Just a Cleric: Scholar of the First Wuss

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Just a Cleric: Scholar of the First Wuss is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Del_Duio and was released on April 4, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

music20 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and humorous soundtrack with catchy songs that many players find enjoyable.
Just a Cleric offers a fun and challenging gameplay experience with RPG elements, including leveling up and a variety of quests.
The pixel art design is charming, and the developer is actively engaged with the community, responding to feedback and making improvements.

The music's lyrics are often considered cringe-worthy and can detract from the overall experience for some players.
There are issues with controls and gameplay mechanics, including a lack of configurability and some frustrating difficulty spikes.
The game lacks an auto-save feature and has no farming options for gear, which can lead to repetitive gameplay and frustration.

music
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its originality and humor, particularly highlighting the live instrumentation and catchy lyrics from the in-game band, the Booger Myers Band. Others, however, find the music cringe-worthy and poorly suited to the game's atmosphere, leading to a polarized reception. Overall, while many appreciate the unique and entertaining soundtrack, there are significant criticisms regarding its quality and fit within the game.
- “The thing that makes this game stand out, and the reason I'm writing this review, is the music.”
- “The music is played with actual instruments by in-game group the Booger Myers Band, and almost every track has vocals, which is something that I normally don't like in a video game but which quickly grew on me.”
- “It's so god damn awesome, I'd recommend this game solely for the soundtrack already, but that's not the point here.”
- “The music is horrible!!!”
- “It's so bad I spam the B button on the startup, as if my life depends on it, trying desperately to avoid listening to the ear-bleeding intro music.”
- “The music doesn't fit the game and is dreadful.”
humor
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its creativity and unexpectedness, with players highlighting the hilarious dialogue, entertaining NPCs, and catchy, funny music. Many reviews note that the writing and situational humor are standout features, making the game uniquely enjoyable and memorable. Overall, the humor is considered the best aspect of the game, contributing significantly to its charm and appeal.
- “The writing and humor in these quests is fantastic and definitely the best part of the game (even the soundtrack is both hilarious and catchy).”
- “The humor in this game is so awesome, almost every NPC is admirable and throws out one gag after another.”
- “Challenging gameplay, the best humor in a game I've seen for a long time, and the charming pixel graphics make this game what it is.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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The game's story is driven by a series of engaging and humorous quests featuring a quirky cast of characters, with clever dialogue and a catchy, self-referential soundtrack enhancing the experience. Players embark on diverse missions, ranging from light-hearted tasks to challenging boss battles, although some quests can become repetitive and frustrating. While the RPG elements are well-executed, the lack of a grinding system between missions can hinder progress for players who find themselves stuck.
- “The writing and humor in these quests is fantastic and definitely the best part of the game (even the soundtrack is both hilarious and catchy).”
- “The RPG elements are well executed and there's real fun to be had taking on quests one-by-one from the rotating cast of snarky characters populating the pub.”
- “In town, you can walk around and talk to the eccentric NPCs to buy/upgrade your equipment, and then when you're ready, you can take on various quests like watering plants, stealing eggs, or protecting cats from zombies!”
- “One or two of the quests got annoying after several playthroughs.”
- “All of the dark areas were not very fun to play, but the one that takes the cake is that quest with the wealthy guy.”
- “My only major problem is that you can't grind between quests, so if you're ever stuck there's not much you can do besides tough it out.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a charming pixel-art style that enhances its old-school RPG aesthetic, reminiscent of classics like Baldur's Gate and Castlevania. While some players note a "clunk factor" in the graphics and combat, the unique sprite and item designs contribute positively to the overall experience, making it a visually appealing and cohesive game.
- “I loved the sprite and item graphics, and all the little unique items you find.”
- “The cleric class from the old-school RPGs (take Baldur's Gate from Bioware as an example), the deadly traps you know from dungeon crawlers and side-scrollers (like Castlevania), a lovely pixel-art graphic style (which only adds to the charm of the game, I couldn't imagine this game being 3D or whatever), everything in this game kind of matches.”
- “The Steam community has rightfully commented on some clunkiness with the graphics and combat.”
- “Challenging gameplay, the best humor in a game I've seen for a long time, and the charming pixel graphics make this game what it is.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
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The gameplay of "Just a Cleric" is described as a competent but somewhat unpolished action platformer, reminiscent of classic Castlevania titles, featuring a unique blend of styles. While the controls can feel a bit wonky, the game offers challenging mechanics, charming pixel graphics, and humor that resonates well with players. Overall, it strikes a balance between nostalgia and engaging gameplay, despite its imperfections.
- “Challenging gameplay, the best humor in a game I've seen for a long time, and the charming pixel graphics make this game what it is.”
- “I like the style, the music, and the humor, but the gameplay and controls are a tad wonky.”
- “Gameplay-wise, this game reminds me of the old Castlevania games, mixed with a weird blend of different games.”
- “Mechanically, Just a Cleric isn't the most polished action platformer on the planet, but it plays more than competently enough.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from several game-ending glitches that can be frustrating, especially due to the lack of an auto-save feature and the presence of random elements. These issues can lead to a less stable gaming experience overall.
- “For one thing, there are a few game-ending glitches, which can get annoying because there's no auto-save feature and there are some RNG elements in the game.”
- “Finally, I found some glitches by accident.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note a significant absence of grinding or farming mechanics for leveling up or acquiring items, which may impact the overall progression experience in the game.
- “There is a lack of farming and grinding for levels or items.”
- “The game suffers from a lack of farming and grinding for levels or items.”
- “I found the absence of farming and grinding for levels or items to be quite disappointing.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a charming and cutesy aesthetic, enhanced by the humorous interactions with NPCs that seamlessly integrate into this whimsical environment.
- “The NPCs are hilarious and blend perfectly with the cutesy atmosphere.”
- “The NPCs are hilarious and blend perfectly with the cutesy atmosphere.”

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Just a Cleric: Scholar of the First Wuss is a role playing game.

Just a Cleric: Scholar of the First Wuss is available on Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Just a Cleric: Scholar of the First Wuss.

Just a Cleric: Scholar of the First Wuss was released on April 4, 2016.

Just a Cleric: Scholar of the First Wuss was developed by Del_Duio.

Just a Cleric: Scholar of the First Wuss has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Just a Cleric: Scholar of the First Wuss is a single player game.

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