New Call of Cthulhu Gameplay Trailer Promises To Twist Your Mind

Call of Cthuhu

Ahead of its wide release in October for a suitably spoopy Halloween tie-in, Focus Home and Cyanide have today revealed a new gameplay trailer.

The trailer, while short, delves a little deeper into the game’s insanity mechanics, as well as how combat isn’t always the best option. Players have the option to use speech to escape some cosmic threats, as well as stealth to avoid a good battering.

“In Private Investigator Edward Pierce’s quest to unveil the truth, players will need to rely on a variety of upgradeable Skills to escape the clutches of madness and death. The Spot Hidden and Investigation skill paths let players uncover more clues and draw more meaningful conclusions, unlocking more topics to question in dialogues. Convincing the distrustful locals of Darkwater to reveal what they know will require proficiency in Eloquence and Psychology. Pierce’s Strength skill may also come in handy for when brute force is necessary, or to intimidate impressionable people into offering whatever they’re hiding. Expertise in Medicine and Occultism, improved only through discovering unique books and artifacts throughout the investigation, may grant additional insight – but knowledge can be a curse in Call of Cthulhu. The more aware Pierce is made of the horrors that dwell beyond the fabrics of reality, the more he will fall to insanity, impeding his ability to draw logical conclusions.”

I am getting some heavy Outlast meets Vampyr meets Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines vibes from Call of Cthulhu so far, so I will be interested to see how it turns out when it launches for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 30th.

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