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Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the EarthA Lovecraftian first‑person shooter that blends horror, stealth and mind‑bending puzzles.
Kiss: Psycho Circus - The Nightmare Child
Kiss: Psycho Circus - The Nightmare ChildEnter a nightmarish circus of horror and carnage in this PC shooter
Overview
Description

Set in 1922, you play as Jack Walters, a troubled private investigator thrust into the nightmarish town of Innsmouth. The game weaves a dark narrative of cults, ancient sea deities and a descent into madness, all rendered in a gritty first‑person perspective.\nCombining tight gunplay, stealth mechanics and environmental puzzles, the title delivers a tense, atmospheric experience that rewards careful exploration and strategic combat while immersing players in H.P. Lovecraft’s mythos.

Wicked Jester, a band of four musicians, stumble upon a cursed circus after a mysterious invitation, launching them into a nightmarish battle against twisted creatures. Based on Todd McFarlane’s Psycho Circus comics, the game blends horror, sci‑fi, and action in a fast‑paced shooter experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Horror‑action fans and Lovecraft enthusiasts
Fans of horror shooters
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$49.99−17%
release date
2005-10-24
2000-07-14
Specifications
developer
Headfirst Productions
Third Law Interactive
publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Take-Two Interactive, Gathering of Developers
age rating
ESRB M
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
80/100
90/100+13%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep Lovecraftian atmosphere
  • Blend of shooter and stealth gameplay
  • Rich narrative with journal entries
  • Challenging environmental puzzles
  • Rich variety of weapons and power‑ups
  • Engaging horror‑themed storyline
  • Both single‑player and multiplayer options
  • Strong comic‑book aesthetic
Cons
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Occasional clunky controls
  • Limited checkpoint system
  • PC‑only limits platform reach
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be unstable
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