Genre: Adventure
Release Date: April 26, 2006 (US)
Release Date: April 26, 2006 (US)
Release Date: April 26, 2006 (US)
M for Mature: Strong Language, Use of Drugs, Use of Tobacco and Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

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Genre: Adventure
Release Date: April 26, 2006 (US)
Release Date: April 26, 2006 (US)
Release Date: April 26, 2006 (US)
M for Mature: Strong Language, Use of Drugs, Use of Tobacco and Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
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Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

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This disturbing slice of Lovecraft's America is well worth the time to visit, even with a few missteps. Read Review

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that allows for dynamic gameplay with a unique mix of investigation, puzzle solving, exploration and combat as gamers are faced with the seemingly impossible task of battling evil incarnate. Set during the 1920s, Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is based on the Cthulhu Mythos inspired by the writing of H.P. Lovecraft, American fantasy and horror writer.


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Call of Cthulhu : Dark Corners of the Earth

PC Reviews | Jun 2, 2006

This disturbing slice of Lovecraft's America is well worth the time to visit, even with a few missteps. Read More »

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

PC Previews | May 23, 2005

The game has dazzled for three E3 shows, but after long, long delays, it looks like the game might actually ship. Read More »

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

PC Previews | Mar 3, 2005

Strange thing are afoot in Headfirst's Lovecraft-based horror adventure. Read More »

Call of Cthulhu Gets Pushed Back

PC News | Sep 2, 2004

Bethesda Delays Its Action/Horror Title Call of Cthulhu To 2005. Read More »

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

PC Previews | May 13, 2004

Like the hideous monsters that populate H.P. Lovecraft's dark universe, Call of Cthulu: Dark Corners of the Earth snuck up on us at last year's E3. We hadn't heard anything about the title at the time and came away impressed with what was looking like an amazingly original first-person shooter. A year later, we had another appointment with Bethesda and Headfirst Productions to take a look at the title, and while it wouldn't be a surprise to match the first, it was nonetheless pleasant to see how far the game had come and how close the game is to fulfilling its potential as an incredibly fun, exciting title. Read More »

Editions

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth (PC)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: April 26, 2006
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

ESRB M for Mature Strong Language, Use of Drugs, Use of Tobacco and Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth (PC)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: Released
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth (PC)

Release Region: Japan
Release Date: Unreleased
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Also available on: Xbox

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Features

    Diverse array of levels from quaint towns to alien locations, including Deep One City; dynamic Sanity system resulting in hallucinations, panic attacks, vertigo, paranoia, and more; incredibly detailed real-time graphics with atmospheric lighting and dynamic shadows; intelligent gameplay involving puzzle solving as well as combat and exploration; 1920s weaponry and vehicles as well as evil artifacts and alien technology; lovecraft's famous monsters and locations.