Cthulhu Saves Christmas

Cthulhu Saves Christmas

Zeboyd Games · 2019

Witty meta-comedy parodies both holiday cheer and Lovecraftian cosmic horror tropes.

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The WhatsNext verdict

For Fans of retro turn-based RPGs who enjoy comedic satire, tight pacing, and lighthearted holiday parodies.: Fast-paced, synergistic turn-based combat pairs with snappy parody writing and festive chiptunes to deliver a breezy, punchy comedy adventure. Tradeoff: The brief total runtime, linear dungeon structure, and singular comedic tone offer little deep exploration or dramatic narrative nuance.

What it does best

  • Witty meta-comedy parodies both holiday cheer and Lovecraftian cosmic horror tropes.

  • Masterfully combines festive Christmas warmth with satirical cosmic horror elements.

  • Engaging turn-based battles require balancing insanity risk-reward and recharge turns.

What might put you off

  • Extremely brief runtime

  • Randomized skill drafts

The setup

What you are walking into

Eldritch horror saves Christmas for fun & profit in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.

Where it lives

Google StadiaPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5Nintendo Switch

Genre

Role-playing (RPG)Turn-based strategy (TBS)Indie

Vibe

Fantasy
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