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- Assemble Entertainment
- Assemble Entertainment
- Assemble Entertainment
- Assemble Entertainment
The Innsmouth Case
Released On: Jun 23, 2020
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3.8
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Mixed or Average
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
73
25% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
75% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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So yes, clearly this is a hefty tribute to Lovecraft’s world, and in
that sense it’s why this game needed to be set in his creations.
Although their writing chops are strong enough that they could have
developed something creepy and funny from their own imaginations.
Whether you care about this or not is up to you. I find that I can
think Lovecraft a ghastly and pathetic man, and still enjoy a very
well made game set in his stories. This is such a game, and I’m glad I
played it. And replayed it.
I had an enjoyable time playing The Innsmouth Case on PC several times through, but it's probably better suited to its mobile iteration, as the adventure book format works brilliantly on handheld devices. As a distraction from commutes (or a companion to lengthy visits to the toilet) The Innsmouth Case is a great little tale that will entertain fans of either cosmic or comic horror.
The Innsmouth Case is a beautifully written, delightfully dark, and truly excellent experience on a rainy day. The writers at RobotPumpkin Games are clearly fans of Lovecraft’s work and they capture the soul of his writing with their own humorous twist. Fans of Lovecraft or Tim Burton will adore the narrative and the visual style of the game, no doubt getting lost in trying to uncover each of the curious endings. This is, however, a game made to appeal more to the hardcore fans than a general audience. The lack of voice acting and the minimal on-screen animations can make for a dull experience if you aren’t committed to playing a game entirely comprised of reading, but it is a fantastic little story to get lost in when you need a break between car chases and gunfights.
The Innsmouth Case is a charming text adventure that brings the seaside town of Innsmouth into the twenty-first century, but leaves the horror behind. In its place is a humorous hunt for story bits that scratches a much different itch than was originally intended.
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Generally Unfavorable
Based on 5 User Ratings
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Summary The Innsmouth Case is a text adventure game inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and the very first text-based adventure to combine horror and comedy in a fit and proper way.
Platforms:
- PC
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Jun 23, 2020
Developer:
- Robot Pumpkin Games
Publisher: Assemble Entertainment
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