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Sancticide

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49%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, grinding
53% User Score Based on 43 reviews

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Sancticide is a single player hack and slash game with fantasy, post-apocalyptic, dark fantasy and violence themes. It was developed by Red Square Games and was released on March 11, 2026. It received neutral reviews from players.

RoadmapOur Early Access Roadmap outlines the key additions and improvements we plan to make. These aim to deepen the game's story, expand your experience, and refine Ezechiel the Seventh's brutal journey. This roadmap marks the foundation of what's to come, but it's not set in stone. Your feedback will continue to shape Sancticide, and we’re committed to adapting the game based on your insights a…

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Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews
story8 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • Beautiful and atmospheric graphics with an intriguing post-apocalyptic biblical setting.
  • Engaging and good story with rich lore and interesting world-building elements.
  • Combat system has potential; some players find it satisfying and reminiscent of games like The Witcher 3.
  • Numerous bugs including game-breaking progression blockers, disappearing items, and frequent FPS drops hinder gameplay experience.
  • Clunky and unresponsive combat mechanics with problematic camera control, hit detection issues, and unreliable blocking/parrying.
  • AI voice acting is widely criticized as emotionless, robotic, and immersion-breaking, lowering overall narrative impact.
  • gameplay
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is generally described as functional but unrefined, with combat mechanics like blocking and parrying often feeling clumsy or unreliable. While some unique ideas such as the kosherness morality system show potential, they remain underdeveloped and fail to significantly impact gameplay. Overall, the experience can be repetitive and hindered by technical issues, but early access status suggests room for improvement.

    • “The gameplay is well done but nothing revolutionary; it gets the job done without being frustrating.”
    • “Being early access, there are some truly fun mechanics, and I might have laughed a little too much getting my first gun honestly can't wait to play it more!”
    • “Game is actually good and kinda easy; gameplay is pretty fun (I use a controller) but fights can be repetitive pretty fast. The story is also good but nothing exceptional; the setup is quite original.”
    • “The gameplay is clumsy, the combat system is disappointing, the leveling is pointless, and the lore is lost in a messy narrative.”
    • “One of the most important gameplay mechanics — blocking and parrying — often doesn't function properly.”
    • “This shows promise, but right now, the gameplay is an endless stunblock (both for you and your foes), and there's no immediate means of using the loot you gain, only a sense of pointlessness and loss.”
  • story
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is noted for its unique, biblical apocalypse-inspired setting and intriguing premise, with some players appreciating its depth and potential. However, it often suffers from inconsistent narration, amateurish dialogue, and distracting AI voice acting, which hinder immersion and emotional engagement. Overall, the story shows promise but feels underdeveloped and uneven in its current early access state.

    • “On paper, Sancticide, even though it's in early access, is full of rich, dramatic material, a world torn apart by an apocalypse straight out of the Book of Revelation, a tormented protagonist named Ezechiel, and a mission to wipe out corruption in the name of a divine purpose.”
    • “Interesting story, great writing, setting and premise.”
    • “Story overall is intriguing, fresh, and is what keeps me playing, though not presented the best via dialog.”
    • “The maps were terrible, the narration was terrible with AI voices, and the game didn't make much sense as there are enemies you fight and your fellow brethren and NPC quest givers seem like enemies too.”
    • “❌ The story doesn’t quite pull you in: there are some contradictions in the narrative that make it hard to stay invested, and it just doesn’t have the weight or depth it feels like it’s aiming for.”
    • “The story didn’t grip me, the AI voice at points just kinda felt laughable, and the mechanics that were supposed to make it stand out didn’t feel fully realized.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally described as decent but not outstanding, with some appreciating the game's aesthetic blend of post-apocalypse and ancient themes. While visuals are serviceable and improved over time, they lack a distinct style and occasionally suffer from minor issues, though performance on devices like the Steam Deck is solid. Overall, graphics contribute positively but are not the primary draw for most players.

    • “Beautiful visuals carry a lot of the experience, backed by a good story and decent audio that keeps things enjoyable.”
    • “I loved the idea and graphics and was very excited to give it a try.”
    • “I will keep the game in hopes that it gets better because I do like the concept and graphics of the game.”
    • “The graphics are okay for an early access but the whole game lacks a unique style; it’s your run-of-the-mill garbage-fill contemporary rundown cities.”
    • “Cutscenes are motion graphics narrated by a voice that is not your character, but is supposed to be.”
    • “Graphics are low mid-tier but not the most important thing I look for in a title.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its strong and immersive atmosphere, effectively drawing players into its setting. However, some feel that lack of rewarding gameplay can hinder engagement with the lore and overall experience.

    • “The game draws you in with its atmosphere.”
    • “If you enjoy challenging slashers with a strong atmosphere, it's definitely worth giving it a shot.”
    • “Overall, I kinda like Sancticide now, even how clunky it can be, and damn... I just love the atmosphere and the setting!”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is polarizing, with some finding the dialogue and scenarios offensively unfunny, while others enjoy its ridiculousness to the point of bursting out laughing. Overall, the humor is often perceived as unintentionally comedic due to its poor quality.

    • “There were multiple moments I was bursting out laughing at the ridiculousness that was playing out in front of me.”
    • “I think it's funny that there are guns.”
    • “Genuinely so terrible it's almost funny.”
    • “Eye-rolling dialogue, and overall just an offensively unfunny game.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users praise the music as fantastic, highlighting it alongside high-quality 2D art and audio, indicating an overall strong and polished auditory experience.

    • “Music is fantastic!”
    • “Music, 2D art, and audio are on a very high level.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is notably time-consuming and demanding, often requiring significant effort and persistence, almost like needing an extra life to keep going.

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Sancticide is a hack and slash game with fantasy, post-apocalyptic, dark fantasy and violence themes.

Sancticide is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Sancticide.

Sancticide was released on March 11, 2026.

Sancticide was developed by Red Square Games.

Sancticide has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Sancticide is a single player game.

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