Operation Snowstorm

While the British agents of Section M and their fight against the Black Sun and the Night Wolves in Europe have been in the foreground of the Achtung! Cthulhu adventures, Operation Snowstorm takes players to British Columbia in the role of Majestic agents. There, in the wilderness, a Majestic research facility is located, to which contact has suddenly been lost. When the agents check up on the site, they get caught in a blizzard, which is only the prelude to their fight for survival.

The adventure begins with the tour to their destination, which becomes the first challenge due to the weather and wilderness. Still, the real threat awaits the agents unsurprisingly at the base. Cthulhu connoisseurs will already suspect what awaits them there. The research outpost plays as a typical dungeon adventure, where the agents have to explore the rooms, fight enemies and gain access to certain areas. Ultimately, it is up to the players whether they just want to escape alive or stop the greater threat, which will confront them with a challenging finale.

Operation Snowstorm takes up an iconic Cthulhu setting and offers a tough fight against the elements and dangerous enemies. Unfortunately, the finale falls slightly short in description and elaboration compared to exploring the base, although showing lots of potential for more.

Nevertheless, this operation also offers an exciting adventure. It also deviates from the standard approach with its location and opponents, and thus provides a nice change from the constant fight against Nazi occultists.

(Björn Lippold)