The You Testament: The 2D Coming
- February 1, 2023
- MDickie
Get on Steam"The You Testament: The 2D Coming" is a 2D side-scrolling game that allows players to experience the biblical epic from a first-person perspective. With the ability to shape the story and play as various characters, the game challenges players to navigate the line between good and evil. The game also features a variety of powers and the ability to replay with a character of your own creation. This unique take on the original 3D game encourages players to challenge their preconceptions of religious history.
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Reviews
- The game offers a hilarious and chaotic sandbox experience, allowing players to interact with biblical events in absurd and entertaining ways.
- It features a robust character editor and a variety of gameplay mechanics, including RPG elements and the ability to perform miracles or cause chaos.
- For its low price, the game provides a fun and unique experience that can lead to countless ridiculous scenarios and memorable moments.
- The controls are confusing and lack customization options, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including low frame rates and outdated graphics that do not meet modern gaming standards.
- Its offensive content and satirical take on religious themes may not be suitable for all players, potentially alienating some audiences.
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is a humorous and irreverent take on biblical narratives, closely following the life of Jesus while incorporating elements from "The Life of Brian" and "The Matrix." Players can choose to adhere to the original biblical storyline or diverge significantly, with the plot featuring absurdity and nihilism that challenges traditional notions of divine order. The gameplay mechanics initially lead to chaotic encounters, but eventually guide players toward meaningful interactions that advance the plot.
“You can follow the story of the Bible exactly or deviate from it as much as the game allows.”
“Finally started to proceed with the plot by interacting with the right people.”
“The goofified story sticks close to the source and the transpired collateral may only seem vaguely offensive to prudes because it undermines the notion of divine order or intelligent design, mocking the very existence by putting its silliness on display in a nihilistically absurd manner.”
“Didn't really know how to proceed with the plot, so after learning some basic mechanics, I mostly ended up laying on the ground waiting while they stopped beating me. I ended up killing all the Romans I saw, escaping most of the judgment trials by the will of the crowd, no matter that I was on a killing spree beheading those arrogant jerks.”
“It still follows the story of Jesus but now with the life of Brian and Matrix elements thrown in, with all the miracles and magical powers you learn being explained as Jesus and Satan teaching you how to manipulate the 'code' of the physical world around you.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a hybrid of 2D retro adventure and arcade brawler, where players control a priest/prophet navigating through biblical narratives while engaging in combat with various figures. Players have noted a steep learning curve, with initial confusion about mechanics and plot progression, leading to chaotic encounters, such as battling Roman legionnaires. Overall, the gameplay combines exploration and action, offering a unique experience despite some early challenges.
“I was busy reading a gameplay tip!”
“Didn't really know how to proceed with the plot, so after learning some basic mechanics, I mostly ended up lying on the ground waiting while they stopped beating me. I ended up killing all the Romans I saw, escaping most of the judgment trials by the will of the crowd, no matter that I was on a killing spree beheading those arrogant jerks.”
“In the first 4 minutes of my gameplay, I was assaulted by a group of Roman legionnaires.”
“Gameplay itself is a hybrid 2D retro adventure game and 2D arcade brawler, as you guide a priest/prophet, follow Jesus, and fight various biblical figures.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as hilarious and chaotic, stemming from its roguelike simulation that allows for unpredictable interactions with objects and characters. While the combat and dialogue systems are somewhat simplistic, they contribute to a variety of amusing scenarios, making the overall experience entertaining despite its shallow mechanics.
“However, it's not that simple as this is a roguelike simulation where you can interact with a plethora of objects and people in many ways with hilarious results born from a chaotic system with no semblance of order, designed to be this way on purpose.”
“The combat system is actually good (wrestling-like + some interesting magic), the dialogues are mostly Bible quotes, and the game actually offers factions (though you can only be an apostle, a priest, or a citizen), and an NPC friendship system (NPCs can stop being your friend if you become a friend of a person they dislike), though these are shallow systems but for the short experience of this game they work well enough - that is, they provide enough hilarious situations.”
“Hilarious.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting a mix of exhilaration and intensity, particularly during impactful moments like unexpected confrontations. The experience is described as both thrilling and deeply engaging, leaving players feeling energized and fulfilled.
“This game made me feel amazing.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted a lack of options for adjusting resolution and graphics settings, which limits customization. This has led to frustration, particularly for those wanting to modify controls and visual preferences.
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The only problem is I wanted to change the controls and the graphics.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and widescreen monitors, which results in a subpar experience on contemporary gaming PCs.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling it exploits nostalgia rather than offering genuine value, suggesting it capitalizes on abandoned titles for profit.
“This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“I can't believe how many microtransactions are crammed into this game; it ruins the overall enjoyment.”
