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PensivePen · Jun 15, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_1WO-Rs7KA

Looks excellent in regards to tone, but the lack of clear gameplay footage and no release date still does make me question if this will make its 2017 release window.

EDIT: There's an article on IGN which discusses some of the gameplay elements shown behind closed doors. I wasn't sure if it was deserving of a new thread or not, but if someone feels so feel free to make it. Some select quotes:

"It's clear that this is a game Cyanide is making because the developers have a deep love for the Chaosium RPG. Pierce's stats screen is described as his "skill sheet," and many of the dialogue tree options are reminiscent of choices a dungeon master would ask you to make."

"In the early chapter, your success at choosing various dialogue tree depends on how well you've developed skills like Intimidation and Persuasion. Throughout the 20-or-so hour gameplay experience, Pierce's "Sanity Gauge" will become integral as he slips further and further into madness by witnessing bizarre, terrifying occurrences he can't quite explain."

"By forcing Pierce to experience his phobias, he will start acting out of his own accord -- for example, charging out of the closet before suffering a heart attack -- and the player will lose their free will with the character."

indigo-cyclops · Jun 15, 2017

Looks like it's right up my alley.

HP_Wuvcraft · Jun 15, 2017

Wow, yeah, I really want gameplay or this seems like another hype machine for a dime a dozen Lovecraft game.

Anung · Jun 15, 2017

Day one. Regardless.

Muffin1611 · Jun 15, 2017

Better than I'd expect from the developer. Color me impressed.

indigo-cyclops · Jun 15, 2017

Though, wasn't there a Call of Cthulhu game announced by Frogwares? The guys responsible for the Sherlock Holmes games? I assume this is different?

Edit: Looks like it's called The Sinking City. If anything, that one should be very good.

FunkyPajamas · Jun 15, 2017

Cautiously optimistic. Will wait until we get a gameplay trailer until I call GotF.

Zetta · Jun 15, 2017

I'm usually not into these types of games but I love lovecraftian horror so I'm in. All I ask if that in the credit they give us this Call of The Cthulhu.

The Flash · Jun 15, 2017

Hope it's good. I could use a good Lovecraft game right now.

Zasa · Jun 15, 2017

Yup, that's my type of game. Will buy for sure (after reviews)

IbizaPocholo · Jun 15, 2017

Looks very interesting.

Fury451 · Jun 15, 2017

HP_Wuvcraft said:
Wow, yeah, I really want gameplay or this seems like another hype machine for a dime a dozen Lovecraft game.

True Lovecraft games are not common. Many throw that word around for marketing purposes and it's usually a stretch at best.

SargerusBR · Jun 15, 2017

Still no release date :/

Toa TAK · Jun 15, 2017

Please God, be good.

Take as long as it's needed to deliver.

Muskieratboi · Jun 15, 2017

Here's a new link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mkOx1fH2G0

Harlequin · Jun 15, 2017

I like that they've actually got you chasing someone else in that one scene. That seems to be rather uncommon in these types of horror games (at least in recent ones). The atmosphere is looking pretty great, too.

The Hermit · Jun 15, 2017

It reminds me Alone in the Dark

Which reminds me: I loved horror game when I was a kid, now I had to watch a playthrough on Soma because I was too sissy. What gives?

Baron Samedi · Jun 15, 2017

HP_Wuvcraft said:
Wow, yeah, I really want gameplay or this seems like another hype machine for a dime a dozen Lovecraft game.

What other Lovecraft games are there, besides Dark Corners? I'm honestly asking, I can't get enough Lovecraft...

FallenGrace · Jun 15, 2017

Muskieratboi said:
Here's a new link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mkOx1fH2G0

Great trailer. Absolutely creepy. Really interested in this. Never read any Lovecraft though I have played the board games.

Fandangox · Jun 15, 2017

This game is so wicked, you probably won't be able to handle it.

Spooky Scary Skeleton · Jun 15, 2017

Baron Samedi said:
What other Lovecraft games are there, besides Dark Corners? I'm honestly asking, I can't get enough Lovecraft...

Excluding Lovecraft-like games like Bloodborne and Amnesia, the only game I can think of is Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened.

Fandangox · Jun 15, 2017

Spooky Scary Skeleton said:
Excluding Lovecraft-like games like Bloodborne and Amnesia, the only game I can think of is Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened.

Isn't there another Call of Cthulhu game? Old one for PC? Was pretty much The Shadow Over Insthmouth

Spooky Scary Skeleton · Jun 15, 2017

Fandangox said:
Isn't there another Call of Cthulhu game? Old one for PC? Was pretty much The Shadow Over Insthmouth

I believe that's Dark Corners of the Earth but he already mentioned it.

Newblade · Jun 15, 2017

Fandangox said:
Isn't there another Call of Cthulhu game? Old one for PC? Was pretty much The Shadow Over Insthmouth

You are thinking of Shadow of the Comet.

It had a sequel, Prisoner of Ice.

Fandangox · Jun 15, 2017

Spooky Scary Skeleton said:
I believe that's Dark Corners of the Earth but he already mentioned it.

