Cthulhu Saves the World

Released Jul 2011

The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!

91% positive · 3,480 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Evaluation

Cthulhu Saves the World launched on July 13, 2011 as a complete, self-contained RPG. The store description describes a finished product with a defined playtime (6-10 hours) and several unlockable bonus modes — including "Cthulhu's Angels," a remix mode with new characters, dialogue, and bosses — all included in the base game. There is no DLC, no season pass, and no post-launch content roadmap. The only developer news post associated with this game (from May 26, 2017) is an announcement about a new, separate game (Cosmic Star Heroine), which simply points players to a different title. There is no indication that Zeboyd ever planned or delivered any post-launch content additions for this game. It shipped as a complete package and has remained unchanged since its 2011 release.

Evidence

Store description presents a fully featured, self-contained RPG with a defined playtime and multiple built-in bonus modes, with no mention of DLC or future updates.

description · Jul 13, 2011 source content shipped

high

Only developer post on this game's page announces an entirely separate title (Cosmic Star Heroine), with no mention of further development or updates for Cthulhu Saves the World.

news post · May 26, 2017 source ambiguous

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Media

Details

Developer

Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC

Publisher

Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

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About this game

Key features:

Old school RPG style mixed with modern design sensibilities!
Inflict insanity upon your opponents for fun and profit!
6-10 hour quest with unlockable game modes & difficulty levels for increased replay value.
Highlander mode – XP gains are quadrupled, but only one character can be brought into battle at a time!
Score Attack mode – Gain points by defeating bosses at the lowest LV possible!
Overkill – Jump to LV40 in a single battle! Perfect for replays and experimentation!
Cthulhu's Angels mode – Remix mode with new playable characters, new dialogue, new bosses, and more!
All of the great features players know and love from Breath of Death VII: The Beginning have returned – fast-paced gameplay, combo system, random encounter limits, branching LV-Ups, and more!