14 DAY TRIAL // 2K Games and Bethesda Softworks announced today that "Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth", a survival horror game for Xbox, has shipped to retail stores in North America - just in time for Halloween. The game will be shipping to European retail stores on October 28.
"Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth" is a first-person horror game that allows dynamic gameplay with a unique mix of investigation, puzzle solving, exploration and combat, as gamers are faced with the seemingly impossible task of battling evil incarnate. Experience an incredibly immersive gaming environment with no interface or 'HUD' on screen at any time during normal gameplay, realistic combat and an advanced AI system.
Set during the 1920s, "Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth" is based on the Cthulhu Mythos inspired by the writing of H.P. Lovecraft, an American fantasy and horror writer. Lovecraft, whose work has profoundly influenced numerous fantasy and science fiction writers including Stephen King and Anne Rice, tells stories of unthinkable evil, psychic possession and mythical worlds. "Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth" is developed by Headfirst Productions and produced in conjunction with Chaosium, the publishers of the classic Call of Cthulhu pen and paper RPG.
Headfirst Productions' powerful technology enables "Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth" to be presented as an incredibly detailed and accurate depiction of the sights and sounds of this unique 1920's New England setting inspired by the Cthulhu Mythos. A diverse range of cutting-edge special effects is utilized to ensure both unprecedented levels of realism and a thorough portrayal of the character's mental degradation.