Desolatium

Desolatium is a real success for all fans of the Great Old Ones and lost cities imagined by H.P. Lovecraft. Like the master’s works, the game always suggests more than it shows, and with the right mix of elements, it goes beyond mere hints to the works to let us experience one in its own right. The photorealistic aesthetic is totally mastered, but still less so than the stunning soundtrack, which commands respect. If it were not for the rare moments when some of the 3D models were outdated by a few console generations, this would have been a clear round.