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Is Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Adventure players who want an investigation centered on Lovecraftian horror
- Fans of supernatural mysteries set in early-20th-century New England
- Players interested in uncovering a village's hidden history through a story-led adventure
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking fast, combat-focused action rather than a mystery-led adventure
- Those who prefer open-ended or highly replayable structures over a fixed supernatural investigation
- Players looking for a contemporary setting instead of a 1910 New England village
Our take on Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet
Rather than treating adventure as a straightforward journey through ordinary locations, the game places astronomical events, village history, and forbidden ritual sites at the center of its mystery. Its 1910 setting and Lovecraftian supernatural premise replace a conventional everyday investigation.
What is Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet?
Play as John T.
Carter, a young astronomer investigating the history of Illsmouth, a quiet New England fishing village in 1910. The town's residents are gripped by fear, while strange events connect the return of Halley's comet with the resurgence of the Great Ancients. The investigation leads through a secluded library, the village's cryptic inhabitants, and a forest ritual site marked by an ornate cross. The story centers on uncovering why townspeople are drawn to the grounds and what awakened the dormant curse. The game combines mystery, supernatural horror, and action, with sound effects supporting its Lovecraftian atmosphere. The purchase includes both CD-ROM and floppy versions.
How Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet plays
- 01Astronomer protagonist
- John T. Carter investigates the village's past while seeking links between the comet and the returning Great Ancients.
- 02Historical setting
- The story takes place in Illsmouth, a small New England fishing port during 1910.
- 03Ritual site mystery
- An ornate cross marks a forest location tied to old rites and the village's supernatural events.
- 04Dual game versions
- The package contains both CD-ROM and floppy editions.
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Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet: platforms & release
Is Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet worth it?
It is worth it if: adventure players who want an investigation centered on Lovecraftian horror. Skip it if: players seeking fast, combat-focused action rather than a mystery-led adventure.
Where can I download Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet on?
Windows only.
