Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Isle of the Damned, written by Alex Guillotte and Ian Christiansen, the second entry in the Grindhouse Collection. In-Short: A stripped-down, brutal and gross little cabin survival-horror scenario that gets straight to the point and is easy to run and modify, perfect for a camping session. Spoiler-lite for Players and Keepers: Isle of the Damned is the second…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Children of Chaac, written by Phil Anderson, the ninth entry in Type40’s Seeds of Terror series. In Short: The scenario makes good use of its Chichen Itza setting, allowing for wide-ranging clue gathering in a larger play area and at a more leisurely pace compared to its sibling scenarios, leading up to one of the most memorable finales…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Al-Azif Unearthed: The Unraveling, written by John Crowdis. Note: I was provided with a free review copy. In-Short: An extremely well-produced and fleshed out classic scenario, featuring a fun cast of characters, an action-packed third act, and a wealth of digital extras. Spoiler-lite for Players and Keepers: The Unraveling is the first in an upcoming series written by…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario First Night, written by Alex Guillotte and Ian Christiansen, the sixth scenario in the Grindhouse Collection. In-Short: A freeform scenario with a setting and situation like a mashup of Black Christmas, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Evil Dead, and tools to allow Keepers to be as subtle or bombastic as they desire. Spoiler-lite for Players and Keepers: First…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Stone’s Throw From Atlantis, written by Phil Anderson and Allan Carey, the eighth title in Type40’s Seeds of Terror series. In Short: One of my top 3 Seeds and of the weirder ones, Stone’s Throw From Atlantis is a neat and very focused ‘puzzle’ scenario with a unique setting and one of the most fun ‘ticking-clocks’ across the…
Review of Chaosium’s Call of Cthulhu scenario, The Crack’d and Crook’d Manse, written by Mark Morrison, from the updated 7th edition Mansions of Madness Volume 1. In Short: Top-notch spooky house scenario, perfect for groups of any experience level, being simple enough for new players, but with enough meat and surprises to keep experienced gamers on their toes. Spoiler-lite for Players and Keepers: While quite…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu (but run through Kult: Divinity Lost) scenario Unland, written by Scott Dorward for Stygian Fox’s Fear’s Sharp Little Needles. In Short: A compact but versatile scenario with an excellent atmospheric setting that can be elevated to a true nightmarish classic depending on the player characters. Spoiler-lite for Players and Keepers: The Fear’s Sharp Little Needles scenarios are all extremely…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario The Crimson King, written by Alex Guillotte and Ian Christiansen, the first entry in the Grindhouse Collection. In Short: A short and blunt survival horror scenario that gets straight to the point with a stylish and blood-drenched setting. Spoilers-lite for Players and Keepers: Before running a Grindhouse scenario, it’s best to know what you’re getting into. The first…
Review of the Japanese Call of Cthulhu scenario, Unseasonable Blooming and Minuet (狂い咲きとメヌエット), written by Aka (あか) and Lom (ろむ), the third entry in the Japonism collection of modern-day Japan scenarios put out by the Victims of INT Group (INT の犠牲者卓). In Short: A strong missing-person investigation through modern social media and a deep dive into Heian-era Japanese history. Spoilers-lite for Players and Keepers: While…
Review of the Call of Cthulhu scenario Crushed, written by Phil Anderson, and the 7th entry in Type40’s Seeds of Terror series. In Short: A deceptively large-scale adventure with fun twists on a classic Lovecraftian creature, a Norse myth, and a particular horror genre. Spoiler-lite for Players and Keepers: Crushed is the seventh Seeds of Terror scenario, and the second written by Phil Anderson. It…
