Occult

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Occult is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Renderise and was released on May 19, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Occult" is a horror action game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, including co-op for up to 2 players. The game takes you to cursed locations around the world, where you must complete unique quests, battle cultists, and avoid monsters. Featuring puzzles, hide-and-seek, and various outfits, Occult delivers a thrilling experience with multiple endings. Join the official Discord community for the latest news and updates.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 557 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game is fun and provides a lot of jump scares, making it a great experience when played with friends.
The maps are well-designed and offer multiple endings, which adds to the replayability.
For its low price, the game delivers decent entertainment value and has potential for future updates.

Multiplayer functionality is severely broken, making it difficult to play with friends and often resulting in connection issues.
The AI is inconsistent and can be easily exploited, leading to a lack of challenge and immersion.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as getting stuck in walls or objects.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "occult" is characterized by a cooperative multiplayer experience that emphasizes exploration, teamwork, and strategic use of objectives, reminiscent of titles like "Demonologist" and "Phasmophobia." While many players find the mechanics engaging and the atmosphere unsettling, some criticize the repetitive gameplay loop and lack of content, suggesting it can become tiresome after a few hours. Overall, the game shows potential with its fluid mechanics and multiplayer functionality, but it requires further polish and additional content to enhance the experience.
- “I really enjoyed the gameplay loop of exploring the maps, finding keys to investigate new areas, finding the objective-based items, and then figuring out how to use them to complete the objectives.”
- “Occult is a perfect game session with friends if you're looking for a sneak and destroy type of horror game that has enough gameplay to discover what needs to be done, while also having new fear behind it to keep you on your toes.”
- “Enormous potential, somewhat fluid gameplay, bugs are minor and not at all game-breaking or even damaging to the experience, multiplayer was lag-free and shared in the intensity between players, sound design could use some work as certain local sounds can be heard map-wide, but otherwise, the aesthetic and gameplay make this a steal at five bucks.”
- “It also seemed incredibly unfair unless you play for a long time to understand the game mechanics and hitboxes, which I wasn't going to dedicate to something I was having a major dislike for the entire time I played it.”
- “Very poor gameplay, identical enemies.”
- “Not scary, pretty boring gameplay, very lacking endings.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detailed locations and overall aesthetic, while others criticize them as outdated or poorly executed, likening them to graphics from a PlayStation 2 emulator. While certain elements, like monster designs, are noted for being visually frightening, many users express disappointment in the overall quality and realism of the graphics, suggesting that improvements could enhance the game's atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant factor in the game's reception, with opinions ranging from good to terrible.
- “Pretty cool game overall, good graphics and a nice jump scare selection.”
- “The graphics are good, I enjoyed the locations and scenery a lot.”
- “The graphics are epic.”
- “The graphical options needed some adjustment before it felt smooth enough.”
- “Overall good, but I thought if the developer can fix some annoying glitches and make the visual graphics more realistic, it can be more terrifying and spooky.”
- “The game graphics are too bad and weird.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its spooky and immersive qualities, featuring effective jump scares and well-designed maps that enhance tension. Players appreciate the creepy ambiance and the thrill of being hunted by enemies, making it a fun experience, especially when played with friends. However, some users suggest adding more maps to diversify the atmospheric experience further.
- “The game excels in creating a spooky atmosphere, filled with jump scares that keep players alert.”
- “The atmosphere is creepy and fun to play with friends.”
- “Very atmospheric, and loaded with jump scares.”
- “Please add more maps, so players can feel a more diverse atmosphere.”
- “I feel being carried off by the throat by the occult person and left to hang on a hook or sacrificing table for later would amp up the atmosphere far more than being tapped by a lantern.”
- “The atmosphere the game delivers is one of a kind.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is polarizing, with some players appreciating its horror elements and mission-based structure across three expansive maps, while others criticize it for lacking depth and coherence. Many reviews highlight the need for clearer direction and better clues, as well as improvements to AI behavior, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling story, leading to mixed feelings among players.
