Call of Cthulhu: Prisoner of Ice

I’ve played and completed this game a number of times over the years and being a lifelong fan of all things HP Lovecraft I’ve enjoyed the game every time but... it is a flawed gem, especially when compared to its vastly superior predecessor Shadow of the Comet which is a beautifully realised vision of the Cthulhu myth is. The concept is original (horror and Nazis - good combination) and you could argue that the graphics are a step-up on Shadow of the Comet, however I’ll take pixelated characters and a great storyline over rotoscoped 3D renders any day! But I’m possibly being a little too harsh and you’re probably asking why I have given this game 4 stars. Well it’s simple really - the game mechanics are better and it’s easier to manage your character and inventory. The story has a good premise and draws the player into the plot and game. The sound is OK (not amazing). The characters are engaging to a point but they don’t quite gel in the same way as it’s predecessor. Overall if you have played Shadow of the Comet you’re likely to enjoy this game. If you’re a HP Lovecraft fan then you’ll enjoy this game. If you like graphic adventures you’ll like the game (but be warned it can be difficult).

It's a traditional point-and-click adventure game with a unique setting and explicit tie-ins to the Cthulhu mythology. Regular World War 2 soldiers face unstoppable alien horrors and struggle to find a solution. Timing is an important factor in some puzzles, and I remember having to turn to a walkthrough a few times. The game has some rough edges and the production isn't the very best of its era. But it left a favorable impression overall. Without spoiling it, the story takes a lot of unexpected turns and has a satisfying conclusion. GOG's screenshots are spoilerific, so if you like what you see in the first few, don't worry about the rest. I played the original release and can't comment on the quality of this one. Others are reporting serious problems, so check that it's working before you buy.

Unfortunately, whether you have a Mac or a PC, the infamous bug is still there. If you try to play through and not save, the autosave will get you anyway, so there's no way out...On a Mac it's a real pain trying to unpick the DOSBOX stuff from the .app files, so until GOG pull their fingers out, I can't recommend you spend your dosh on this one. Nice intro, though.

This is a great game! The voice-acting's a bit hokey, but it's a great story with good puzzles. It's Cthulhu and nazis: what more do you want!? It's great!

Good game. But just as Kris has stated, the game crashes immediately as soon as you try to save...thus not playable.