Publisher: Nightfall Games
Authors: Bill Heron, Benn Graybeaton, and Mark Rapson inspired by the story by Claudia Christian and Chris McAuley
Artists: Bart Wynants, Harry Boddice, and James Churchill
Year: 2024
Genre: Call of Cthulhu adventure set in 17th century France featuring Alexandre Dumas’s musketeers
Pages: 112 pages
MSRP: $32.00 for the A5 sized hardcover or grab just the PDF alone at DriveThruRPG for $15.00
I share my review of the Musketeers vs. Cthulhu adventure from Nightfall Games. Designed for Call of Cthulhu, the four chapter tale takes the players to 17th century during the era of Alexandre Dumas’s legendary heroes. Players can create their own musketeers or take on the roles of Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and d’Artagnan.
SUMMARY
Musketeers vs. Cthulhu is a fast paced, action packed four chapter mini campaign which is sure to please those who tend to run Pulp Cthulhu styled tales at their table. I really
appreciate how this is obviously inspired by both of the Richard Lester musketeer films of the mid 1970s. While there's things I would change if I were running Musketeers vs. Cthulhu -
trim out some of the combat encounters and hallucination events in the manor are a couple examples - plenty would remain to make for a very unique experience for players and
Keepers alike.
Summary
Musketeers vs. Cthulhu is a fast paced, action packed four chapter mini campaign which is sure to please those who tend to run Pulp Cthulhu styled tales at their table. I really
appreciate how this is obviously inspired by both of the Richard Lester musketeer films of the mid 1970s. While there's things I would change if I were running Musketeers vs. Cthulhu -
trim out some of the combat encounters and hallucination events in the manor are a couple examples - plenty would remain to make for a very unique experience for players and
Keepers alike.
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Thanks for the review. We announced a few days ago that the sequel “All the Cardinal’s Men” will be going to Kickstarter next year. Look forward to seeing your take on that as well.