StaceyPowers Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I notice that HP Lovecraft stuff is … everywhere, these days, especially in gaming. It’s a bit odd for me since I still remember back in high school when I was reading his stories and like two other people even knew what I was talking about if I mentioned anything from his universe. Apparently his work entered the public domain in 2008, so that’s probably why he’s (finally) become a household name. What Lovecraft-themed games do people here recommend, whether recent or older, on any platform? I’d particularly like suggestions from folks who have read his stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpotato Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 There was one recently on 2018 called Call of Cthulhu but it got very average reviews. A first person survival approach like on RE7 might work for a Love craft game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Call of cthulu was definitely medium average type game. It had more of movie like scenario than gaming like experience. I'd say that there are some 2D games too on lovecraft line which I checked out on steam. However there isnt anything bigger or scarier title out there in the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DylanC Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) I love HP Lovecraft’s writing. Only played one game that is directly based on Lovecraft. Here’s my review of it: Call Of Cthulhu (2018) https://wegotthiscovered.com/gaming/call-of-cthulhu-review/ I know a lot of other games are influenced by Lovecraft, like Darkest Dungeon (which is amazing), though. Edited March 14, 2019 by DylanC StaceyPowers and kingpotato 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravosi Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I was about to ask what lovecraft is, then I saw Call of Cthulhu. I played only the 1st game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UleTheVee Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I can't believe none of you actually mentioned the game that literally bnroought this genre to life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Amnesia: The Dark Descent also falls into the H P lovecrafts genre. I'd say there are some other old games which could be in the Lovecrafts genre like "Alone in the dark". But often lot of things in it does make me feel it gets more darker than lovecraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UleTheVee Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 2 hours ago, skyfire said: Amnesia: The Dark Descent also falls into the H P lovecrafts genre. I'd say there are some other old games which could be in the Lovecrafts genre like "Alone in the dark". But often lot of things in it does make me feel it gets more darker than lovecraft. I'm sorry but I don't recall Amnesia ever being classified as a Lovecraftian video game. Or is it because it deals with the unknown and sanity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpotato Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 13 hours ago, skyfire said: Amnesia: The Dark Descent also falls into the H P lovecrafts genre. I'd say there are some other old games which could be in the Lovecrafts genre like "Alone in the dark". But often lot of things in it does make me feel it gets more darker than lovecraft. I havent played any of those games but as far as I know they are not related to any of the Lovecraft stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 9 hours ago, kingpotato said: I havent played any of those games but as far as I know they are not related to any of the Lovecraft stories. Yes they are not. But Amnesia has the vibe like Call of Cuthulu. Only difference being COC has cult like feel to it which amnesia doesn't have. But the vibe that you get from the COC can be felt in the amnesia as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
