The Alien Cube

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  • Summary: The Alien Cube is a Lovecraftian horror adventure where you play the role of Arthur, a solitary man whose life is about to change dramatically. After a mysterious finding, strange events start to happen. The world around you seems to hide a terrible truth, a dark and mysterious reality thatThe Alien Cube is a Lovecraftian horror adventure where you play the role of Arthur, a solitary man whose life is about to change dramatically. After a mysterious finding, strange events start to happen. The world around you seems to hide a terrible truth, a dark and mysterious reality that no man should never see. Tormented by nightmarish visions, try to survive the darkness that is haunting you.… Expand

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Screen Rant
    Oct 18, 2021
    80
    While there's something a bit disappointing about yet another entry to the Cthulhu mythos that doesn't quite manage to translate its best features into the video game medium, there are hints and moments of other smaller Eldritch creatures that keep things interesting. In particular, the way The Alien Cube ultimately handles its final moments is incredibly satisfying with its visuals. The story may not stick the landing for some, but the overall experience is dark, engaging, beautiful, and disgusting. The Alien Cube is a love letter to the genre and is a strong choice for the fans who are on the hunt for a non-literary medium that manages to get Lovecraft mostly right.
  2. GameOver.gr
    Oct 29, 2021
    70
    Being made by a solo developer The Alien Cube shows remarkable talent from Alessandro Guzzo in his ability to deliver high quality sceneries, accompanied with a well-thought sound design. It may only be three hours long, but at the same time provides a complete story that could very well be a part of an anthology of Lovecraftian stories.
  3. Hey Poor Player
    Mar 21, 2022
    70
    The best way I can describe The Alien Cube is a very thin slice from an authentic Lovecraftian pie. It doesn’t entirely look the part, but you’ll take a bite and know exactly what you’re sinking your teeth into and probably end up reminded why you love this flavor of horror. From the surreal environments to the indescribable horrors after your blood, it’s the stuff known and loved by the Lovecraft community. Be warned though, that while the flavor tastes the part, The Alien Cube‘s optimization issues and occasionally lacking gameplay can make it tough to swallow. That said, if you can forgive a few missteps and have a hankering for hellish horrors, it’s worth digging into – especially when you consider its asking price.
  4. Everyeye.it
    Jan 5, 2022
    68
    The Alien Cube is not a perfect product, but it is impossible not to evaluate it taking into consideration both its budget price (19.99 euros on Steam), and the fact that it was developed by only one person. If you are willing to turn a blind eye to poor quality dubbing and some imperfection that involves both the gameplay and the technical sector, this game will guarantee you a handful of hours of fun in a world that any fan of H. P. Lovecraft would love to madness.

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  1. CaKeS
    Sep 2, 2022
    7
    The fact this was made by one guy is pretty crazy, while the game itself doesn't have many interesting mechanics or gameplay, it's not full-onThe fact this was made by one guy is pretty crazy, while the game itself doesn't have many interesting mechanics or gameplay, it's not full-on Walking Simulator. There's many dangerous parts where you can die, few puzzles here and there, and a pretty interesting story overall. The graphics are way above average and that's even more impressive given the fact only one person worked on it. Overall pretty great experience, very atmospheric and engaging, but don't expect a survival horror or something with more complex mechanics.… Expand

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