Army of Tentacles: (Not) A Cthulhu Dating Sim
- February 15, 2016
- Stegalosaurus Game Development
Get on Steam"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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- The game features a humorous take on Cthulhu Mythos with clever writing and entertaining dialogue, making it enjoyable for fans of quirky humor.
- It has a unique combat system that involves word battles and trivia, providing a fun and engaging gameplay experience.
- The voice acting is well done, adding to the overall charm of the game and enhancing the comedic elements.
- The art style is inconsistent and can be jarring, as it features multiple artistic renditions that may not blend well together.
- Some players found the voice acting to be amateurish and distracting, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game has frustrating mechanics, such as a lack of clear inventory management and save/load options, which can lead to repeated failures in battles.
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of clever writing and pop culture references, appealing to fans of nerd culture and the Cthulhu mythos, though it may not resonate with everyone. Players appreciate the blend of broad and sophisticated humor, with some finding it laugh-out-loud funny, while others feel it can be overly self-indulgent. Overall, the humor is described as quirky and reminiscent of classic titles like The Bard's Tale, making it a hit for those who enjoy a snarky, fourth-wall-breaking style.
“Humorous game based on the Cthulhu mythos.”
“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.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story features an engaging premise centered around a customizable protagonist who is a half-breed of Lovecraftian gods, tasked with amassing an army to confront Innsmouth. Players appreciate the quirky humor and branching narrative paths, which encourage multiple playthroughs, while the overall tone remains light-hearted despite its mythos roots. The creative integration of Lovecraftian elements adds depth and intrigue to the gameplay experience.
“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 has a lot of possibilities, and that caught my attention.”
“Creative story that coasts about the Lovecraft mythos without ever getting too serious.”
“Fun visual novel/RPG hybrid game with quirky bard's tale type humor which you may love or not, suggesting multiple plays due to branching story paths.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a mix of disparate and inconsistent art styles, which some players find amateurish, while others appreciate the quirky charm it brings to the overall experience. Despite the unevenness, the varied artistic approaches contribute to the game's unique character.
“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.”
“If you can get over the inconsistent art style and photo backgrounds and see the charm in it, then you'll enjoy it.”
“The fourth-wall-breaking lampshade-hanging 'jokes' and the extremely disparate art styles got to me.”
“Very randomly uneven and amateurish art style.”
“Also, if you can get over the inconsistent art style and photo backgrounds and see the charm in it, then you'll enjoy it.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an intriguing premise with unfolding plot elements and varied mechanics, but many players find it lacks motivation to engage deeply. Observing others unfamiliar with the game can enhance enjoyment, suggesting that the experience may be more entertaining in a shared context rather than solo play.
“The game features an interesting premise, both in story and gameplay.”
“The gameplay is more enjoyable when watching someone else unfamiliar with the mechanics and overall references play.”
“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 game is more enjoyable when watching someone else unfamiliar with the mechanics and overall references play.”
