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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.
The Dark Stone of Mebara
The Dark Stone of Mebara1924 Massachusetts horror mystery with detectives and unspeakable horrors
Overview
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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.

Set in 1924 Massachusetts, you play as Arthur Pendleton, owner of the Pendleton Detective Agency, alongside Detective Aloysius Monroe and Professor Webley. The trio investigates an eerie black rock with strange properties, uncovering cosmic origins and battling madness, cultists, and eldritch threats. The game blends investigative storytelling with survival horror, offering a tense atmosphere and challenging puzzles. Players must manage sanity, gather clues, and confront terrifying entities as they unravel the dark secrets of the stone.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Horror
Best for
Horror‑action fans and Lovecraft enthusiasts
Fans of narrative horror and detective mysteries
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
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release date
2005-10-24
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Specifications
developer
Headfirst Productions
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publisher
Bethesda Softworks
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age rating
ESRB M
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multiplayer
Single player
Single-player only
critic score
80/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep Lovecraftian atmosphere
  • Blend of shooter and stealth gameplay
  • Rich narrative with journal entries
  • Challenging environmental puzzles
  • Deep, atmospheric storytelling
  • Engaging investigative mechanics
  • Strong horror ambiance
  • Unique period setting
Cons
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Occasional clunky controls
  • Limited checkpoint system
  • Limited replayability after story completion
  • Challenging difficulty may deter casual players
  • Single-player only
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