Daily Chthonicle: Editor's Edition

Sorry but this game just isn't for me. I found it quite boring.

A surprisingly fun mix of editing and cooking gameplay graphics are a bit dated but the engaging mechanics make you feel like a real editor and chef in one chaotic package.

Daily Chthonicle: Editor's Edition takes an unconventional approach to supernatural horror by putting the player behind the desk rather than directly in the path of every monster. Developed by Sinister Systems and published by Sometimes You, it combines simulation, role-playing, investigation, and management elements within a gloomy world influenced by Lovecraftian fiction and 1940s noir. You assume control of a supernatural newspaper agency, serving as its boss and editor while attempting to uncover the truth behind increasingly disturbing events. The concept immediately separates the game from conventional horror adventures because information, personnel management, and investigative decisions matter more than direct combat. The town surrounding the newspaper is deliberately portrayed as a place where practically anything could be hiding beneath an ordinary appearance. Ghosts, zombies, monsters, murderous shapeshifters, and other unnatural creatures exist alongside unsuspecting citizens. Some threats can even steal bodies or infiltrate society while pretending to be human. This creates an effective atmosphere of uncertainty because reports that initially appear mundane can devel…

Just not my thing.

Behind one of the most user-unfriendly interfaces I've ever encountered hides a rough gem of a game. I confess that I mostly got it because I liked the basic theme it was dirt-cheap (less than $1 on sale). While I enjoyed the pulp-noir Lovecraft style, at first I had no idea what I was doing and it felt boring. But once I finally got the hang of the UI and how the game works, and moved on to Medium difficulty, the game slowly began to draw me in. Figuring out how to overcome the various and increasingly alien and hideous obstacles the game throws into your reporters' way can be very satisfying. Mind you, there are some caveats apart from the very obtuse UI. At first glance this might look a game focused on deduction and investigation, and while there's some of that, it's really more like a mix of Solitaire and the boardgame Arkham Horror (and therefore also broadly similar to the much more famous World of Horror). The game really revolves around deducing your enemies' weaknesses and preparing accordingly, as well as finding good loot and allies. The procedurally generated cases rarely make for compelling narratives (though using your imagination helps fill in the blanks), so if …

i would love more to this game. its my favorite