Army of Tentacles: (Not) A Cthulhu Dating Sim

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"Army of Tentacles: A Cthulhu Dating Sim" is a quirky Adventure-RPG that parodies H.P. Lovecraft's works. As an eldritch horror, you must build an army and destroy the town of Innsmouth within a time limit. The 2D art style blends with photography backdrops, changing to reflect your actions and progress. Time management is a crucial aspect of gameplay, adding replayability.

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Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

humor28 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a humorous take on the Cthulhu Mythos, with clever writing and entertaining dialogue.
It includes a unique combat system based on conversation battles, which can be engaging and challenging.
The voice acting is generally well-received, adding to the overall charm of the game.

The game suffers from poor quality visuals and inconsistent art styles, which can be jarring for players.
Many players experienced frustrating bugs and issues, such as quests disappearing and game crashes.
The humor and writing may not resonate with everyone, leading to a perception of the game as trying too hard to be funny.

humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
3%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it clever and enjoyable, particularly praising its self-awareness and pop culture references, while others feel it falls flat or tries too hard to be funny. The comedic style ranges from broad and surreal to sophisticated, appealing to fans of nerd culture and Lovecraftian parodies, though it may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the humor is a defining aspect that can enhance the experience for some players, while leaving others unimpressed.
- “What brought me in was the humorous take on H.P.”
- “The writing and humor is spot on, I enjoyed every bit of it.”
- “The humor ranges from broad to very sophisticated, from generally funny to pop-culture referential and frequently stretches into the surreal.”
- “Don't buy this unfunny, poorly made garbage.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unengaging and the characters unlikable, while others appreciate its quirky humor and creative premise rooted in Lovecraftian lore. The game features branching story paths and relationship-building with various characters, which can influence the outcome and achievements. Overall, it offers a unique blend of visual novel and RPG elements, though some players experienced technical issues that detracted from their enjoyment.
- “It was a fun little story about a person (pick your gender) who happens to be a half-breed of the old gods from Lovecraftian lore that needs to amass an army to destroy Innsmouth.”
- “Overall, I was looking for a fun story with Cthulhu/old gods type mythos in it, and I got it!”
- “The story wasn't enjoyable and I wasn't a fan of the characters.”
- “It's filled with text and clicking... you are able to do quests and fight some monsters by using texts... yes, it's pretty absurd.”
- “Creative story that coasts about the Lovecraft mythos without ever getting too serious.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's graphics feature a quirky, cartoony style that some players find charming despite its inconsistency and amateurish execution, attributed to the involvement of multiple artists. While the visuals may not always make sense and can feel uneven, the overall aesthetic contributes to the game's humor and appeal, particularly in the new game+ DLC. Players who appreciate this unique art direction often find it enhances their enjoyment of the game.
- “Although the artwork in the game is cartoony, they are cute and sometimes funny, especially for the characters in the New Game+ DLC.”
- “The art and characters aren't bad though; you can just tell it's done with multiple artists with different art styles, which strangely works for the type of quirky game this is.”
- “Also, if you can get over the inconsistent art style and photo backgrounds and see the charm in it, then you'll enjoy it.”
- “Visuals that don't make sense.”
- “The fourth-wall-breaking lampshade-hanging 'jokes' and the extremely disparate art styles got to me.”
- “- very randomly uneven and amateurish art style.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay features an intriguing premise with unique mechanics and a compelling story, but is marred by inconsistencies in voice acting and overall polish. While some players find enjoyment in watching others navigate the game, the lack of motivation to engage deeply suggests that the execution may not fully meet its potential. Overall, the writing stands out as the game's strongest element, yet it struggles to elevate the gameplay experience.
- “Interesting premise, both in story and gameplay.”
- “A cleverly surprising bit of game mechanics hiding inside a subversive visual novel.”
- “There were hints of some unfolding plot, some different mechanics, maybe some intrigue and misdirects, but I just wasn't motivated to stick around for any of it.”
- “The writing is easily the best part of the game, but it's pulled down by the heavy inconsistencies of the voice acting, gameplay mechanics, and overall polish.”
- “The game is more enjoyable when watching someone else unfamiliar with the mechanics and overall references play.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is well-received, with users appreciating its quality and integration into gameplay, particularly during conversation-based battles where players can use musical elements creatively. Additionally, a music volume slider allows for customizable audio settings.
- “Music is also good.”
- “There is a music volume slider available.”
- “There's battling that is mostly conversation-based and really revolves around picking the right thing to say, like being able to pick rhyming lyrics against an enemy who likes music, or making a holy man question his faith.”
- “And music.”

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