Edge of Sanity

Vixa Games invites you to survive in the cold and desolate mountains of Alaska in Edge of Sanity, an adventure inspired by Lovecraft's myths that tests your sanity. It's a fun video game that captures the Lovecraftian atmosphere very well, although as the hours go by, it gradually loses steam. This is mainly because you have to repeat levels over and over again to get resources, and because there isn't much to do in the camp towards the end. Despite this, the gameplay is solid and offers some variety when it comes to tackling different challenges.

Edge of Sanity is a well-crafted 2D survival horror game that combines the chilling setting of Alaska, Lovecraftian influences, and psychological terror into one terrifying whole. The game has its flaws, but its strong atmosphere, interesting story, and original mechanics easily make up for them. Edge of Sanity will be especially appreciated by fans of survival horror and the works of H.P. Lovecraft. If you’re looking for a game that won’t let you rest easy and will leave a lasting impression on your mind, then this title is the right choice for you. Prepare for a journey into the depths of madness, from which you may never return.

The blueprint for a title like this has already been set by 2017’s Deadwood, so it’s disappointing to see Edge of Sanity completely miss the mark in such a way, failing to provide a competent horror experience as it chooses to ignore its strengths to focus on tedium and repetition instead.

With a campaign, which in its 8-10 hours of duration, Edge of Sanity doesn't get boring due to its great balance of story and gameplay, challenging survival, and diverse resources and survivors to find.

A fun experience with interesting mechanics that is only let down by a dull combat system.

Edge of Sanity can especially initially appeal to fans of survival games with an admixture of horror. But gradually it falls into a stereotype. The result is not bad at all, it's just a shame that the game can't maintain the momentum it has in the first hours until the end.

Is that a horrible tentacled thing ahead?

Edge of Sanity is a chilling survival horror in which you will feel firsthand how merciless Alaskan winter is.

Despite the quirks, Edge of Sanity is a challenging and enjoyable Cthulhu-inspired eldritch horror survival game thanks to its well-made 2D design and addictive resource management systems.

A mostly well-crafted piece of horror survival adventure, but lacks in originality and excitement