A new coop game on Steam sends you on a treasure hunt in a cursed jungle. On your journey, the creatures of the terrible Cthulhu and your own mind stand in your way.
Which game is being referred to? The game in question is The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. The coop adventure is being developed by ACE Team, and Nacon is handling the publishing. There is no clear release date yet, but the coop game is set to be released in 2025 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
You can watch the first trailer for the game here:
Treasure hunt in the jungle cursed by Cthulhu
What kind of game is this? The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is a coop horror game where you embark on a treasure hunt as a group of up to 4 players. Your search leads you deeper into a cursed jungle teeming with terrifying creatures.
The weapons and clothing of the characters are strongly reminiscent of the 15th century. So you will fight your way through the jungle with a musket and crossbow, axe and machete. The inspiration of the developers is evident in the name – H. P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos.
The jungle is not just an ordinary forest, but a dark, oppressive place that distorts your perception of reality. What appears to be a monster at first glance might turn out to be one of your unfortunate companions that you just shot with a musket.
Players celebrate the idea, but there are issues with the presentation
What are the initial reactions? Under the trailer, which was uploaded on the YouTube channel of the developers, the anticipation for the new game from ACE Team is already high.
- xmrmeow writes: “Whoa, a coop Lovecraft shooter? And it’s coming this year? And ACE Team, the pros for crazy alien creatures and worlds, are making it? This is gonna be so damn cool, I know it!”
- jhoneh9691 shares their excitement for the fresh setting: “Cthulhu games have mainly taken place during the Prohibition era. This change is really welcome – I’m hyped!”
There is also criticism, mainly regarding the presentation in the trailer. It has been said that the artificial-sounding conversations in the gameplay segment were unnecessary. The psychological horror aspect from the cinematic does not really come through in the shown gameplay either.
However, the developers have already responded to concerns that the final game may offer too little horror and too much action. The gameplay snippets suggested that the game is more action-packed than it actually is. In the future, they plan to prepare more material that better showcases the gameplay and its unique features.
If you are fans of H. P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos and also have a heart for simulation games, then another game on Steam might be just right for you. In this game, you build your own Cthulhu cult. You can find out more about it here: New simulation game on Steam resembles Anno, but revolves around Cthulhu cult, is 90 percent positive
