The Unholy Society
- February 25, 2020
- Cat-astrophe Games
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamThe Unholy Society is the first part of BonBon's crazy adventures. Inspired by '80s and '90s movies, comic books, as well as everything else that fits into the categories of "iconic"and "pop culture", it takes a humorous look at usually not-so-humorous themes.
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Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- The game features a unique blend of humor and pop-culture references, making for an entertaining experience.
- Visually appealing with stylish graphics and a vibrant color palette that enhances the comedic and horror elements.
- The combat system, while initially frustrating, grows on players and offers a decent variety of spells and combos.
- The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 1-2 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
- The controls can be frustrating, particularly the mouse-dragging mechanic during combat, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- The price point feels high for the amount of content offered, leading many to recommend waiting for a discount.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's story features interesting characters and charm, but many reviewers feel it lacks depth and originality, often describing it as cliché. While some appreciate the humor and engaging dialogue, others criticize the linearity and limited content, suggesting it may not justify its full price. Overall, the narrative combines personal and professional themes but could benefit from more substance.
“The story and characters were interesting, but much like the rest of the game, could have used more depth.”
“It had decent gameplay, great characters, and a charming story.”
“As I said, it has funny moments and a cool story, but with so little content, it is not worth the full price; it should be sold at 50% off or more.”
“This game is pretty, but the story is cliche and the combat system is strange and bad.”
“Or rather not a game, but a cartoon-like experience where a player participates by reading through pop-culture reference-filled dialogue leading you through a linear story just to engage in some QTE.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is described as a mixed bag, with some funny dialogue and moments that stand out, but overall it can be hit or miss. While there are instances of well-crafted humor that enhance the experience, the limited content may not justify the full price for some players.
“Some well thought out combat and game mechanics, plus tons of actual, real humor makes it an absolute positive stellar sign.”
“The game looks good, and some of the dialogue is funny (it's a bit hit or miss overall though).”
“As I said, it has funny moments and a cool story.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their vibrant use of color and appealing style, with aesthetics being a standout feature. While there is only one graphics option available, both the visuals and sound are well-executed, leaving players eager for future releases from the developers.
“The game’s visuals had a nice use of color and a good style.”
“Graphics and sound are well done; I'm looking forward to more games by these developers in the future.”
“There is just one graphics option to enable or disable effects.”
“Graphics API: OpenGL”
“Aesthetics is the strongest feature of the game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by well-designed combat and mechanics infused with humor, delivering a nostalgic 90's occult comedy experience. While it emphasizes artistic talent, it also provides a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience that stands out visually.
“Some well thought-out combat and game mechanics, plus tons of actual, real humor, makes it an absolute positive stellar sign.”
“This one delivers on its promise in spades: full-on 90's occult comedy with breezy and headache-free mechanics.”
“This is a game that highlights artistic talent more than any other gameplay attribute, and it does it well enough to stand out visually.”
“This is a game that highlights artistic talent more than any other gameplay attribute and it does it well enough to stand out visually.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring ambient tracks that enhance the spooky atmosphere, though it is infrequent. The transition to a rock/metal hybrid during boss battles adds a unique flair, which some players may find amusing while others might find it frustrating, especially after multiple attempts at challenging encounters.
“The atmosphere is supported by nice, ambient tracks that set a spooky vibe, with the game breaking into an outright rock/metal hybrid song during the boss battle. This might be either a pleasant comical addition or something you’ll be turning off with shaking hands based on how many times you had to replay said battle.”
“The atmosphere is supported by nice, ambient tracks that set a spooky vibe, but the game breaks into an outright rock/metal hybrid song during the boss battle, which might be either a pleasant comical addition or something you’ll be turning off with shaking hands based on how many times you had to replay said battle.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
“While the soundtrack has its moments, many tracks feel out of place and disrupt the overall immersion of the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by ambient tracks that create a spooky vibe, complemented by a contrasting rock/metal hybrid song during boss battles, which can be either a humorous touch or a frustrating distraction depending on the player's experience.
“The atmosphere is supported by nice, ambient tracks that set a spooky vibe, with the game breaking into an outright rock/metal hybrid song during the boss battle. This might be either a pleasant comical addition or something you’ll be turning off with shaking hands based on how many times you had to replay that battle.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with stunning visuals and haunting sound design that keeps you on edge.”
“Every corner of the game is filled with a palpable tension, enhanced by the eerie soundscapes that make you feel like you're truly part of the experience.”
