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The Terrible Old Man

Experience a bite-sized slice of Lovecraftian horror in this updated version of our cult freeware point and click adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story.

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Cloak and Dagger Games
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Cloak and Dagger Games
Release
October 10, 2019
6 years and 298 days ago
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Very Positive669 reviews89.1%

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About the Game

Three men of loose virtue are enjoying a drink in a local tavern, when they overhear the story of a rich and feeble old man who lives in town. They soon plot to take his treasures...

This is a very short (and free) interactive adaptation of The Terrible Old Man, a short story by H.P. Lovecraft. This adaptation was originally released back in 2015 - it was made in 30 days for the MAGS gamejam.

This Steam re-release features polished graphics, additional content, new music and Steam achievements!

Features:

  • An adaptation of the classic H.P. Lovecraft short story.
  • Traditional point and click adventure interface.
  • Unsettling hand drawn graphics and animation.
  • Fully animated cut scenes.
  • 640 x 360 widescreen resolution.
  • HORROR!
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