Talkin' Lovecraft and 'Sucker for Love' with Developer Akabaka
Summary
"Sucker for Love" is a video game series created by Joseph "Akabaka" Hunter and his wife Caroline "Akatsuma" Hunter. The games mix Lovecraftian horror, which deals with cosmic and existential fears, with the style of a dating sim, creating a unique and often humorous experience. The third game in the series, "Sucker for Love: Crush Landing," will be released on the Steam platform later this year.Key Facts
- "Sucker for Love" started as a two-week game jam project in 2021.
- The game series is inspired by the horror stories of H.P. Lovecraft.
- It combines elements of cosmic horror with romantic dating sim gameplay.
- Joseph Hunter learned a lot about cosmic horror to create the series accurately.
- Cosmic horror explores themes like forbidden knowledge and the unknown universe.
- The series uses humor while respecting Lovecraft’s original themes.
- The third game, "Sucker for Love: Crush Landing," is scheduled for release soon on Steam.
- The creators plan a fourth and final story in the series in an animated style (OVA-style).
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