Worshippers of Cthulhu
- October 21, 2024
- Crazy Goat Games
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"Worshippers of Cthulhu" is a city-building game where you lead the Cult of Cthulhu, performing eldritch rituals and deciding the fate of your followers. Your ultimate goal is to awaken Cthulhu, transcending human existence and reshaping the cosmos, while facing numerous challenges along the way. The game blurs the line between sanity and madness, testing your endurance against the horrors you unleash.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game successfully combines city-building mechanics with a Lovecraftian theme, creating a unique and engaging experience.
- The atmosphere and graphics are well-crafted, immersing players in a dark and eerie world that enhances the gameplay.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on improvements, showing a commitment to enhancing the game during its early access phase.
- The game suffers from clunky controls and a lack of quality-of-life features, making management tasks feel tedious and frustrating.
- Some mechanics, such as the summoning of horrors and the specialization of cultists, are poorly balanced and can lead to inefficiencies in gameplay.
- The game currently has limited content and can feel repetitive, with some players expressing a desire for more depth and variety in gameplay.
- gameplay35 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally engaging and well-received, featuring a mix of unique mechanics that enhance the city management experience, particularly through its Lovecraftian themes. While many players appreciate the depth and integration of various systems, some mechanics, like the ascension and specialization features, have drawn criticism for needing rework or refinement. Overall, the game offers a captivating atmosphere and enjoyable mechanics, though it still requires some quality-of-life improvements as it continues through early access.
“As it is, however, it's about 20 hours of gameplay to the main goals of the scenarios, with options to continue play, and is already a worthy buy.”
“Having good fun so far, very surprised by how many tiny minigames it has in it and they all tie in perfectly with the theme and gameplay.”
“It's a blend of genres that works together beautifully, creating an unforgettable gameplay experience.”
“My only critique is that I found the mechanics of controlling the 'horrors' you summoned to be difficult.”
“I understand and appreciate that this is in early access, but that isn't an excuse to neglect gameplay.”
“The developer clearly has passion for their product, but is focusing on everything but the gameplay of their video game.”
- atmosphere21 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating and eerie design, effectively immersing players in a Lovecraftian world filled with dark themes and intricate details. Reviewers highlight the fantastic music, sound effects, and visual aesthetics that enhance the overall experience, making it particularly appealing to fans of horror and eldritch lore. The combination of atmospheric elements contributes significantly to the gameplay, creating a unique and engaging environment for players.
“The eldritch theme is very well made, the atmosphere is eerie, the story is very intriguing, the minigames between the building phases are very entertaining and unique, the island's design is absolutely gorgeous.”
“A relaxing horror-based city builder with amazing atmosphere, human sacrifices, skin carving, cult worship, demon summoning, and combat... not sure what more you could ask for.”
“The atmosphere is well done, from the dreary constant rains to the color choices.”
“The general aesthetic and atmosphere of the game is captivating and feels appropriately Lovecraftian.”
“The atmosphere really adds to the gameplay experience.”
- story20 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is centered around an intriguing eldritch theme, featuring a compelling narrative that engages players through choices and consequences, although it currently offers limited content with only two main stories and one sub-story. The atmosphere is described as eerie and immersive, with missions that provide substantial playtime and a unique blend of city-building mechanics and thematic quests. While the foundation is strong, players express a desire for more content and refinement as the game progresses through early access.
“If the passion the developers have for the thematic elements, story choices, and lore accuracy translates into the final product, the game would be worth its asking price, and much more.”
“The eldritch theme is very well made, the atmosphere is eerie, the story is very intriguing, the 'minigames' between the building phases are very entertaining and unique, the islands design is absolutely gorgeous.”
“Compelling storyline, surprising graphics.”
“The game is in a good place, and while there are only two main stories and one sub-story at the time of this writing.”
“Why do you have this quest system for my cult but then gatekeep progression behind slow replenishing features like my sluggish faith reserves?”
“Although there are currently only three missions available, you’ll be on the edge of your seat throughout.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's graphics effectively capture a Lovecraftian aesthetic, featuring beautiful artwork and dark, mysterious landscapes that enhance the atmosphere. While some users note that the visuals may appear slightly dated, they still contribute to a captivating experience, complemented by strong voice acting and a haunting soundtrack. Overall, the graphics are praised for their ability to immerse players in the game's world, though some areas could benefit from further polish.
“The general aesthetic and atmosphere of the game is captivating and feels appropriately Lovecraftian.”
“The visuals are stunning, with dark, mysterious landscapes that pull you into its world, while the haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the ominous tone of the game.”
“Fantastic atmosphere and pleasant graphics finally do justice to this universe, combined with really great gameplay, similar to Anno but more simplified.”
“The graphics look a little dated, but I'd argue that those are secondary in a game of this particular genre.”
“They captured the darkness and the spirit of the Cthulhu legacy, but I feel the horrors you spawn need a lot more graphics and attention to capture the 'real' Cthulhu vibe.”
“It does have a graphical thing of its own and tries for the Lovecraftian vibe.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create a fantastic and immersive atmosphere, with haunting soundtracks and subtle chants that enhance the dark, mysterious tone. Reviewers note that the soundtrack effectively complements the gameplay, particularly in moments of sacrificial management, contributing to an overall captivating experience.
“The atmosphere is fantastic, the music is fantastic, the subtle grumbling chants of the guttural cultists as I make a sacrifice, wonderful!”
“The visuals are stunning, with dark, mysterious landscapes that pull you into its world, while the haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the ominous tone of the game.”
“Soundtrack is good and mixes really well with the game.”
“The music is dark and foreboding, the graphics are awesome, and the voice acting seems okay to me.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, optimization remains a significant concern for the game, particularly as it is still in early access. While some users noted improvements since the demo, others experienced performance issues, including crashes and difficulties with controller support. There is hope for future updates to enhance optimization further.
“I did not have any major performance problems, aside from a very providential crash at the very end.”
“Hopefully they can make some balancing changes and work on their optimization.”
“Optimization is much improved from the demo.”
“It's still in early access, but the game has extremely poor optimization.”
“Hopefully they can make some balancing changes, and work on their optimization.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the goofy animations and comedic moments, such as the cart ramming into buildings. However, some feel that certain gameplay elements, like specialization, could be better integrated to enhance the comedic experience without breaking immersion. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's early access appeal.
“I find this quite humorous; although my one complaint as of the writing of this review is that the specialization does not make much of a difference. For example, I can have a cultist achieve maximum zeal while farming for oysters, even though he or she would prefer to be carving idols.”
“I'd still like to be able to zoom in more, and there are still some goofy animations. The building cart ramming into buildings while people flail about on it to build something is hilarious but a little immersion-breaking. Overall, it's in a solid place for an early access game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat amusing, but express frustration that specializations do not significantly impact gameplay, as characters can excel in tasks unrelated to their preferred roles.
“I find this quite humorous, although my one complaint as of the writing of this review is that the specialization does not make much of a difference. For example, I can have a cultist achieve maximum zeal while farming for oysters, even though he or she would prefer to be carving idols.”
“The grinding in this game feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the overall experience.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize that the rewards were not worth the time invested.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly when the game is played for extended periods, leading to buggy behavior that often requires a hard restart to resolve.
“The most aggravating issue so far is that the game really does not like to run for more than an hour; some weird buggy behavior occurs that only goes away with a hard restart.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“The game is plagued by constant frame drops and stuttering, which severely affects its overall stability.”
