Curse of the Old Gods Web

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Curse of the Old Gods Web is a single player action game. It was developed by Tim Rachor and was released on April 1, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

A mysterious adventure with challenging puzzles follows a suspenseful story of Prophecies, Artifacts and Old Gods.FBI Agent Moreton is called to a murder scene at the Greenich Museum in New York. The grand opening of the new exhibition on African cults is just around the corner as the nightwatchman was brutally mauled with a flashlight. Not everyone is content with a fed walking around and asking …

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story4 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Engaging Lovecraftian atmosphere with a unique retro aesthetic that appeals to fans of old-school point-and-click games.
Offers multiple endings and a variety of puzzles, enhancing replayability and providing a satisfying challenge.
Free to play, making it accessible for players looking for a short, entertaining experience.

Graphics and user interface can be underwhelming and may detract from the overall experience, with some players finding them confusing.
The story is often criticized for being linear, cliché, and lacking depth, which may disappoint those seeking a more intricate narrative.
Some puzzles can be frustratingly difficult, especially for newcomers, and the lack of a hint system may lead to player frustration.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a Lovecraftian detective narrative that, while engaging and well-paced, lacks originality and depth, often feeling linear and cliché. Players appreciate the intriguing elements and character interactions, but many express disappointment over the absence of significant twists or atmospheric development. Overall, the story is entertaining but does not fully capture the essence of Lovecraft's work.
- “A Lovecraftian detective game with a nice story and puzzles, and it's free!”
- “No need for great graphics when there's an interesting story.”
- “I liked the story, I liked the characters; it's not the best rational story you could find, but it's not too cheesy or too far-fetched (within Lovecraft's mythos, of course).”
- “I didn't like it; the story wasn't enough, gameplay was kinda boring, and the scoring system almost forces you to do whatever the designer thought.”
- “I was hoping for a bit more development and surprises in the story.”
- “The story was quite linear and cliché, with few twists or surprises, no development of atmosphere, and no depth or poignancy.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic retro aesthetic, appealing to fans of early gaming styles, though opinions vary widely among players. While some appreciate the unique art style and its homage to cosmic horror and point-and-click adventures, others find the visuals basic and underwhelming, with issues like a laggy inventory and a need for interface improvements. Overall, the graphics are seen as a polarizing aspect, with a mix of admiration for their retro charm and criticism for their execution.
- “Unique aesthetic, made with clear love for the old days of cosmic horror and point-and-clicks.”
- “There is something undeniably appealing about this combination of actual retro graphics--as in, not faux-retro high-resolution pixel art but rather actually resembling early efforts at using digitized photographs in games--and simple adventure gameplay with a midi soundtrack.”
- “The look appeals to my nostalgia both for 80s era games, and the 80s aesthetic in general.”
- “The graphics are very basic, but there is a hotspot indicator to help.”
- “The inventory is laggy as hell when you open it, and the visuals are underwhelming, to say the least.”
- “Had the developer chosen either true EGA (16 colors out of EGA 64 color palette) or 256 color VGA and spent a few extra weeks on touch-ups, dithers, and outlines, the game's visuals could have easily matched the aesthetics of early Dynamix games such as Rise of the Dragon or Heart of China, which took a similar approach of using digitized video as a baseline for in-game art.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as both terrible and addictive, featuring stock tracks that can detract from immersion but still contribute to an entertaining experience. The combination of retro graphics and a simple adventure gameplay style, paired with a MIDI soundtrack, creates a unique charm despite its limitations. Overall, while the music may not be original, it adds to the game's dramatic appeal.
- “There is something undeniably appealing about this combination of actual retro graphics--as in, not faux-retro high-resolution pixel art but rather actually resembling early efforts at using digitized photographs in games--and simple adventure gameplay with a MIDI soundtrack.”
- “There are some stock images and music used which can lessen the immersion, but I was still pretty into what was happening.”
- “Who would have thought that purple/blue deep-fried stock images and stock music make for such a dramatic and entertaining experience.”
- “Music is also both terrible and addictive.”
- “The music is all stock as well.”
- “Some stock music and images can lessen immersion.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated for its simplicity and ability to engage players, particularly when combined with the puzzles. However, some reviewers criticize the linear and clichéd story, noting a lack of depth and emotional resonance that detracts from the overall atmospheric experience.
- “Focus on atmosphere and the puzzles, and you'll be entertained.”
- “It's not very complicated, and it creates a very nice atmosphere with very little.”
- “The story was quite linear and cliché, with few twists or surprises, no development of atmosphere, and no depth or poignancy.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay features a nostalgic blend of retro graphics and simple adventure mechanics, enhanced by a midi soundtrack, which some players find appealing. However, others criticize it for being boring and overly reliant on a scoring system that limits player freedom. A unique mechanic involving time manipulation adds an interesting twist, allowing players to experience premonitions of death and rewind time.
- “There is something undeniably appealing about this combination of actual retro graphics--as in, not faux-retro high-resolution pixel art but rather actually resembling early efforts at using digitized photographs in games--and simple adventure gameplay with a MIDI soundtrack.”
- “There is a mechanic I think is either linked to time or linked to actions you take, which gives you premonitions of death. Then you wake up backwards in time, which is a nice touch.”
- “I didn't like it, the story wasn't enough, gameplay was kinda boring and the scoring system almost forces you to do whatever the designer thought.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game offers high replayability due to multiple endings, encouraging several playthroughs to fully understand the mechanics and story.
- “Each playthrough offers new choices and experiences, making you want to dive back in.”
- “The game encourages multiple runs with its branching storylines and varied character interactions.”
- “You have to play it a few times to realize what to do, but the replayability is high with different endings.”
- “Once you've seen all the content, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, lacking new experiences on subsequent runs.”