Oh yeah, never played it, only knew about it from a video that called it "Call of Cthulu"

Newblade said:
You are thinking of Shadow of the Comet.

It had a sequel, Prisoner of Ice.

No the other poster got it, this looks interesting though.

Turin · Jun 15, 2017

I need this to be awesome.

Toa TAK said:
Please God, be good.

Take as long as it's needed to deliver.

+1

nailbombxx · Jun 15, 2017

Aesthetically pleasing.

I wonder how this will play tho.

Bloodporne · Jun 15, 2017

nailbombxx said:
Aesthetically pleasing.

I wonder how this will play tho.

Even as a huge HPL fan, same reaction here. I mean it looks really nice but I need to see gameplay and by that I mean more than walking and once in a blue moon pulling a lever.

Commanche Raisin Toast · Jun 15, 2017

Okay guys, so it looks like Frogwares game is now called The Sinking City but it's still a Cthulhu based Lovecraft IP. Supposedly now open world and investigation-based. Should be interesting.

This looks good too though, so the more the merrier!

DataGhost · Jun 15, 2017

Damn, video is unavailable for me. Must've missed it

Raptor · Jun 15, 2017

Video is Private what the hell?

Edit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE4b5feJvm4

Working link.

http://callofcthulhu-game.com/

Official Site.

Sheriff_Battlesnake · Jun 15, 2017

I could not be more into this. After Bloodborne I tore through anything Cosmic Horror that I could get my hands on. All of HPL, Machen, Howard, etc.

This and Death Stranding (which is so clearly an eldrich horror narrative, i.e time distortion, madness, slimy fleshy grossness) are going to be Day 1.

Corpsepyre · Jun 15, 2017

This one's by Sherlock devs or the other one?

MisterCrow · Jun 15, 2017

Man I hope this is good. There's not nearly enough Cthulhu trope games; port town, cosmic horror, cults, psychological thriller, etc. Great mood in that trailer.

SCHUEY F1 · Jun 15, 2017

Corpsepyre said:
This one's by Sherlock devs or the other one?

Other one. Sinking City is the Sherlock revs. Can't wait for both.

Cactus · Jun 15, 2017

Corpsepyre said:
This one's by Sherlock devs or the other one?

~~This one, IIRC~~

Nevermind

Sumio Mondo · Jun 15, 2017

Is this a stealth game?

Looks real good so far anyway.

Tom Nook · Jun 15, 2017

I'm in.

HammerFace · Jun 15, 2017

Video is down apparently

fester · Jun 15, 2017

Baron Samedi said:
What other Lovecraft games are there, besides Dark Corners? I'm honestly asking, I can't get enough Lovecraft...

It's an MMO, but The Secret World had a Lovecraft vibe. It's been years since I last played though, not sure how it's gone since then.

His Majesty · Jun 15, 2017

fester said:
It's an MMO, but The Secret World had a Lovecraft vibe. It's been years since I last played though, not sure how it's gone since then.

The entire core of the story revolves around Lovecraftian themes so certainly worth checking out if you are into that stuff.

dlauv · Jun 16, 2017

This was a very well done trailer, even if it didn't show a lot of gameplay interaction.

It's got me interested!

BigDes · Jun 16, 2017

fester said:
It's an MMO, but The Secret World had a Lovecraft vibe. It's been years since I last played though, not sure how it's gone since then.

They are currently in the process of improving the combat and making it a f2p game.

Deleted member 10571 · Jun 16, 2017

Anung said:
Day one. Regardless.

Yup. This looks great.

Killer Queen · Jun 16, 2017

Literally just finished reading Call of Cthulu like 15 minutes ago. Mood and ideas look great so far, not entirely sure what the direction is though. Seems like it's only inspired by the story rather than being a retelling, judging by the fact that they merged multiple characters stories into the protagonists, which I guess as a videogame is the best way to go. Certainly very interested though and visually it looks great.

Scarecrow · Jun 16, 2017

This suppposed to be a hide n seek game, like Soma or Alien?

dlauv · Jun 16, 2017

Scarecrow said:
This suppposed to be a hide n seek game, like Soma or Alien?

ARPG, so hopefully not. I thought it was funny that in the trailer you're chasing someone

yourself?

.

Stiler · Jun 16, 2017

Baron Samedi said:
What other Lovecraft games are there, besides Dark Corners? I'm honestly asking, I can't get enough Lovecraft...

I would recommend the Vanishing of Ethan Carter, it definitely has some Lovecraftian vibes in places.

Also an oldie but goldie, John Saul's Blackstone Chronicles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkl0ZGPSAfE

It has a lovecraftian atmosphere, but it's not like say, a direct lovecraft game or anything.

Messofanego · Jun 16, 2017

Gameplay, when?

Deleted member 10571 · Jun 16, 2017

Stiler said:
I would recommend the Vanishing of Ethan Carter, it definitely has some Lovecraftian vibes in places.

Also an oldie but goldie, John Saul's Blackstone Chronicles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkl0ZGPSAfE

It has a lovecraftian atmosphere, but it's not like say, a direct lovecraft game or anything.

There's also Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened, which is (obviously) a Holmes/Lovecraft crossover but still technically a Cthulhu-themed game.

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