The Terrible Old Man
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Released Oct 10, 2019by Cloak and Dagger GamesVery Positive(89% of 669 Steam reviews)
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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About The Terrible Old Man
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!
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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Very Positive (89%)
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IGRS 18DEJUS 12STEAM_GERMANY 16
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The Terrible Old Man player count & reviews
89% positive reviews all-time · 1 peak players in the last 30 days.
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System requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel or AMD CPU
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX compatible card
- Storage: 375 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: Video: DirectX & Directdraw Supported
Recommended
Recommended:
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: 1 GHz+
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX compatible card
- Storage: 375 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
