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Chronicle of Innsmouth

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

Should you play it?

Chronicle of Innsmouth is a point'n'click adventure inspired by Lucas' retro classics from the 90s and H.P. Lovecraft's works. Investigate, gather info and solve enigmas to unveil the secrets of the cursed town of Innsmouth, a forsaken place surrounded by horrifying rumors.

What works
  • Strong lovecraftian atmosphere
  • Nostalgic classic point-and-click gameplay
  • Good voice acting and sound design
  • Engaging story faithful to source material
  • Logical puzzles with some humor
Things to keep in mind
  • Frustrating pixel hunting and obtuse puzzles
  • Jarring quick time events and action sequences near the end
  • Short game length
  • Inconsistent tone between humor and horror
  • Some technical bugs and ui issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • A New Beginning - Final Cut

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  • Through the Woods

  • The Last Door - Collector's Edition

  • The Last Door: Season 2 - Collector's Edition

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror

  • Deep Sleep Trilogy

  • Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard
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Chronicle of Innsmouth: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Why this game works

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