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Ugh, I am so conflicted on this game. It's janky, the actual gameplay sucks, and I experienced many graphical glitches that were downright hilarious. BUT. This game nails the Lovecraftian atmosphere many others try to emulate. The sense of dread and mystery that hangs over you while you investigate Darkwater Island is palpable and engrossing. Even when it puts the horror directly in front of you, which in my opinion is not the best way to do Lovecraftian, it manages to be terrifying and unsettling. And of course, the "bad" ending where Cthulu is summoned is one of the coolest ending cutscenes I've ever seen in a horror game.

100% Completion Notes: I don't remember too much about this completion, which usually means it wasn't very notable. I remember having to replay the ending for all of the different choices, and enjoyed most of the endings delivered.

Reviewed on Jan 08, 2024


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