Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss

"If developer Big Bad Wolf can iron out the games bugs and issues, then they have a very strong contender for one of the best Lovecraftian games on the market. Overall, Cthulhu The Cosmic Abyss is a wonderful delve into …"

"Rather than delivering a consistently smooth experience, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a game that thrives in its investigation systems, atmosphere, and environmental storytelling. At its best, the game makes you feel like you’re actively reconstructing events rather than simply …"

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss has a ton of potential with its setting, narrative, and investigation mechanics, but buggy save-states and jank make it a frustrating experience."

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss revels in the player working to unravel the unfathomable in Lovecraft&s;s influential universes. This is a game about eerie atmosphere and piecing together mysteries, taking players on a claustrophobic journey through infinite horrors."

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss pulled me in right away with its eerie atmosphere and striking visuals. I loved slowly piecing together the mystery and tackling the brain-teasing puzzles. It’s definitely a game for players who like to take their time …"

"In the end, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is fine. The lack of combat combined with a lack of guidance creates a challenging and refreshing experience for most - and frustrating for some. The overall presentation is fine, despite the game&s;s …"

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss has a lot to offer for those looking for an immersive, narrative-driven horror thriller. Its gameplay doesn’t demand quick reflexes or wanton destruction, but rather deduction skills and attention to detail. I don’t see everyone being …"

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a Lovecraftian game to the core, but it is also an investigative adventure with an overly slow pace and less frightening than expected."

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss delivers an intriguing investigative horror experience inspired by Lovecraft’s universe. Its oppressive atmosphere and rewarding clue-solving mechanics stand out, even if the lack of real scares and technical issues hold it back."

"The kind of cosmic horror that makes you ponder your place in the universe"

"Cthulhu The Cosmic Abyss was a great promise, with an interesting trailer for any Cthulhu fan. A narration taking us to R’Lyeh, as your grandpa took you on a walk when you were a kid (and if you didn’t, you …"

"Of course, this won’t be an issue for everyone, and if you’ve the time to commit to the mystery we think there is something compelling about Cthulhu: Cosmic Abyss. A game that isn’t afraid to let players muddle through it …"

"Without resorting solely to superficial mythological elements, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss does a decent job of structuring its experience around investigative gameplay while also exploring the thematic dichotomy between a logical approach to often illogical cosmic events. While this may …"

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss does ample justice to its grim source material, fashioning a compelling investigative adventure which generously drips with atmosphere but one which is sadly somewhat undercut by a wealth of technical issues that take the sheen otherwise …"

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss has some interesting ideas, but it hides them behind poorly explained puzzles and deceptively linear design."

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss was an enjoyable experience that will click with some but won’t be for everyone. The atmosphere of the game and the puzzle-solving really clicked with me. Parts of the game require some brainpower to get around, …"

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss can&s;t find anything interesting or new to say about Lovecraft&s;s work, but its detective adventure gameplay is an extremely promising foundation."

"For those waiting for the next gem in the cosmic horror genre, *Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss* is unfortunately not it."

"I really wanted to like Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss more than I did. Somewhere behind the ridiculous performance issues, crashes, and janky game design is an utterly compelling experience with a few issues holding it back, and it became downright …"

"There’s a compelling game here but maybe it’s for a very specific type of player. In the end, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss feels like a strong concept held back by execution."

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a game built on strong ideas rather than flawless execution. Its puzzle systems and investigative mechanics all show that it wants to make Lovecraftian stories more modern by letting us interact with them and explore …"

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a disappointing case of a game with an interesting premise being pulled under by technical problems. The investigation elements, occult mystery, and deep-sea setting all had the potential to create something memorable. Sadly, confusing mechanics …"

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a game that promises a lot but ultimately fails to deliver on its potential, resulting in an adventure that won’t leave a lasting impression—mainly due to its weak story and character development. That said, the …"

"NACON and Big Bad Wolf bring us a new story based on this cosmic character created by H.P. Lovecraft."

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a game with enormous influences from the cosmic horror genre. It is an entertaining game for fans of this specific subgenre and brings little innovation."

"Despite a minor hiccup with a save issue, the overall polish and responsiveness from the developers leave a strong impression. For players who enjoy narrative- driven investigations with psychological depth, this is a journey well worth taking."

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss falls prey to the greatest source of madness: boredom. Bogged down with its litany of technical issues and crashes, its fragile story and bland walking simulator gameplay fail to inspire even a modicum of intrigue. It&s;s …"

"All of this is to say that Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is an interesting AA detective game, with fun investigation mechanics and a gripping premise, but quickly falls apart in the second half of the story. It’s disappointing, because there …"

"H.P. Lovecraft’s work still has legions of devoted fans, including within the gaming community. They will therefore be delighted with Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, which will not only scare them but also provide plenty of exploration. It cleverly expands the …"

"While there are many games based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss stands out thanks to its focus on you conducting an investigation. With some genuinely tough puzzles to solve, it&s;s just a shame that one …"

"What lurks deep in the ocean? Really deep, past all the weird fish and that? Should you believe the flights of fancy conjured by author H.P. Lovecraft..."

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is, crashes and caveats aside, an excellent game. Key is a triumph, the puzzles are imaginative, and the final chapter earns everything it demands of you. I’ve spent about 12 hours with it and I find …"

"Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a flawed, but interesting experience. The narrative is straight out of a Lovecraft story and it escalates into a suitably maddening conclusion. The mechanics are interesting and promising but the lack of polish across multiple …"

"As a relative noob to Cthulhu’s lore, I really loved Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss because of its more psychological horror nature. It would be easy to make this into a monster blasting, shooter type but the choice to slow things …"