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Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet (1993)

Infogrames Europe

DOS · Linux · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PC-9800 Series

2.97 from 30 ratings

167 members have it in their collection · 2 playing now · 89 backlogged · 27 wish listed

How long? Main story 5h · 100% 5h (from 2 logged playthroughs)

You'll take on the role of John T. Parker, a brilliant young astronomer, piecing together the puzzling history of the village and its cryptic inhabitants. Incredibly realistic action and supernatural chaos intertwine to draw players deep into the puzzling mysteries within the Shadow of the Comet.

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Details

Developers: Infogrames Europe
Publishers: Atari, Inc., Electronic Arts Victor, Imotion, Infogrames
Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle
Themes: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Series: Call of Cthulhu
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Release dates

Mar 25, 1993 (Full Release) (Europe) DOS
1994 (Full Release) (North_America) DOS
Mar 03, 1995 (Full Release) (Japan) PC-9800 Series
Jul 21, 2015 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)

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Status WerqKween Jan 31, 2025

Alpha Beta Gamer has been covering some of these old horror PnC games of the past. This one's on Steam now and I want to play it.

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