- September 30, 2016
- Sinister Systems
Daily Chthonicle
Daily Chthonicle: Editor's Edition is a game with a good idea and a lot of heart poured into it, but is crippled by substandard at best mechanics.
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About
In Daily Chthonicle, become the boss of a Supernatural Newspaper Agency and send your team of investigators to uncover eerie mysteries in a dark, Lovecraft-inspired world. Each case is a new, procedurally generated adventure, where your team will face off against ghosts, zombies, and other monstrosities. Solve mysteries, uncover the truth, and publish the stories that make your newspaper the most sensational in town.
- The game features a unique and intriguing concept of running a supernatural newspaper agency, blending elements of horror and investigative gameplay.
- The gameplay is complex and engaging, with a variety of mechanics that keep players involved in managing reporters and solving procedurally generated cases.
- The retro graphics and noir atmosphere contribute to a charming aesthetic that appeals to fans of Lovecraftian themes.
- The user interface is clunky and confusing, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand the mechanics of the game.
- The procedural generation of cases often leads to incoherent and nonsensical storylines, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
- The tutorial is inadequate, leaving players to figure out the gameplay mechanics on their own, which can be frustrating and off-putting.
story
57 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story is largely criticized for its lack of coherence and depth, relying heavily on randomized events that often fail to engage players. While some players appreciate the potential of the setting and the unique concept of procedural storytelling, many find the execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in fragmented narratives that detract from immersion. Overall, the game is seen as more focused on management mechanics than delivering a compelling story.
“Daily Chthonicle is an indie investigation management/RPG game by Sinister System, focusing on detective story narrative with a touch of horror literature.”
“Each case is a short story involving murder, the supernatural, cults, etc.”
“When you manage to tie up a collection of cases centering on the same event to reveal the whole story, you win the game.”
“Where this game falls flat is mainly the storytelling.”
“Unfortunately, this game severely lacks a quality storyline of any kind.”
“There's really no consistent story.”