Finding Beauty in the Bones: Why Necrophosis: Full Consciousness is a Triumph of Macabre Art

Every now and then, a horror game comes along that doesn’t just try to make you jump out of your skin, but instead tries to crawl right inside it. If you’ve been doom-scrolling through the Xbox store looking for something that feels genuinely distinct, Necrophosis: Full Consciousness is the bizarre, deeply unsettling experience you’ve been waiting for.

It is less of a traditional video game and more of a playable nightmare. And honestly? I mean that as a massive compliment.

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Staring into the Deep: Why Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is the Sci-Fi Horror We Needed

After staring at non-Euclidean geometry and listening to the haunting echoes of a cello, and frankly, I’m not sure if I’m still entirely “sane.” But if that’s the price for playing through NACON and Big Bad Wolf’s latest masterpiece, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, then call me Wilbur Whateley and sign me up.

If you’ve been following the horror scene this year, you know the hype has been real for this one. It’s finally out on Xbox Series X|S, and after emerging from the depths of the Pacific, I’ve got some thoughts.

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