Occultus

About

A thrilling quest at the heart of a powerful occult society. Dive into the heart of an unbelievable investigation set against stunning Italian backdrops. Make your way through the many hidden object scenes and solve the increasingly original puzzles. Your time is limited, so warm up those gray cells!

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

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

+11

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story7 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing story about a family curse and a secret cult, which keeps players engaged.
The graphics and soundtrack are atmospheric and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
There are multiple difficulty options and a helpful hint system, making it accessible for players of varying skill levels.

The voice acting is often criticized as irritating and subpar, detracting from the immersion.
Many puzzles and mini-games are poorly designed, leading to frustration and a reliance on the hint system.
The map navigation is unclear and can be confusing, making it difficult for players to progress without getting lost.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
35%
24%
The game's story is generally regarded as intriguing, featuring themes of family curses and secret cults, which some players found engaging and unexpected. However, the execution suffers from poor voice acting, confusing plot elements, and outdated gameplay mechanics, leading to mixed feelings about the overall enjoyment. While the narrative has potential, many reviewers felt it was undermined by clunky gameplay and a lack of coherent character introductions.
- “An intriguing and cool story about a family curse and a secret cult that worships an entity.”
- “I had a great time with this game, so much so that I ended up playing the whole thing in one sitting because I just had to see how it turned out. The story took me in a direction I didn't fully expect, which was cool.”
- “The makers were trying to weave together a compelling narrative involving mysterious murders, occultism, elite lives, ghosts, visions, and portals.”
- “The voice acting is more irritating than anything; however, the puzzles don't make up for the poor story.”
- “Overall, despite having a fine story, I found this game not too enjoyable because of the scenes and puzzles.”
- “While the storytelling is okay, the game engine is rough, awkward, and buggy.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it outdated and clunky, particularly criticizing the drag-and-drop mechanics and unresponsive interface. While some appreciate the unique puzzle elements and engaging story, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, leading to frustration and confusion during gameplay. Despite its potential, the mechanics feel more suited to earlier gaming eras, detracting from the overall experience.
- “+ Changing the time of day is a cool mechanic.”
- “There were mechanics I'd not come across before, or at least were executed differently (like how to combine objects), and I was invested in the story.”
- “Other than these issues, the gameplay is great and the story is interesting.”
- “Clunky interface and mechanics.”
- “You have to click and drag objects, which is already an annoying mechanic, but often clicks won't register and you will miss objects and actions even though you did the right thing.”
- “Mechanics are not intuitive; if it was a 2014 game I wouldn’t say anything, but it is supposed to be new. Dragging objects you want to use instead of clicking and hoping you’ll hit just the right spot, moving back and forth to pick up the same item that is used in two scenes, and a map that requires 3 clicks before you can move to the desired area is simply annoying.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics are praised for their atmospheric quality, featuring superb backgrounds and visuals that enhance the overall experience. Users highlight the combination of good graphics and a fitting soundtrack, contributing to an immersive environment.
- “Very atmospheric with good graphics and soundtrack!”
- “Nice looking background graphics.”
- “Superb backgrounds and visuals.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, complementing the graphics effectively, with a standout soundtrack and engaging background music that enhances the overall experience.
- “Very atmospheric with good graphics and soundtrack!”
- “Cool background music.”
- “The music is reasonable.”
- “The music is reasonable, but it lacks the depth and variety to keep me engaged.”
- “While the soundtrack is decent, it feels repetitive and uninspired after a few hours of gameplay.”
- “The background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience of the game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as many mini-games and puzzle solutions rely on random trial-and-error rather than skill, leading to a sense of wasted time and annoyance with unresponsive game mechanics.
- “Most of the mini-games and puzzle solutions are random, tedious, and simply a waste of time.”
- “You need to use every object with everything until something works, which is not only tedious but also frustrating when the game engine won't register your clicks.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, featuring impressive graphics and a captivating soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- “The game creates a very atmospheric experience with stunning graphics and an immersive soundtrack!”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly engaging, drawing you into the world with its detailed visuals and haunting music.”
- “Every element contributes to a rich atmosphere that keeps you captivated throughout the gameplay.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers minimal replay value, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing the main content.
- “The game offers minimal replay value, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to return, resulting in minimal replay value.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes and choices leads to minimal replay value.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is criticized for being rough and buggy, which detracts from the overall experience despite an acceptable storyline.
- “While the storytelling is okay, the game engine is rough, awkward, and buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”