Jeremy Parish

Virtual Boy Works #17: Innsmouth no Yakata (Patreon)

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2019-05-22 17:00:03

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2024-04

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I was curious about this one going into the Virtual Boy Works project, and I have to say I'm thrilled that it did not disappoint. It's a strange game in a lot of ways, but also feels like something that plied the cutting edge at the time of its original release. Pity this didn't make it to the U.S.—it might have developed a cult following.

Which, you know. Lovecraft.

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Innsmouth no Yakata retrospective: Chthonic adventure | Virtual Boy Works #17

Venture into the ineffable madness of on of Virtual Boy's most unique creations: A fast-paced first-person shooter based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft. This is one of those games whose existence seems completely inexplicable—but it's nevertheless quite welcome. Innsmouth no Yakata (sometimes transcribed as Insmouse no Yakata) is a relentless, challenging shooter that creates an impressive sense of anxiety—which means it's a pity it never made its way outside of Japan.