I Am Jesus Christ: Prologue

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I Am Jesus Christ: Prologue is a free game that includes features available in the full version. Go back in time over 2,000 years and follow the same path as Jesus Christ, from his baptism to the resurrection. Inspired by the New Testament stories, ‘I Am Jesus Christ’ is a simulation like no other. Are you prepared to fight with Satan in the desert, cure the sick and help the needy? Perform ove…

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

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 929 reviews

story37 positive mentions

optimization25 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging way to learn about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, making it suitable for both children and adults.
The audio-visual elements, including the music and voice acting, contribute to an immersive experience that enhances the storytelling.
There is potential for interesting gameplay mechanics, such as performing miracles and engaging in combat with Satan, which could be further developed in the full version.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including low frame rates and frequent crashes, making it difficult to play.
Many players have reported poor graphics and unpolished animations, which detract from the overall experience.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with long walking sequences and minimal interaction with the environment.

story
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, centered around the life of Jesus, has received mixed reviews; some players appreciate its educational value and immersive narrative, while others criticize it for lacking depth and coherence. Many find the gameplay mechanics detract from the storytelling experience, with some describing it as a "walking simulator" that fails to engage. Overall, while the concept of retelling biblical stories through interactive gameplay is intriguing, execution issues and pacing concerns have left players divided on its effectiveness.
- “The game's story is incredibly well-written and thought-provoking, with a deep and complex narrative that kept me engaged from beginning to end.”
- “Through its remarkable storytelling, innovative gameplay, and exceptional attention to detail, 'I Am Jesus' pushes the boundaries of what a video game can achieve.”
- “This game has changed my life; after going through the life of Jesus, I now understand the story of Jesus.”
- “There is absolutely no substance to be found here; it's essentially just a bloated version of Jesus' story.”
- “The story is sparsely segmented, so it hardly feels like a compelling tale.”
- “Horrible storyline and flat, boring characters.”
gameplay
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "I Am Jesus Christ: Prologue" has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its lack of depth, poor mechanics, and frequent loading screens that disrupt the experience. While some appreciate the innovative concepts and immersive storytelling, others find the gameplay repetitive and unpolished, often describing it as a walking simulator with frustrating mechanics. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant refinement to meet player expectations.
- “What sets 'I Am Jesus Christ: Prologue' apart is its innovative gameplay mechanics and unparalleled sense of immersion.”
- “The gameplay itself is smooth and intuitive, with a variety of puzzles and challenges that kept me on my toes.”
- “This unique gameplay element promotes empathy, reflection, and personal growth, making 'I Am Jesus' a transformative gaming experience.”
- “The main gameplay loop consists of doing quests while running from one end of the map to the other.”
- “Too many fades to black and loading screens in-between gameplay, and most of the gameplay felt same-y with running around and holding left click.”
- “The animations are bad, the models are generic, really bad optimization, the gameplay mechanics are really random and out of place, everything is a mess.”
graphics
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant colors and artistic style, while others criticize the poor optimization and performance issues, leading to low frame rates even on high-end hardware. Many players note that the visuals appear outdated, reminiscent of older titles, and express a desire for improved graphical settings and optimization. Overall, while some find the graphics stunning and immersive, others feel they fall short of modern standards, impacting the overall experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, boasting breathtaking visuals that bring biblical landscapes and characters to life.”
- “The graphics and sound design are exceptional, and the attention to detail is impressive.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with beautiful environments that transport you to the holy land, and the music and sound effects really add to the atmosphere.”
- “Massive performance issues, devs need to address this before planning the full release, high GPU utilization on an RTX 3000 series GPU with low frame rates and subpar visuals.”
- “Also, for such graphics (worse than PS2 graphics), the file size is ridiculously too large.”
- “The graphics look awful, the framerate still managed to stutter, the movement is so slow, the sensitivity of the mouse can decide to go up down or in circles whenever it wants without me even touching the slider, and overall the game is just not good.”
optimization
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users reporting severe performance issues, high GPU utilization, and low frame rates even on high-end systems. Reviewers noted that the game appears outdated and poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience characterized by stuttering, crashes, and inadequate graphical settings. While some expressed hope for improvements before the full release, the consensus is that significant optimization work is urgently needed.
- “The game is good, but it does need more optimization.”
- “I look forward to playing this game if it was optimized, or even better, a lot more options for editing graphics instead of presets.”
- “Hope it will get polished and optimized before full release.”
- “Massive performance issues, devs need to address this before planning the full release, high GPU utilization on an RTX 3000 series GPU with low frame rates and subpar visuals.”
- “The game is very poorly optimized where I had to play on very low graphics and a 30 fps cap to run it without my computer becoming a bomb.”
