Exorcist: Reviewer of Minds

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Everyone must resist the relentless unfairness with the cards they've been dealt. Use the randomly distributed holy verses to identify the names of the 10 demons. Save 5 people and exorcise the sixth threat lurking in the shadows. This is a compact game of continuous gambles and judgments.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is engaging and strategic, requiring players to use logic and deduction to exorcise demons, which adds depth to the roguelike mechanics.
High replay value is provided through multiple difficulty settings and procedurally generated levels, keeping the gameplay fresh and challenging.

The tutorial is not very helpful, leaving players to figure out mechanics on their own.
Some level environments can feel repetitive, which may diminish the overall replay experience.
The interface can be wonky at times, which may affect the user experience.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their striking and surreal art style, which enhances the overall aesthetic experience and complements the unique exorcism theme. Reviewers highlight the consistency and quality of the visuals, describing them as incredible and memorable, making the game visually appealing and engaging despite gameplay being a secondary focus. Overall, the exceptional graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and replayability.
- “Bought this because of its very interesting art style and presentation that stays consistent throughout the game.”
- “With its engaging mechanics and stunning visuals, it provides an experience that is both thrilling and memorable.”
- “The art style features surreal landscapes, presenting a visually striking experience.”
- “This game enticed me with its striking visuals but its gameplay loop is actually pretty decent.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Exorcist: Reviewer of Minds" is characterized by its roguelite framework, offering unique playthroughs with engaging strategic mechanics, despite a somewhat familiar setting. Players appreciate the blend of horror and strategy, noting that the simple yet fun gameplay is complemented by stunning visuals, making for a memorable experience in the roguelite horror genre. Overall, while gameplay may not be the strongest aspect, it remains compelling and enjoyable.
- “I love how the gameplay is so simple, and yet such fun and interesting strategy mechanics arise from it.”
- “The core gameplay of 'Exorcist: Reviewer of Minds' revolves around the roguelite framework.”
- “Each playthrough is unique in terms of gameplay, although the setting largely consists of familiar hallways and bedrooms, with the final boss bedroom demon offering a notable exception.”
- “'Exorcist: Reviewer of Minds' is a standout title in the roguelite horror genre, offering a compelling blend of horror and strategic gameplay.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game "Exorcist: Reviewer of Minds" is noted for its high replay value, particularly due to its roguelite mechanics, which encourage repeated playthroughs. While some uncertainty exists regarding replayability after completing the final level, the journey to that point is considered rewarding and engaging.
- “Very aesthetically appealing and replayable.”
- “As a roguelite, 'Exorcist: Reviewer of Minds' offers high replay value.”
- “I'm not sure what the replayability is like once you've beaten the final level, but I think the experience getting there and surmounting that is worth it nonetheless.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its strong optimization, as players report no significant technical issues during gameplay, suggesting a smooth performance overall.
- “During play, no significant technical issues were encountered, indicating a well-optimized game.”
- “Performance and technical issues are prevalent throughout the game.”
- “The game suffers from numerous optimization problems that hinder the overall experience.”
- “Despite some positive aspects, the optimization leaves much to be desired, resulting in frequent lag and crashes.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in Exorcist is characterized by a tense and foreboding ambiance, effectively creating a sense of dread despite the absence of traditional survival horror elements and jump scares. The constant threat of permanent death adds to the overall intensity of the experience.
- “Exorcist is no exception: without being a survival horror and despite not having any jump scares, the atmosphere is very tense, and permanent death will stalk us throughout our game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around a mission to use holy verses for identifying and exorcising demons, suggesting a narrative focused on spiritual warfare and the battle between good and evil.
- “Your mission is to utilize holy verses to identify and exorcise demons.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its chilling soundtrack, which effectively enhances the overall sense of dread and complements the sound design.
- “The sound design is equally impressive, with a chilling soundtrack that enhances the sense of dread.”