Call
of Cthulhu -- Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person
horror game that combines intense action and adventure
elements. You will draw upon your skills in exploration,
investigation, and combat while faced with the seemingly
impossible task of battling evil incarnate.
Other than fighting, you have the ability to interact
freely with characters and the gaming environment. To
increase the sense of immersion, there is no interface
or 'HUD' on screen at any time during normal gameplay.
Instead, more intuitive methods are available for you
to assess your condition, ammunition levels, and other
relevant information. The combat within the game is extremely
realistic, with a detailed damage and healing system that
breaks down the healing process into conditions and treatments
- rather than having the typical FPS 'health packs' lying
around everywhere.
The game also allows you to stamp your own style onto
the proceedings via an advanced AI system that can react
to your method of play. Cthulhu enemies can roam freely
around the environment - opening doors and tracking you
down single-handedly or in groups. To stay alive you won't
just be able to outshoot them, you'll need to outthink
them as well.
You will have to keep your mental health in check as you
are exposed to the increasingly shocking images of the
Cthulhu Mythos. You will need to combat enemies using
the environment, powerful and evil artifacts, Alien technology,
or by fighting with weapons that are completely authentic
for the period.
Set during the 1920s, Call of Cthulhu is based on the
Cthulhu Mythos of HP Lovecraft, an American writer of
fantasy and horror. Lovecraft's stories tell of unthinkable
evil, psychic possession, and mythical worlds and his
work has profoundly influenced numerous fantasy and science
fiction writers, including Stephen King and Anne Rice.
The technology powering Call of Cthulhu has provided Headfirst
with the means to present an incredibly detailed and accurate
depiction of the sights and sounds of this unique 1920's
New England setting. A diverse range of cutting edge special
effects is utilized to ensure both unprecedented levels
of realism and an exact portrayal of your mental degredation.
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