Pros: Faithful to Lovecraft stories; realistic game play; spooky music and sound effects; dark, foreboding graphics

Cons: Lacks southpaw setting; some saved game glitches

The Bottom Line: Faithful adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft stories in a first person shooter (or, more correctly, "thinker").

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Pros: Great atmosphere, solid game mechanics

Cons: You will die--a lot.

The Bottom Line: Owning this is a no-brainer for Lovecraft fans. Newcomers will find much to like as well.

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Pros: Beneath all the rough edges, this is a decent game.

Cons: Graphics are ugly as sh*t!, Insanity effect makes you sick, difficult, unresponsive controls.

The Bottom Line: H.P. may be calling but we all ain't talking back. In fact, we might have a very bad migraine to even respond.

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Pros: True to Lovecraft. Great atmosphere and plot.

Cons: Difficulty level. Lack of in game direction.

The Bottom Line: Solidly represents Lovecraft's vision, but is marred by overly tough difficulty level. Rent before you buy.

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Pros: Faithful to source material.

Cons: Plodding plot.

The Bottom Line: Ahhh....at play in the mountains of madness. Get me a room in Arkham Asylum, to spend out my days in crazed bliss. And keep this damned game away.

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