This Cthulhu Mythos RPG is a retro styled horror RPG containing modern elements. What terrors await you in the abandoned mansion...? Create the protagonist "YOU" to your liking. Select your companions and unravel the mystery of the mansion.
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Roaches and Ghouls and Gods Oh My
A friend had pointed out to me that this game reminded them of a title called Sweet Home for the Famicom and after seeing some footage of that game I can definitely agree it strikes a similar chord. In this retro rpg you start out creating your character by editing their skill set and parameters....
Nice, a bit shorter than I thought it'd be with all the stuff you see at first, but it's a really nice game that mixes 8 bit visual style and music with some Dragon Quest like abilities and combat (which actually flows really well), some inventory management (this may be a bit irritating for some, but it's doable) and a really creepy overall feeling...
Based on my first playthrough, I recommend it, but it's definitely a niche experience, the game features:
- Japanese weird-science fantasy-horror theme. There are some dark moments (potentially scary), but pulpy and shonen-like manga for the most part. This is not a Corpse Party type of atmosphere.
- Very simple graphics, music and sound effects.
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Have you ever felt like you needed to eat chicken nuggets RIGHT NOW to recover your sanity?
Would you like to?
I won't say it's a 'good' game in a critical sense, or even overwhelmingly enjoyable... I will say that it's a cute game that scratches a particular itch; the 8-bit horror JRPG itch. Fans of the Famicon cult classic 'Sweet home' and the 'Call of Cthulhu' pen & paper RPG will instantly recognize the influences... and want to go play said better games,...
