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Is Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Interactive-fiction fans who want choices to alter story outcomes
- Small groups who enjoy cooperation mixed with possible betrayal
- Lovecraftian fiction fans who prefer short sessions with multiple possible endings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than text, events and decisions
- Players wanting open-ended sessions instead of a six-round preparation structure
- Players looking for a game available in languages other than English
Our take on Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness
The six-round format gives each attempt a defined shape, but limits how long a single preparation run can continue. The text-based design also gives up action-heavy interaction in favor of reading and choices.
What is Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness?
Fhtagn!
is a text-based adventure about cultists preparing to summon an Ancient One. Players have 6 rounds, visiting 1 location per round to encounter randomized stories and build the stats needed for ritual items. Choices affect the story, with 113 events, 370 possible outcomes, 24 roles, 56 role feedback stories and 142 character endings. Play alone or with up to 3 friends in local co-op, cooperating or betraying the group. The Dark Young expansion adds items, stories, mechanics, game modes, cults, Ancient Ones and opponents. Players can also create stories with the separate Fhtagn! Content Creator. The game is available only in English.
How Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness plays
- 01Branching story content
- The game contains 113 events, 370 possible story outcomes and 142 character endings.
- 02Solo and co-op play
- A run can be played alone or with up to 3 friends in local co-op.
- 03Community story creation
- The separate Fhtagn! Content Creator lets players write stories without programming.
- 04Six-round ritual
- Players visit 1 location per round while developing the stats needed for the final summoning.
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Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness: platforms & release
Is Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness worth it?
It is worth it if: interactive-fiction fans who want choices to alter story outcomes. Skip it if: players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than text, events and decisions.
Where can I download Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness?
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What platforms is Fhtagn! - Tales of the Creeping Madness on?
Windows only.
