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Call of Cthulhu gets a new gameplay trailer; details on skills

by: Eric -
More On: Call of Cthulhu

There are a number of Cthulhu games in development this year (and one could be forgiven for getting them mixed up), but it would be a mistake to let Call of Cthulhu slip under your radar. Developed by Cyanide Studios (Blood Bowl, the Styx franchise), Call of Cthulhu is the official videogame adaptation of Choasium’s classic pen and paper RPG. With that legacy, Cyanide had a deep legacy of lore to draw upon while developing the game.

Players take on the role of P.I. Edward Pierce. Over the course of his investigation, Pierce needs to rely on a variety of upgradeable skills. Shaping Edward to your play style will allow him to progress through the game differently. According to the press release, “the Spot Hidden and Investigation skill paths let players uncover more clues and draw more meaningful conclusions, unlocking more answers 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.”

Call of Cthulhu will release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 30th. Digital and retail pre-orders are available on PC and consoles.