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Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet is a horror adventure game released for MS-DOS in 1994. Developed by Infogrames Europe SA and published by I•Motion, Inc., the game is a licensed title based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft. It presents its story from a side view perspective and incorporates puzzle elements into its gameplay structure.

The player controls John Parker, a journalist investigating the mysterious downfall of a British scientist named Lord Boleskine. The objective is to uncover the truth behind Boleskine's madness, which is linked to the return of Halley's Comet over the New England fishing village of Illsmouth. Progression is structured around exploring environments, collecting items, and solving logic-based puzzles to advance the narrative. A key gameplay system involves interacting with the world through a verb-based interface, where players type commands or, in the CD release, use a mouse to perform actions like looking, taking objects, and talking to characters. The game also features vector-animated cutscenes that display character portraits during dialogues, adding detail to the story.

The investigation leads Parker to delve into the village's past, where he encounters strange phenomena and uncovers a larger cosmic threat. The gameplay involves examining documents and clues left by Boleskine, navigating the village and its surroundings, and conversing with various inhabitants to gather information. Players must manage inventory items and apply them to environmental puzzles to proceed. The horror elements are conveyed through the unfolding plot and the unsettling discoveries made during the course of the investigation.