- “Best horror game I've ever played, such a good storyline.”
- “Do yourself a favor, pick this up, bring some friends and enjoy your Halloween with a game that brings story, scares, and survival to the table.”
- “It's a bit like some other 4 player horror games out there at the moment but you can choose how to finish the missions, some good scares & very atmospheric.”
- “The game is stupid and boring; these positive reviews are fake. The game's story is non-existent; it's just a mindless run-around game, and you're forced to die and restart by the monsters that can easily outrun you. You can't change the graphics, and the game is just not enjoyable. Give it a go, but don't expect much from it.”
- “Map design was decent, but the AI could use some work. I'd like a little more direction as far as story elements.”
- “Lack of clues on both of the missions wasted an hour of me just looking around and getting killed constantly. Anytime you'd run anywhere, it didn't matter if you were crouching or just trying to avoid the AI; they just come after you and kill you through walls. Running isn't much of an option either, as you end up getting stuck in a room with nowhere to go. The constant swarm of AI is just borderline annoying.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally enjoyable but suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer and AI interactions, which can disrupt gameplay. Players have reported issues with jumping mechanics and map stability, leading to frustrating experiences despite the overall fun factor.
- “Still a bit buggy when monsters/bosses hunt you or other players.”
- “Lost a few rounds because of glitches.”
- “My only complaint about the game is some of the glitches we face.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its chaotic and creepy elements, often leading to hilarious moments, especially during panic situations. Players find the combination of jump scares and unexpected comedic scenarios enjoyable, particularly when playing with friends. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to blend horror and humor effectively.
- “It's chaotic, creepy, and often hilarious—especially when everyone’s panicking and someone gets dragged into the void.”
- “Models can be weird, stuff breaks, and the scares sometimes go from terrifying to accidentally funny.”
- “This game can be very funny to play with mates.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers a mix of opinions on replayability; while some players find it fun and worth revisiting, others feel that the limited impact of different difficulty levels restricts its replay value. At a low price point of $4-5, it is considered to have decent replayability, though not universally praised.
- “Super fun and plenty of replay value!”
- “It has some nice replayability, too!”
- “On top of that, different difficulties don't impact much, so replayability is limited.”
- “Not much of replay value.”
- “For $4-5, the game has replay value.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, particularly for its engaging chase themes that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the similarity in style to the music from the developers' previous title, Ghost Watchers, while noting that the intensity of the game is heightened by the aggressive nature of the enemies. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, especially given the game's price.
- “Love the chase music.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the background music fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's theme, which detracts from the overall experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and monotonous, detracting from the overall experience. While the game features fluid gameplay and effective multiplayer functions, the visual quality and repetitive tasks can lead to frustration.
- “It's very grindy.”
- “The game looks so bad it hurts my eyes, and the tasks are tedious and monotonous, making anyone want to give up.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has notable technical issues and requires further optimization, as players experienced difficulties with party invitations and getting stuck in certain areas. Despite these problems, it remains enjoyable for short sessions with friends and offers good value for its price.
- “It's price performance is excellent!”
- “There's some technical issues and optimizations needed, but it's playable and fun for a few quick runs with friends.”
- “Optimization needs improvement; my friends and I had an issue where I couldn't invite anyone to the party until I restarted the game a few times. We also managed to get stuck in some parts of the maps.”
- “Optimization is lacking; my friends and I had issues where I couldn't invite anyone to the party until I restarted the game several times. We also got stuck in some parts of the maps.”
- “The game's optimization is poor, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times that ruin the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs and glitches due to the lack of proper optimization, making it frustrating to play.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over unfulfilled promises of development and a lack of updates, leading to a perception of stagnation and exploitation.
- “These devs are known for making cash grabs!”
- “Seriously, there's always potential, but the development is just empty promises. I've had this game for a while with no updates, no growth—just a Steam cash grab.”