I couldn´t think of a better way to make a "cultist simulator" Yes, sure it´s cryptic, weird and messy at times. But that´s what I imagine it would feel like, entering on a cultist´s mind. Maybe you are confused at first, but you´ll become one soon after! The storytelling through tokens also fit great, I already liked that system on sunless sea. This game feels simpler yet elegant and interesting. A curious experience. This review is completely subjective, as I suspect everyone who likes it is biased by the theme, ambient, and setting. I´d call it a niche game. Rather than an ingame tutorial I would have liked a pdf guide/tutorial, for some reason feels better that to me.
I couldn´t think of a better way to make a "cultist simulator" Yes, sure it´s cryptic, weird and messy at times. But that´s what I imagine it would feel like, entering on a cultist´s mind. Maybe you are confused at first, but you´ll become one soon after! The storytelling through tokens also fit great, I already liked that system on sunless sea. This game feels simpler yet elegant and interesting. A curious experience. This review is completely subjective, as I suspect everyone who likes it is biased by the theme, ambient, and setting. I´d call it a niche game. Rather than an ingame tutorial I would have liked a pdf guide/tutorial, for some reason feels better that to me.
Amazing storytelling. Every bit of dialogue is perfectly crafted. One of the few times a game builds the world this big with just lines of text. There are some cons with it being an old game, but definitely the good overcomes the not so good. And I´m new to these infinite engine games, so no nostalgia factor
The story gets interesting and grabs you.
It´s very fun to switch between graphic styles.
Feels intuitive and satisfactory. I really enjoy the limitation of the small grid and 3 squad. Great music, clear graphics and simple yet effective storyline. A small big gem.
Not over with it yet but I'm having the most fun I've had from a metroidvania. Perfect controls, eerie and great atmosphere/music/graphics... And all the tiny details of the story and mini-stories with the side characters are simply great. Running back and forth it's been a drawback from me with most metroidvanias, in this one I dont feel that way. It's fun to move through that world. And the price-tag... I would say fair, but on the too cheap side. 10/10
About 30 years into game development and there´s always something new to try. Hand drawn traditionally animated game? Amazing On another note the game is fast and fun, fair and difficult. And the animations and inner jokes very fun to watch. The game risked being swallowed by its graphics and charm. But it´s ended up being a really polished and unique game on its own merit. Great job!
I already reviewed the regular version... Let's just say this is one of the best videogame experiences a roleplay game can give you. And this comes with the two best dlc's I've yet seen.
