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Call of Cthulhu: Arkham Reviewed

Call of Cthulhu: Arkham (Chaosium Inc)Game Title: Call of Cthulhu – Arkham

Publisher: Chaosium Inc

Authors: Mike Mason, Keith Herber, and Bret Kramer

Artists: Loïc Muzy, Helge C Balzer, Irene Cano with Kasia Smalara, Nicholas Grey, Joel Chaim Holtzman, Ania Jarmołowska, François Launet, Wayne Miller, Loïc Muzy, Martyna Starczewska, John Sumrow, and Aleksander Zawada

Year: 2024

Genre: Call of Cthulhu supplement focused on the fictional town of Arkham, Massachusetts

Pages: 272 pages

MSRP: $59.99 for the hardcover (including the free PDF if ordering from Chaosium Inc) or $29.99 in PDF alone at DriveThruRPG

I kick back to provide my thoughts about the new Arkham supplement, for the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game, from Chaosium Inc. The book features a deep dive into the fictional home of Miskatonic University featured in H.P. Lovecraft’s Mythos tales. Is this a must have for Keepers everywhere? You’ll find out!

10

SUMMARY

Mike Mason and Bret Kramer beautifully build upon the amazing work of the late Keith Herber to bring a sensational supplement, focused on H.P. Lovecraft's famed town to the masses. The greatest achievement here is not only the wonderfully deep dive into the University town but how well Arkham is brought to life in these pages. Simply an absolute must have for any Keeper looking to present ANY adventuring in and around Arkham or its environs.

Summary

Mike Mason and Bret Kramer beautifully build upon the amazing work of the late Keith Herber to bring a sensational supplement, focused on H.P. Lovecraft's famed town to the masses. The greatest achievement here is not only the wonderfully deep dive into the University town but how well Arkham is brought to life in these pages. Simply an absolute must have for any Keeper looking to present ANY adventuring in and around Arkham or its environs.
10
Jeff McAleer

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2 Comments

  1. Harun Musho'd says:

    I consider the original Arkham Unveiled (1990) by Keith Herber to be the single best supplement I’ve ever used in any roleplaying game, and I used it to great effect to maximise the sandbox aspects of the investigation scenario None More Black (from Chaosium’s Door to Darkness scenario collection). It was great to use in planning and at the table to expand and detail the options for the PCs to investigate the mounting number of deaths. This review convinces me that Mike Mason and Brett Ratner have done a great job of updating and expanding Arkham Unveiled for 7th edition. Thanks for that, I’m buying it.

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