Call of Cthulhu

Nintendo Life

Sayem Ahmed·Oct 12, 2019

Critic50/100

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Call of Cthulhu manages to deliver a game that's ripe with atmosphere but is built upon tried-and-true tropes of the genre that never really manage to evolve beyond the scope of what's already been seen and heard before. Paired with some technical hiccups, we can say that Call of Cthulhu is only really for truly dedicated fans of Lovecraft; everyone else is advised to look elsewhere for their entertainment.

PC Gamer

Samuel Horti·Nov 6, 2018

Critic59/100

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The surreal horror spectacles don't make up for dull detective work.

Game Informer

Andrew Reiner·Nov 2, 2018

Critic68/100

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Cynanide Studio's adaptation of the 1981 Call of Cthulhu pen-and-paper RPG struggles mightily before impressing in its final act.

GameSpot

David Wildgoose·Nov 1, 2018

Critic50/100

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Call of Cthulhu is a mostly competent, occasionally chilling adventure ruined by unspeakable horrors.

IGN

DM Schmeyer·Oct 30, 2018

Critic86/100

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Cyanide’s Lovecraftian horror is a mind-shattering good time.

Push Square

Alex Stinton·Oct 29, 2018

Critic60/100

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Call of Cthulhu's successfully evokes Lovecraft's Mythos by delivering an eerie story that ultimately doesn't stray too far from some well-trodden ground. While anyone expecting a terrifying horror title or an RPG packed will player choice and decisions will need to check those expectations at the door, there's at least a half-decent adventure game lurking under the surface.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Alice Bell·Oct 29, 2018

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The final, pivotal choice in the game wasn’t that difficult for me, because I’d run out of all reasons to care.