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Acolyte of the Altar

72%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
replayability, music
72% User Score Based on 128 reviews

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In "Acolyte of the Altar" , engage in roguelike deck-building combat against colossal, evolving Beasts. Carefully strategize as their rage builds, granting them new abilities and requiring you to counter their attacks or risk being consumed. Strategically "Cut Off their Limbs" by infesting Beasts with parasites to emerge victorious in this unique and thrilling adventure.

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews
gameplay20 positive mentions
replayability4 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning artwork and a unique atmosphere that immerses players in its world.
  • Gameplay is engaging and challenging, with each boss encounter feeling like a distinct puzzle to solve.
  • The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing potential for future content expansion.
  • The game currently lacks sufficient content, with only a limited number of enemies and cards, leading to low replayability.
  • Numerous bugs and performance issues detract from the overall experience, including game crashes and slow response times.
  • The deck-building mechanics feel restrictive due to a small deck size limit, which can hinder strategic depth and variety.
  • gameplay
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is praised for its engaging mechanics and beautiful design, offering a mix of traditional card game elements with unique twists. However, many players note a lack of content and variety, leading to a sense of shallow mechanics after initial runs. While the potential for growth is recognized, the current balance and depth of gameplay leave room for improvement.

    • “Acolyte of the Altar is a strong entry to the card battler genre with a small range of exciting new mechanics for an engaging and challenging experience.”
    • “Pros: engrossing gameplay, beautiful art and music.”
    • “The game truly stands out from the crowd by tapping into more traditional card game mechanics and philosophies.”
    • “The perks are offered without a clear pattern and do not impact the gameplay that much, and the 'burden' system as of now is completely useless (I never got past the half-mark for burden).”
    • “Cons: gameplay is not very good; some bosses require you to remember your deck and select the right card or lose health. You have extremely limited health, but some enemies damage health directly or have very damaging attacks, making it hard to keep track of some monster combos.”
    • “It does need a bit more variety in the number of cards and enemies to battle, but in terms of general design and gameplay, it is a direction I hope more roguelike card games will go in, or maybe that this one gets some updates and a DLC down the road.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and superb art style, creating a unique aesthetic that enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some players noted a lack of strategic visual feedback in the card selection process, which detracted from the gameplay experience despite the strong visual appeal. Overall, the game's aesthetics and design are considered a highlight, contributing positively to its charm.

    • “The art style and quality of the game is superb.”
    • “I am in love with the artwork, atmosphere, and general concept of the game.”
    • “I absolutely love the game’s aesthetics.”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from low replayability due to a lack of diverse decks, enemies, and branching choices, making runs feel linear and shallow. Players note that the limited content fails to establish it as a true roguelike, relegating replayability to challenge-based scenarios after completing the game with all factions. Overall, many reviewers do not recommend the game at its current price, especially for those outside the USA.

    • “Seriously, it's getting sad how few games even manage to reach the quality and replayability of STS, and Acolyte of the Altar isn't even in the running.”
    • “No branching choices during a run makes it feel linear and kills replayability for me.”
    • “The biggest issue with this game is that there is just not enough content in it to call it a replayable roguelike.”
    • “This means replayability is almost strictly 'challenge based' (especially after you've beaten it with all 3 factions).”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its beauty and richness, complemented by stunning artwork and a compelling concept. Reviewers appreciate the immersive environment and engaging storytelling, noting that it enhances the overall gameplay experience. Despite some concerns about value and balance, the atmosphere remains a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “To top it all off, the art is beautiful, the atmosphere thick, and the 'flavor' aspects rich.”
    • “I am in love with the artwork, atmosphere, and general concept of the game.”
    • “It's one of those games with great artwork, great ideas, nice pace of game, nice atmosphere and even a nice little story.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as haunting and dark, yet catchy, enhancing the overall experience with its beautiful composition. Players express a desire for the original soundtrack to be made available, highlighting its impact on the engrossing gameplay and art.

    • “Pros: engrossing gameplay, beautiful art and music.”
    • “Also, devs: please make the OST available at one point! :D”
    • “The soundtrack is haunting and dark but also full of bops.”
    • “Also, devs: please make the OST available at one point.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for being overly buggy, which significantly impacts its overall stability and makes it hard to recommend. While it performs well on the Steam Deck, users note that it requires UX optimization to enhance the experience.

    • “Could use some UX optimization for the Steam Deck, but runs great on it already.”
    • “The reason I can't recommend this game to anyone right now is because of how buggy it is.”
    • “Fun game, but way too buggy and overpriced.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is considered enjoyable, complementing its impressive artwork and atmosphere, though some players feel that additional narrative elements may only become accessible after completing the game. Overall, it presents a nice blend of ideas and pacing that enhances the experience.

    • “It's one of those games with great artwork, great ideas, nice pace of game, nice atmosphere, and even a nice little story.”
    • “The story feels incomplete and leaves too many questions unanswered.”
    • “The characters lack depth, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the absence of tedious grinding and farming mechanics, highlighting a streamlined experience with straightforward unlocks.

    • “No bullshit unlocks, no farming.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "As a Consequence: Acolyte of the Altar" is derived from its numerous flaws, which some players find amusing, though others consider it to be nearly unplayable. This blend of comedic elements and technical shortcomings creates a unique, if divisive, experience.

  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game performs well on the Steam Deck, but users suggest that there is room for improvement in user experience optimization specifically for the device.

    • “Could use some UX optimization for the Steam Deck, but runs great on it already.”

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4h Median play time
3h Average play time
2-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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