Substitute Priest
- October 31, 2023
- Janne
Get on Steam"Substitute Priest" is a point-and-click adventure game where you play as a priest tasked with uncovering the secrets of a mysterious village. The game focuses on story and player choice, with some light puzzles and moral dilemmas to solve. Interact with various NPCs, listen to their confessions, and make decisions that will affect the narrative. Be prepared for some mild horror elements throughout your journey.
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Reviews
- The game features a fantastic art style and interesting character designs that enhance the overall experience.
- The story is surreal, engaging, and filled with dark humor, making it enjoyable to explore multiple endings.
- Voice acting is decent, contributing to the immersive atmosphere of the game.
- Gameplay is quite basic, primarily involving dialogue and simple tasks with very few puzzles.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some players found the voice acting to be subpar, detracting from the overall experience.
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its surreal and meta qualities, providing an engaging experience that keeps players interested. While the narrative is well-developed, some reviewers feel that the pacing could be improved to allow the plot events to unfold more naturally. Overall, the story is a standout aspect, despite a lighter focus on puzzles.
“Good game with a great story.”
“The story is surreal and meta but certainly never boring.”
“Though, to conclude this topic with some criticism, I feel like the whole story progression as it is realized in the game would've benefitted from a more stretched out plot composition that'd give the events unfolding more room to breathe.”
“While I won't be dissecting the plot in detail, I still want to explain my impressions from playing through the game and basically all endings known to me.”
“The game's (sadly) lighter on the puzzle side, but the story is more fleshed out.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their fantastic and unique hand-drawn art style, effectively conveying the game's atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the character animations and find the art style both engaging and surprising.
“The hand-drawn graphics are good for what they are and get across the atmosphere for the most part.”
“I absolutely love the art style.”
“I love the art style and the way the characters move and talk really cracks me up.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a standard experience typical of classic point-and-click adventures, making it accessible for genre veterans. While it may not offer groundbreaking mechanics, players generally find it enjoyable and visually appealing throughout.
“And to be honest, I loved every second of my gameplay!”
“Generally, they make for an enjoyable visual experience during gameplay at large.”
“Gameplay-wise, this game is a pretty standard affair as far as classic point-and-click adventures are concerned.”
“The gameplay is a run-of-the-mill affair, so players familiar with genre standards will have no problems getting through the game.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-crafted and thoughtfully chosen, though it tends to be forgettable overall. However, the credit song stands out with its dynamic lyrics that change based on the player's choices.
“The music, on the other hand, was well chosen and crafted, but overall forgettable.”
“The song playing throughout the credits is interesting, with lyrics changing according to your playthrough.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by clever Easter eggs that resonate with players familiar with real-life locations, blending elements of comedy with a touch of the eerie and intriguing.
“There are funny easter eggs if you know the places in real life.”
“Scary, funny, interesting.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character designs as exceptional, highlighting their high quality and appeal. However, there is limited feedback on the depth of character development itself.
“The character designs are top tier as well.”
“The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to the story.”
“Each character evolves in a way that feels natural and engaging throughout the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The hand-drawn graphics effectively convey the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience despite their simplicity.
“The hand-drawn graphics are effective in conveying the atmosphere, creating an immersive experience.”
“The game's sound design perfectly complements the visuals, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
“The eerie ambiance and attention to detail in the environment truly draw you into the game's world.”
“The hand-drawn graphics are good for what they are and get across the atmosphere for the most part.”
“The game feels empty and lacks the immersive atmosphere that I was hoping for.”
“Despite the interesting premise, the overall atmosphere falls flat and fails to engage the player.”
