Elder Chaos

29%
Game Brain Score Based on 19 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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In "Elder Chaos" , you are an Old One, awakened after billions of years of sleep by part of your mind. Build facilities, summon servants, and combat investigators to collect power and break the seal to reign over the world. With various facilities, distinct monsters, and 6 deities at your disposal, navigate random events, explore multiple stages, and unlock a gallery of in-game elements. The game offers numerous ways to win and an evaluation system for star collection. Your ultimate goal is to find balance and hide from dangers while growing in power.

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29%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features interesting mechanics and a unique premise where players can control Eldritch Horrors, providing a fresh take on strategy gameplay.
  • The illustrations of characters and monsters are well-done, contributing to an inviting game board design.
  • There is potential for strategic depth as players learn to navigate the game's mechanics and develop different combinations of skills.
  • The tutorial is poorly designed and fails to adequately explain the game mechanics, leaving players confused and frustrated.
  • The user interface is cluttered and uninformative, making it difficult to navigate and understand gameplay elements.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and graphical issues, detracting from the overall experience and making it feel unpolished.
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for its lack of clarity and poor user interface, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics until they progress significantly in the game. While there is a basic introduction, many find the overall experience dull and unengaging.

    • “I think this game poorly explains itself; the depicted versions of Lovecraft's monsters are very dull, and the gameplay itself is not comprehensible.”
    • “Terrible UI, weak gameplay.”
    • “There is an okay introduction to the game and the game mechanics, but don't expect to understand the game before you have made it to stage 2 on the world map.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics have been widely criticized for being poor, with reports of graphical glitches and overall low quality. Additionally, some users noted issues with the game's English localization.

    • “The graphics are awful and the English translation is poor.”
    • “There are numerous graphical glitches throughout the game.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is described as acceptable and somewhat unusual, managing to complement the gameplay without being distracting. However, it is noted that the overall audio experience feels unrefined, reflecting the game's early access status and lack of polish compared to industry standards.

    • “The music is okay and oddly strange without taking the focus away from the game.”
    • “However, this game is still in its early stage (as you can see it is still in early access)— its art, music, UI, and tutorial are unpolished and hardly meet the industry standard.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game's story is loosely inspired by Cthulhu mythology, but many users feel it lacks depth and substance, resulting in a narrative that is not particularly engaging.

    • “This is a game that uses names from Cthulhu in its story.”
    • “Not much of a story.”
    • “This is a game that uses names from Cthulhu, but the narrative feels underdeveloped.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users have reported issues with stability, particularly highlighting the presence of graphical glitches that detract from the overall gaming experience.

    • “The game is plagued by graphical glitches that disrupt the overall experience.”
    • “I encountered numerous graphical glitches that made it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
    • “The stability issues are highlighted by persistent graphical glitches throughout the game.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game is widely regarded as funny, with players appreciating its humor throughout the experience.

    • “This game had me laughing out loud with its clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
    • “The humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates absurd situations that keep the gameplay light-hearted and fun.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users generally express a lack of replayability in the game, indicating that once completed, there is little incentive or variation to encourage them to play through it again. This sentiment suggests that the game may not offer enough content or differing experiences to warrant multiple playthroughs.

    • “The game suffers from a lack of replayability, making it feel more like a one-time experience.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to go back and play it again.”
    • “The limited choices and predictable outcomes significantly diminish the replay value.”
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