Army of Tentacles: (Not) A Cthulhu Dating Sim

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Army of Tentacles: (Not) A Cthulhu Dating Sim is a single player casual role playing game with horror, fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Stegalosaurus Game Development and was released on February 15, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

At long last, the works of H.P. Lovecraft meet the medium of RPG in a spectacle of light and sound befitting an old western. Only this is set in New England. Meet interesting people! See astounding wonders! Enslave humanity! Go on one date side quest in a game subtitled a dating simulator!- Quirky 2D art with photography backdrops. Like the theme of sanity in all of Lovecraft's works, the art …

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humor28 positive mentions

Humorous and clever parody of the Cthulhu mythos with plenty of pop culture references and fourth-wall breaks.
Unique battle system based on conversation and trivia that offers a light strategy element.
Fully voice acted with some great performances and entertaining dialogue; the game's humor and writing are highlights.

Inconsistent and sometimes amateurish artwork with jarring style differences and lack of character expression.
Voice acting quality is uneven and can be annoying; protagonist is silent which some players found disengaging.
Gameplay can be frustrating due to trial-and-error battles, frequent save/load necessity, bugs, missing features like quest logs, and unintuitive UI elements.

humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a divisive mix of clever, self-aware, and pop-culture-referencing comedy that some find laugh-out-loud funny, while others see it as trying too hard or falling flat. Fans appreciate its quirky, nerd-culture style and voice acting, though it can feel hit-or-miss depending on one's taste in parody and satire. Overall, the humor adds charm and enhances the experience, especially for those who enjoy tongue-in-cheek Lovecraftian and RPG tropes.
- “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.”
- “Also the humor reminds me a lot of the sarcastic, trope ignoring, 4th wall breaking, pop culture referencing, snarky humor you'd find in a game like The Bard's Tale, and I enjoyed that quite a bit actually.”
- “Don't buy this unfunny, poorly made garbage.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story offers an interesting Lovecraftian premise with quirky humor and multiple branching paths that affect endings and achievements, appealing to fans of visual novel/RPG hybrids. However, some players found the narrative and characters unengaging, and technical issues sometimes hindered quest progression. Overall, it’s a creative but divisive tale that may warrant replaying or DLC for new story content.
- “Perry will complete quests for some of these characters and can also start a relationship with one of nine possible characters (Baldur, Cthulhu, Hamlet, Hamlet's Ghost, Hollywood, Keziah, Riley, Thatcher, and V. Raptor) across three semesters.”
- “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.”
- “Fun visual novel/RPG hybrid game with quirky Bard's Tale type humor which you may love or not that suggests multiple plays due to branching story paths.”
- “The story wasn't enjoyable and I wasn't a fan of the characters.”
- “Your quests randomly disappear, and at multiple points in the game, a certain action is impossible because you get an error where you see a bunch of code thrown in your face and have to close the game.”
- “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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a cartoony and quirky style that is uneven and inconsistent, likely due to multiple artists' involvement, resulting in a mix of amateurish and charming visuals. While some find the disparate art styles and photo backgrounds distracting, others appreciate the cute, funny character designs and the overall charm that complements the game's quirky tone. Despite visual flaws, the artwork generally receives a forgiving response when combined with the game's other strengths.
- “Although the artwork in the game is cartoony, it is cute and sometimes funny, especially for the characters in the New Game+ DLC.”
- “The art and characters aren't bad though; you can 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
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The gameplay features an interesting premise with clever mechanics and intriguing story elements, but it is undermined by inconsistent execution and a lack of polish. While the writing stands out as a strong point, the overall gameplay experience struggles to engage directly, often being more enjoyable to observe than to play.
- “Interesting premise, both in story and gameplay.”
- “A cleverly surprising bit of game mechanics hiding inside a subversive visual novel.”
- “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.”
- “There were hints of some unfolding plot, 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 heavy inconsistencies in 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
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The music in the game is well-received, with a dedicated volume slider for customization. It complements the unique battle system that often involves lyrical or thematic choices, enhancing the overall experience.
- “There is a music volume slidebar available.”
- “Music is also good.”
- “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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Army of Tentacles: (Not) A Cthulhu Dating Sim is a casual role playing game with horror, fantasy and comedy themes.

Army of Tentacles: (Not) A Cthulhu Dating Sim is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Army of Tentacles: (Not) A Cthulhu Dating Sim.

Army of Tentacles: (Not) A Cthulhu Dating Sim was released on February 15, 2016.

Army of Tentacles: (Not) A Cthulhu Dating Sim was developed by Stegalosaurus Game Development.

Army of Tentacles: (Not) A Cthulhu Dating Sim has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Army of Tentacles: (Not) A Cthulhu Dating Sim is a single player game.

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