Cult, Chapter One
- October 25, 2022
- LiquidBeaverStudios
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a decent first effort from the developers and is worth trying out since it's free.
- The storyline is engaging and the scenery fits well with the theme of the game.
- Some players found it enjoyable and humorous, providing a light-hearted experience despite its flaws.
- The gameplay is lacking, with many players finding it boring and not scary, leading to a lack of engagement.
- There are numerous bugs and issues, including a frustrating lack of settings and confusing mechanics.
- The game feels incomplete and short, with many players expressing disappointment in its execution and overall experience.
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews present a stark contrast in opinions on the story; while one user criticizes it for being bleak and lacking depth, another praises it as great and engaging, highlighting the fitting scenery that enhances the narrative. Overall, the story appears to be polarizing, with some finding it unworthy of emotional investment and others enjoying its execution.
“The storyline was great and engaging, and the scenery was really fitting to the story.”
“The storyline is incredibly bleak and serves no purpose; the characters have zero depth whatsoever, and there's no reason for me to emotionally connect to this game. It doesn't even deserve a half-hearted scream every once in a while.”
“There is a kind of a story, but it's terrible.”
“Story and character development are lacking.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely unintentional, with players finding amusement in its shortcomings, such as bugs and a lack of content. While some enjoyed the comedic aspects of trolling NPCs, the overall consensus is that the game fails to deliver genuine scares, resulting in a mix of boredom and laughter rather than suspense.
“I played it in like 10 minutes and I just came out of it laughing at how bad it was.”
“What to rate... so many bugs and weird things that turn from horror to funny. I enjoyed trolling NPCs rather than running away from them because of anything scary. :D”
“It is not suspenseful or scary; it is unintentionally funny and, most of all, it is boring.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some finding the end theme comical and mismatched to the scenario, while others criticize the background music for failing to align with player actions. Overall, it seems to lack the emotional depth and engagement expected in a more immersive experience.
“The music at the end was comical for the underwhelming scenario, especially knowing that your wife was going to turn on you, which was literally no secret.”
“The background music adds an interesting layer to the gameplay.”
“The in-game music doesn't align with the actions the player takes.”
“The music at the end was comical for the underwhelming scenario, especially knowing that your wife was going to turn on you was literally no secret.”
“The in-game music doesn't follow any of the actions the player takes.”
“The background music is just okay.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simplistic mechanics that primarily involve moving to locations, picking up items, and interacting with them using the left mouse button. Players have noted that the emphasis on stealth is unnecessary, suggesting that the game does not require complex strategies.
“The game mechanics are straightforward: you go to a location, pick up items, and press the left mouse button to interact. That's pretty much all there is to it.”
“I definitely spent a lot of time focusing on 'stealth' when the mechanics don't really require it.”
“The game mechanics are just go there, pick up stuff, and press the left mouse button to interact. That's pretty much all.”
“I definitely wasted a lot of time focusing on 'stealth' when the mechanics don't really need you to do so.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its bleak storyline and lack of character depth, leaving players feeling disconnected and unable to form any meaningful emotional engagement.
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered acceptable, with users expressing a neutral stance on their quality. While not outstanding, they meet the basic expectations for a modern game.
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted to be lacking, with users expressing disappointment in the depth and progression of the characters throughout the story. Many feel that the characters do not evolve meaningfully, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
“I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way.”
“The game fails to provide any real growth for the characters, leaving them feeling static and uninteresting.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game has limited replay value, suggesting that once completed, there may not be enough incentive to revisit it.
“The game lacks replay value, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying the game feels redundant.”
