There have been quite a few games based in and around the Cthulhu Mythos, but DCOTE is by far the best one there is. It takes its ideas from the original pen and paper RPG game, but don't let that put you off as there's an excellent game under its hood. One thing to remember is that it's a first person ADVENTURE game. So if you're expecting the usual auto-aim mindless blaster, then you might need to look elsewhere. In this game, it takes a while before you even obtain your first decent weapon and if you aim it for too long, it begins to waver. Your character is also somewhat averse to things like heights and horrific imagery, which is captured well in the game's sanity system and camera viewpoint. I've played this game on both PC and console many times, and yes, it does have the odd annoying bug, such as physical damage that's caused from simply jumping from small steps, as well as the odd annoying game mechanic like respawning enemies. But you do forgive it for such things and work around them because the story is so strong and game is really that good. The chase sequence in the hotel is worth buying it alone, because that is pure edge of the seat, pant-filling gameplay. You'll even meet a young J Edgar Hoover, and realise that he's a complete and utter B......! It's one of my all time favourite games. Let it also be one of yours.
I have this game on both PC and PS2 and I still haven't grown tired of firing either of them up from time to time, because it's like re-living a mispent childhood as you battle tan forces in various locations around a house. It's an RTS game that you'll easily get into, with mixed and varied missions to keep you hooked. It won't be long before you're launching your troops into action to turn the enemy into blobs of plastic, which you can then harvest to rebuild your own forces. So, if you're the type that has fond memories of playing with toy soldiers on the living room carpet, or in the imagined jungle of your garden, then this is the game for you!
