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Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness is a single player and multiplayer action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Design Imps and was released on May 22, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness" is a Lovecraftian-themed narrative game where players uncover stories of insanity and terror. Through investigating strange occurrences and solving puzzles, players delve deeper into a world of eldritch horrors and cosmic madness. With multiple branching narratives, players must navigate their own path to survival or face the consequences of their curiosity.

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Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

humor52 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a humorous and satirical take on Lovecraftian themes, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
It features a variety of randomized events and outcomes, ensuring high replayability and fun, especially in multiplayer settings.
The art style and writing are praised for their charm and wit, contributing to an engaging and entertaining experience.

The gameplay can feel shallow and lacks depth, with some players finding it repetitive and lacking in complexity.
The tutorial and initial learning curve can be overwhelming, making it difficult for new players to grasp the mechanics quickly.
Some players noted issues with unclear event descriptions and a lack of visual artwork for events, leading to a bland reading experience.

humor
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a mix of dark, quirky, and self-aware references, particularly appealing to fans of Lovecraftian lore, though opinions vary on its effectiveness. While some players found it genuinely funny and enjoyed the witty writing, others criticized it for relying on groan-worthy jokes and repetitive gags. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate a blend of horror and humor, especially in a co-op setting.
- “The game pokes fun at everything Lovecraft, and if you know your lore a little bit, the events may be even more hilarious.”
- “Amazing art style/aesthetic, and even better writing; my friends and I were dying laughing at some moments here.”
- “For as fun as the game mechanics are, they’re a body structure whereas you uncover the real soul within the game's rich writing, witty references, and wonderful sense of humor.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The gameplay is characterized by a simple and accessible loop that involves visiting locations and making choices, making it ideal for party settings. While it offers fast-paced rounds and easy-to-remember mechanics, some elements, like the ceremony placement, can be overly complicated. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but relatively shallow, serving as a framework for the game's rich writing and humor, reminiscent of "The Yawhg" with a Lovecraftian twist.
- “The gameplay is pretty easy to pick up; you just visit a location and make some choices.”
- “It's got the perfect blend of fast-paced rounds that are ideal for party play sessions, and easy to remember pick-up-and-play rules and mechanics.”
- “Great artwork, fun gameplay (almost board game-esque), replayability, good modding documentation, and devs who care - I have no complaints at all and highly recommend this.”
- “The final mechanic, taking places for the ceremony, is needlessly complicated and hard to understand.”
- “It's mildly chuckle-worthy sometimes, when it's not resorting to fart jokes, but it wears thin quickly; much like the gameplay itself.”
- “Really nice Lovecraftian 'boardesque' game, even with a relatively shallow gameplay.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a cartoony art style that complements the game's comedic and satirical take on Lovecraftian themes, with many praising the overall aesthetic and artwork. However, some players noted a lack of event artwork, which can make certain aspects feel bland. Overall, the visuals are well-received, contributing to the game's dark humor and engaging gameplay.
- “Amazing art style/aesthetic, and even better writing, my friends and I were dying laughing at some moments here.”
- “A great game with dark humor and eerie art style.”
- “The artwork is great, and the dialogues are not only flawless in terms of having no typos or bad grammar, but are also very witty and fun.”
- “There's no artwork for events, so it's a bland read sometimes.”
- “For a game about the mythos, they missed a trick not being able to gather artifacts that had artwork.”
- “You might be able to tell from the cartoony art style that this is a comedic, satirical take on Lovecraft.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
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The game's story is enhanced by a robust modding community, offering players unique narrative experiences and the ability to create their own storylines, making it particularly enjoyable in co-op settings. While some find the core narrative shallow and lacking depth, it appeals to those who appreciate character-building and narrative-driven gameplay, especially when played with friends. Comparisons to similar games highlight its storytelling mechanics, though opinions vary on its overall intrigue.
- “At the end of the rounds, you select your role and get a nice detailed story for how that whole apocalypse thing pans out for you.”
- “If you somehow do manage to see it all, the open support of the modding community means a nigh-endless access to unique story events as long as people are crafting their own.”
- “Once you're confident in the story structure of the game, writing your own for the benefit and enjoyment of (or, perchance, doomed detriment of?) your friends is a no brainer!”
- “It's difficult to describe this game without talking about The Yawhg (the two games are near identical mechanically, though this is definitely not a bad thing), as the talking points are mostly a compare and contrast of how the two games approach quality of life issues of play and, more minorly, how they approach storytelling.”
- “But if you're someone who's into narrative games where you build up your character, this is indeed for you and your friend, although it's better playing with friends. Most enjoyable, you can also play alone instead to gain tokens throughout the game to unlock hints of the story and how to win.”
- “Once you're confident in the story structure of the game, writing your own for the benefit and enjoyment of (or, perchance, doomed detriment to?) your friends is a no-brainer!”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
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The music in the game is characterized by a repetitive upbeat jazz track that some players find enjoyable for a party atmosphere, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic and short. Many users suggest muting the default music in favor of personal playlists, as the limited variety can become tiresome. Overall, while the music is not deemed annoying, it lacks depth and may not suit the game's themes effectively.
- “Good music, fun party game.”
- “Perhaps with some tweaking, the game would become much better to play (mainly stop the background song loop, make the text bigger, make the icons easier to understand, and polish up some dialog).”
- “The incessant music is just begging to be muted and replaced with your own cult-inspired playlist.”
- “The music is a horribly short loop of one repetitive upbeat jazz track, with one other song that plays only during the weirder, more obscure events.”
- “Perhaps with some tweaking the game would become much better to play (mainly stop the background song loop, make the text bigger, make the icons easier to understand, and polish up some dialog).”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through a variety of player choices and randomized events, further enhanced by both official and community mods. While some users note limited replayability without mods, many appreciate the game's fun, board game-like mechanics and recommend it for those seeking short games with high replay value. Overall, the combination of engaging gameplay and strong modding support contributes to a positive replayability experience.
- “A wide variety of player choices and randomized events ensures replayability, which has been increased still further by the addition of both official and community mods.”
- “Great artwork, fun gameplay (almost board game-esque), replayability, good modding documentation, and devs who care - I have no complaints at all and highly recommend this.”
- “No replayability outside of whatever mods are available for the game.”
- “If you like short games with replay value, buy this game.”
- “There is a lot of replayability and the price is right for what it is.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its use of Lovecraftian mythos, allowing players to engage in chaotic and morally ambiguous actions that contribute to a sense of dark, unsettling fun. This blend of chaos and evil deeds creates a compelling and immersive environment.
- “The game excels in utilizing the Lovecraft mythos, allowing players to unleash chaos. The events often involve doing evil or bad things, which enhances the overall atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is enriched by the chaotic and dark themes drawn from Lovecraft's works, creating a unique experience for players.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been a concern for some users, with reports of bugs causing frequent freezes. However, the lead developer is noted for their proactive and personal approach to troubleshooting these issues, which has been appreciated by players.
- “Their amicable lead developer quickly and personally handled troubleshooting when I encountered a bug that consistently caused my game to freeze up.”

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Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness is a action game with horror theme.

Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Windows and Tablet.

Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness was released on May 22, 2018.

Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness was developed by Design Imps.

Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its music.

Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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