With less than a month to go before its launch, NACON and the studio Big Bad Wolf have unveiled a new gameplay trailer for Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, detailing various game mechanics.
Inspired by the universe of H.P. Lovecraft, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a narrative investigation game that takes place in the year 2053. The player takes control of Noah, an agent specializing in occult affairs. Noah is sent to the depths of the Pacific Ocean to investigate the mysterious disappearance of researchers belonging to the Ocean-I company. His research will plunge him into the depths of the immense labyrinthine prison of R’lyeh, an ancient sunken city where Cthulhu is held captive. The player and their AI companion, KEY, will have to solve complex puzzles, make choices that will influence his destiny.
As he progresses through the city’s winding paths, the line between nightmare and reality blurs under the influence of the most powerful of cosmic creatures: Cthulhu. Between loss of sanity, ancient rituals, and cosmic monsters, this quest for truth comes at a price.
Noah must maintain his lucidity while thinking outside the box, solving the puzzles in each chapter. This involves making important choices and leads players to dive ever deeper into the Lovecraftian mythos. All the while, Noah must try to resist the corruption of the mind caused by the influence of Cthulhu.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss to launch on the PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on April 16.