Cthulhu Saves Christmas

 Switch
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Cultured Vultures
    Nov 6, 2020
    90
    Who knew the holidays with Cthulhu could be so much fun? If you put one game on your Christmas list this year, make it this one.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 4, 2020
    90
    After the exhausting dev process of Cosmic Star Heroine, I can see why Zeboyd Games went with a smaller project for this round. It’s a simple game, with a hilarious cast of characters and it’s about the length of the Home Alone duology. Cthulhu Saves Christmas is a nice way to wile away a snowy November day while trying to figure out how to convert to J.... planning your Christmas holidays.
  3. RPGamer
    Nov 18, 2020
    80
    I usually like more meat in my RPGs, but everything that Cthulhu Saves Christmas tries, it succeeds at. The game constantly put a smile on my face, and it felt like it was Christmas as I played and giggled at the Christmas puns or hummed along with the familiar jingles. It was a jolly time from start to finish, though like Christmas, I wish the experience lasted a tad longer.
  5. GamingTrend
    Nov 2, 2020
    80
    Whether this is your first experience with the satirical duology or a revisit to the tale, Cthulhu Saves Christmas is a short and sweet RPG that will have you laughing until Santa decides to leave the North Pole for Christmas this year. (spoiler: that’s a long time!) Its new and improved turn-based system will entertain even the most curmudgeonly jaded RPG fan.
  6. Hey Poor Player
    Nov 9, 2020
    70
    Cthulhu Saves Christmas is a fun game with great dialogue, a combat system that’s more hit than miss, and an overall amount of content that’s way too short for its own good. If you’re hungry for some JRPG action, appreciate a well-written comedic story, and don’t mind something that’s a quick burn, this is definitely something that you’ll want to pick up this holiday season. Or, you know, sometime in November. Whatever works for you.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. gabrielpralle
    Jan 17, 2021
    8
    Loved this game! It is a quaint game that doesn't take its self seriously. The humor is very meta. If you like turn-based rpgs this is sure to excite.
  2. arem2021
    Jul 28, 2023
    3
    Really poor showing this time, especially after Cosmic Star Heroine or even Cthulhu saves the World. Story can be pretty funny but it is aReally poor showing this time, especially after Cosmic Star Heroine or even Cthulhu saves the World. Story can be pretty funny but it is a side game in which the story is an afterthought. Don't expect the plot developments to move you, its all no fourth wall wackiness. Traditional JPRG tropes like Inns and weapon shops are done away with to make a painfully unfunny gag about the Persona series. Instead of social links, you go to places. Generally, you get items, but you can't get all of them. Hope you get lucky and get some good ones.

    Emphasis seems to have been placed on the combat and it's...pretty bad. Everything is spongier than it has to be and some random encounters take enough thought that they are basically minibosses. Not helping matters is that the game only gives you four party members, two of which are basically healers/support and one of which is a crazy chicken character. i have no idea what they even wanted me to do with her. Main character is the only DPS, which makes the spongy enemies problem much worse. Also, half of your moves and randomly assigned, which gives everything a better be lucky than good feeling.

    At least it is short.    … Full Review »
  3. Elite_Institute
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    "As a seasonal JRPG, Cthulhu Saves Christmas does a good job at creating a lighthearted compact experience that you can boot up yearly for a"As a seasonal JRPG, Cthulhu Saves Christmas does a good job at creating a lighthearted compact experience that you can boot up yearly for a bit of Christmas joy. With varying difficulty settings, it’s even perfect for a JRPG humbug like myself. Whilst it may not have the same level of level design as the original game, it certainly matches it in the narrative. Iä! Iä! Christmas fhtagn!"

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2021/12/22/cthulhu-saves-christmas/    … Full Review »
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