Ben Sheene
Digital ChumpsCall of the Elder Gods Review
Published 11/1/2023
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Series X|S / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 5/12/2026
Call of the Elder Gods
A Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure that sends its cast across remote locations, using environmental investigation and occult mystery as a sequel to Call of the Sea.
- Developer
- Out of the Blue Games
- Publisher
- Kwalee
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Critic avg
77
31 scored reviews
Total coverage
31
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 31 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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31 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 6%
80–8915 reviews · 48%
70–7911 reviews · 35%
Below 703 reviews · 10%
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