I really enjoyed Dagon. As an adaptation of short story it captured atmopsphere of cosmic horror and feeling of all-encompassing loneliness amidst the boundlessness of the ocean. The narration stands at a high level, it put us in the right mood while the protagonist himself has a voice that - what's very important - does not tire, but with emotion tells the story that is happening right before his and (at the same time) our eyes. In terms of gameplay it's more of an interactive story game, giving more space to its storytelling capabilities rather than player's inventivness. While troubling and limiting, I think it helps the reception of the story - we feel more as an helpless observer, doomed for apathy - inable to do anything in the face of the horros he sees. It's a game of certain type. If you're looking for "fireworks" and masses of action, you're unlikely to find anything here However, if you are if you are looking for an immersive, atmospheric storyline and disturbing sights straight out of nightmares or surrealistic paintings, this game is for you ... and for Lovecraft fans ? Quite a treat
