There are just a few games I'm not able to finish but this is one of them. Everything from the controls to the puzzles to numerous cheap deaths, Shadow of the comet is just a mess. I fought my way through the infamous catacombs but decided to just quit because I was not having any fun with the game. The puzzles are absolutely the worst part of the game and most of the time make little to no sense. Add in some timed puzzles and mazes and you got yourself an extremely frustrating adventure game with awful controls which only merit is a decent story and setting. Even though I paid next to nothing for it on sale, SotC has not aged well and I just can't recommend it even to the most die-hard Lovecraft fans.
One of the best adventure games I've played. If you enjoy story-driven, atmospheric horror adventures this one is a must. Just keep in mind that even though you can play this game for free, the short extra stories and the soundtrack definitely justify buying it if supporting the creators ain't enough for you.
I don't think many games do classic lovecraftian adventure as well as Conarium and the game nails it with it's atmosphere, story and locations. It's a simple game which you can complete under four or five hours even if you manage to find all the secrets and hidden trophies as the puzzles aren't much of a challenge. As much as I loved the game, I wouldn't recommend buying it for the full price as it's such a short experience.
Really unique narrative experience with an eerie, yet relaxing atmosphere. One star off for some techical issues.
