Posted September 23, 2014
IAmSinistar: Hmm, a little sorry I didn't pick up a gifty copy of Eldritch when it was on sale. Just played the first world of it, and it's better than it looks. The graphics may be cartoony and almost silly for a Mythos game, but the gameplay is quite good. Procedural multi-floor dungeons that are just small enough to be manageable but also large enough to reward exploring. And there is some real tension, especially when an indestructible Shoggoth is loose.
The second world seems a lot harder, but more application of stealth should help. And there are some clever enemies in there, including an accursed statue which offers a menace familiar to Doctor Who fans.
There is permadeath, except that any worlds you unlock stay unlocked. And you can also squirrel away money for your next play, for shopping your equipment back up to snuff. Oh, and areas of the dungeon are destructible when you find dynamite, so that adds further strategy, on top of sneaking and using elder powers you gain at shrines.
Glad you like it. I meant to recommend it yesterday, already but forget to do it. The second world seems a lot harder, but more application of stealth should help. And there are some clever enemies in there, including an accursed statue which offers a menace familiar to Doctor Who fans.
There is permadeath, except that any worlds you unlock stay unlocked. And you can also squirrel away money for your next play, for shopping your equipment back up to snuff. Oh, and areas of the dungeon are destructible when you find dynamite, so that adds further strategy, on top of sneaking and using elder powers you gain at shrines.
so +1 for your spot on mini review.
PS: and yes don`t get fooled by the graphics, this gameplay is severe and a ton of fun.
Post edited September 23, 2014 by dyscode