Cult, Chapter One

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Cult, Chapter One is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by LiquidBeaverStudios and was released on October 25, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Find what you came for and escape, before they get what they want...

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43%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

This game is a great introduction for newcomers to the horror genre, offering a unique experience.
The storyline and atmosphere are engaging, making it enjoyable despite its flaws.
As a free game and the developer's first release, it shows potential and is worth a try.

The game suffers from a lack of original content, relying heavily on stock assets and feeling incomplete.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks challenge, with many players finding it boring and not scary.
Technical issues, such as bugs and poor mechanics, detract from the overall experience.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews for the story aspect are mixed; while some players appreciated the engaging plot and fitting scenery, others criticized the narrative for being bleak, lacking depth, and failing to evoke emotional connections. The presence of unexpected plot twists was noted, but overall, the quality of the story varied significantly among players.
- “Didn't see that plot twist coming.”
- “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 poorly executed.”
- “Story and character development are lacking.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 engaging gameplay.
- “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 any scary moments. :D”
- “It is not suspenseful or scary; it is unintentionally funny and, most of all, it is boring.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of this game is criticized for being an asset flip, as it serves more as a prologue or advertisement for a planned full game rather than a complete product. Users feel that it lacks substance and is primarily a marketing tool rather than a genuine gaming experience.
- “This is one of literally thousands of first-person horror adventure games made out of stock Unity Asset Store assets and dumped quickly onto Steam. Although I don't think this one is necessarily malicious, it's also not a complete game, just an advertisement for one.”
- “As the store page suggests, this is just a prologue/advertisement for what was intended to be a full game that the developer couldn't work out how to make.”
- “This is an asset flip, and it's more like an advertisement for a full game than a full game itself.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being plagued by bugs and a lack of originality, as it heavily relies on reused assets and basic templates, resulting in a janky experience. Players report a sense of repetitiveness and frustration due to these issues, detracting from overall gameplay quality.
- “This buggy, janky collection of other people's assets has you running around asset-flipped environments avoiding cultists, monsters, or whatever assets the developer could afford. Finding batteries for your flashlight... yeah, these games all seem the same because they're made of the same assets and the same basic Unity horror adventure game blueprints.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing significant progress. Stability is a major issue.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and glitches that ruined the immersion. The game feels unfinished and unstable.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
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 gaming 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 follow any of 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 does.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted to be intertwined with the story, suggesting that as the narrative progresses, characters evolve in depth and complexity. Players appreciate how the character arcs are thoughtfully crafted, enhancing emotional engagement and investment in their journeys. Overall, the development is seen as a strong point that enriches the gaming experience.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
- “I expected more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional and predictable.”
- “The lack of meaningful growth for the characters made it hard to stay invested in their journeys.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game has limited replay value, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing it once.
- “The game lacks replay value, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes significantly reduce its replayability.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, allowing players to easily pick up items and interact with the environment using the left mouse button.”
- “I initially focused heavily on 'stealth', but the gameplay mechanics are designed in a way that doesn't 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.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its bleak storyline and lack of character depth, resulting in a failure to foster any meaningful emotional connection with players.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally considered acceptable, with users expressing a neutral stance on their quality. While not outstanding, they meet basic expectations for the game.