very fun but you can really only get a    Call Of Cthulhu is a fantastic narrative driven experience with an excellent atmosphere and solid mechanics that's great if you're looking for a short, to the point, true blue Lovecraftian experience.

    However its RPG elements fall flat on its face the farther you get into the game and the character models are pretty bad all things considered.

    Very fun but you can really only get a single playthrough out of it as much of the game is the same besides a few different choice endings you can arrive to.    … Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 47
  3. Negative: 4 out of 47
  1. IGN Japan
    Apr 29, 2019
    62
    Call of Cthulhu’s strange and eerie visuals somewhat succeed in recreating the atmosphere of Cthulhu mythology. However, instead of contributing to the story, stats such as Sanity feel like they deny the player’s trial-and-error. From shooting to stealth segments, the wide array of different systems needed more polish as well.
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  2. Cubed3
    Dec 3, 2018
    50
    At best, this is just a very gimmicky adventure game. Each level having its own thing is a bit refreshing from always having to pixel-hunt for objects, tying simplistic stats into the mix adds some planning, and the way this title forces players to commit to their actions is nice. Sadly, as the journey reaches its half-way point, the story unravels in a very unsatisfying manner. Characters are built up and don't get the proper pay-off, while some disappear entirely.
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  3. LaPS4
    Nov 16, 2018
    64
    Call of Cthulhu is not a horror game as such, It’s a title filled up with suspense, amusing moments, even surrealism is in there, which, to be honest, is the most entertaining part. Also there are moments in which you don’t know what are you doing playing this game while you could be doing anything else. Lovecraft’s universe is placed in a game that cannot reach the immensity of Lovecraft’s imagery. And It ends up being a heap of circumstances and mechanics so positive as others that we should left behind in the past.
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