Platforms
- PCJun 23, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.354 Players
- Xbox Series X|SJul 22, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4Jul 22, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.268 Players
- Xbox OneJul 22, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchDec 28, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- AndroidJun 23, 2020NAplayscoreNA1 Critics7.864 Players
- iOSJun 23, 2020NAplayscoreNA1 CriticsNA0 Players
12 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
As you can hopefully tell, I very much enjoyed. The Innsmouth Case. It’s easy to pick up and get into, full of interesting and witty writing, plenty of alternate routes and options, and even surprisingly decent in the audio/visual department. Fans of the choose your own adventure style books of old should absolutely be checking this one out.
Jamie Collyer · Sep 05, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full reviewThe game’s bite-sized story paths perfectly match how this is an experience best enjoyed in short bursts. The Innsmouth case’s biggest weakness is perhaps that it’s not very accessible to anyone that doesn’t have at least a cursory knowledge of the Cthulhu mythos.
SebastiaanRaats · Jan 10, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThe Innsmouth Case is a beautifully written, delightfully dark, and truly excellent experience on a rainy day. The writers at RobotPumpkin Games are clearly fans of Lovecraft’s work and they capture the soul of his writing with their own humorous twist. Fans of Lovecraft or Tim Burton will adore the narrative and the visual style of the game, no doubt getting lost in trying to uncover each of the curious endings.
Alexander Thomas · Jul 06, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewThe Innsmouth Case is a game that did an honorable attempt at trying to shake up the cliché nature of Lovecraftian adaptations by offering players a story in modern times with a lot of sarcastic humor. Sadly, it ended up falling flat due to its limited gameplay and the sad fact that its jokes just weren’t funny at all.
Leo Faria · Jun 30, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewI'm glad The Innsmouth Case doesn't just use Lovecraft to blindly celebrate his occult aesthetic, but at the same time the game feels like it stops just short of any biting criticism or satire. That, plus the repetitive nature of the game, can bog down the experience, but there are enough shining moments of comedy here that I enjoyed the experience in Innsmouth, at least the first few times.
Campbell Bird · Jun 30, 2020 Reviewed onRead full reviewThe Innsmouth Case is a charming text adventure that brings the seaside town of Innsmouth into the twenty-first century, but leaves the horror behind. In its place is a humorous hunt for story bits that scratches a much different itch than was originally intended.
Lawrence Le · Jun 23, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewPlay The Innsmouth Case the right way, and you’ve got a couple of hours of delightfully twisted play here. It feels like it’s written by HP Lovecraft’s saucier, less subtle sibling, and playing hunt-the-ending takes you to some memorable and downright disgusting places. It’s got no substance to it of course – the ‘Case’ in the title mostly gets forgotten about – and what you’re left with is a number of punchlines to bawdy jokes, but sometimes that’s just what a night’s gaming needs.
Dave Ozzy · Aug 06, 2021 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewFor a game that all you do is read, this has some great pacing, and a very high replay value, with plenty of different endings to discover. Sure, this is by no means a frightening tale, but its purpose isn't to offer eldritch terror. This is a new thing. It's eldritch comedy at its best.
Athanasios · Apr 05, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewI had an enjoyable time playing The Innsmouth Case on PC several times through, but it's probably better suited to its mobile iteration, as the adventure book format works brilliantly on handheld devices. As a distraction from commutes (or a companion to lengthy visits to the toilet) The Innsmouth Case is a great little tale that will entertain fans of either cosmic or comic horror.
Steve C · Jul 15, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewA promising adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's novella is squandered with illogical solutions, childish humour and too many unsatisfying endings. Completists may enjoy finding all the content, but old school 'choose your own adventure' fans should look elsewhere for their fix of interactive fiction.
Alan Strawbridge · Sep 03, 2021 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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About the game
The Innsmouth Case is a text adventure game inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and the very first text-based adventure to combine horror and comedy in a fit and proper way.