The Innsmouth Case
- June 23, 2020
- RobotPumpkin Games
- 5h median play time
+ great overall visual presentation + substantial lore and verticality with almost 30 possible endings + not too text-heavy in between chapters and choices - linear story feels rather short - screen real estate does not feel properly utilized (Reviewed on Nintendo Switch. Also available on Mac, Windows, IOS, Android)
Get on SteamIn The Innsmouth Case, you are a detective investigating strange happenings in the town of Innsmouth. Uncover hidden secrets, delve into a Lovecraftian world, and make choices that impact the story's outcome in this compelling first-person adventure game. Interrogate suspects, explore eerie locations, and solve puzzles to crack the case. Your sanity and survival are at stake as you face the horrors lurking beneath the surface of this seemingly quiet town.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- funny67 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
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- story63 mentions
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- graphics19 mentions
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- gameplay6 mentions
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- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
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- grinding4 mentions
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- emotional4 mentions
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Critic Reviews
The Innsmouth Case
+ great overall visual presentation + substantial lore and verticality with almost 30 possible endings + not too text-heavy in between chapters and choices - linear story feels rather short - screen real estate does not feel properly utilized (Reviewed on Nintendo Switch. Also available on Mac, Windows, IOS, Android)
60%The Innsmouth Case Review
Combining horror narratives with comedy isn't exactly the easiest of tasks, yet The Innsmouth Case manages to successfully mix the extremely terrifying world of Lovecraft, with a pleasantly silly sense of humour. For a game that all you do is read, this has some great pacing, and a very high replay value, with plenty of different endings to discover. Sure, this is by no means a frightening tale, but its purpose isn't to offer eldritch terror. This is a new thing. It's eldritch comedy at its best.
80%The Innsmouth Case Review - Carry On Lovecraft
A promising adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's novella is squandered with illogical solutions, childish humour and too many unsatisfying endings. Completists may enjoy finding all the content, but old school 'choose your own adventure' fans should look elsewhere for their fix of interactive fiction.
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