- “Unfortunately, the game's performance is more than a little choppy.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and immersive quality, with many reviewers highlighting the gorgeous soundtrack and excellent environmental sounds that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some users noted issues with volume levels, including over-amplification and erratic voice volume changes, which detracted from the experience. Overall, the sound design is considered top-notch, contributing significantly to the game's emotional impact.
- “The attention to detail extends to the game's sound design, which features a powerful and immersive musical score.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with beautiful environments that transport you to the holy land, and the music and sound effects really add to the atmosphere.”
- “Not only was the story beautifully crafted and true to the original source, but the music was better than anything that I have ever heard.”
- “Cut off this trance background music; it is terrible.”
- “Cons: over-amplified music at times, characters' voice volume would change erratically.”
- “The only problem in this game is that the music is copyrighted.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, bugs, and performance issues, including freezing, texture problems, and cutscene malfunctions. Many players expressed frustration over the game's poor optimization, even on high-end PCs, leading to a generally negative experience. Overall, the prologue is described as a "buggy mess," leaving players hopeful that the official release will address these significant stability concerns.
- “Fun game; I ran into a few audio issues, but other than that, it's not too buggy.”
- “The game runs smoothly with minimal glitches, making for a stable experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game feels; I haven't encountered any major crashes.”
- “Just waiting for the official version; the prologue is glitchy and buggy.”
- “Very totally extremely laggy, barely runs and freezes indefinitely after the first cutscene.”
- “I have a very high-class PC, and the fact the game is this buggy is absurd.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional hilarity and absurdity, often stemming from its technical issues and bizarre premise of playing as Jesus. While some players find it entertainingly bad and appreciate the comedic potential, others feel that the humor quickly becomes tedious and fails to deliver consistent laughs. Overall, the game elicits a range of reactions, with many finding it amusing for its flaws, while others criticize it for being more frustrating than funny.
- “Passion project or meme, regardless, the ride is pretty funny.”
- “Pretty hilarious for agnostics/atheists.”
- “Due to terrible voice acting and performance issues on my rig with RTX 3090, i9 10900k, and 64GB of RAM, I would have given it a negative review, but I'm giving it a positive just because the game is hilarious and it's just too entertaining to make fun of this.”
emotional
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "i am jesus christ: prologue" resonates deeply with players, who describe it as a touching experience that evokes laughter and heartfelt moments, such as witnessing the beauty of life and performing miracles. Many users express a profound connection to the character of Jesus, feeling a sense of immersion in biblical events, while others highlight the game's ability to inspire awe and emotional engagement, despite some technical shortcomings. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke strong feelings and create a wholesome experience.
- “Beyond its technical achievements, 'I Am Jesus Christ: Prologue' excels in its emotional resonance.”
- “And then there are the quieter moments, like watching the sun rise over Bethlehem or sharing a heartfelt conversation with a friendly NPC, that remind you of the beauty and poignancy of life itself.”
- “The game weaves together significant events from the Bible, presenting them in an interactive and emotionally engaging manner.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, primarily due to long loading screens, monotonous walking, and drawn-out NPC interactions. While some have discovered ways to navigate the map more efficiently, the overall mission design and scripted events contribute to a sense of boredom and frustration, making the experience feel like a significant time investment with little reward.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The absurd amount of loading screens makes it so boring and tedious.”
- “Instead, you'll go on long walks to have long and tedious conversations with NPCs, and experience clunky battles with Lucifer.”
- “This game wasted my time, and while it made for some really funny moments, within the first hour it already had become boring, monotonous, and incredibly tedious to play.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning graphics and beautiful environments that immerse players in the holy land. Complemented by top-notch sound design and an atmospheric soundtrack, the overall experience is both engaging and captivating.
- “It has a really engaging and fascinating atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with beautiful environments that transport you to the holy land, and the music and sound effects really add to the atmosphere.”
- “The sound design is also top-notch, with an atmospheric soundtrack that perfectly sets the tone for the game.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while there is potential for character development, it currently feels underdeveloped and in need of refinement. Users express a desire for improved character designs and gameplay elements, suggesting that these enhancements could better showcase character growth and depth. Overall, there is a sense of satisfaction with the game's quality, but a clear call for more focus on character development.
- “It's still in need of further refinement - character designs and gameplay quality could be elevated.”
- “Some things I think could be improved are: character design, optimization, combat timings, and UI inputs, but other than that I'm very happy with the quality of this.”
- “I feel like there was a lot of character development being left out.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with users likening it to a cash grab, suggesting a focus on profit over player experience.
- “To me, it just feels like another cash grab project.”