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Cult of the Lamb

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2022

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Quick resume

Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator

Pros

  • Addictive gameplay loop
  • Unique blend of roguelike and base management
  • Charming art style and music
  • Deep cult management mechanics
  • Engaging combat and boss fights

Cons

  • Combat can feel shallow or repetitive
  • Late-game grind and rng frustration
  • Some bugs and technical issues
  • Limited multiplayer functionality
  • Micro-management can become tedious

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to manage their cult, choose rituals, build and decorate base, and select combat styles and upgrades."

  • Competence
    3

    "Combat is accessible but offers skill-based challenges especially in boss fights; base management requires strategic decisions."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal progression and cult management rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    5

    "Highly addictive gameplay loop with players reporting long sessions and habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    1

    "Primarily single-player with some co-op support; cooperation is limited but present in multiplayer mode."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Strong customization of cult base, followers, and doctrines; players creatively manage and decorate their cult."

  • Domination
    3

    "Players exert control over followers and enemies, including punishing dissenters and imposing authority."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Players use the game as a distraction and immersive escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Engagement driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire rather than obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players explore different cult management strategies, combat builds, and rituals."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Procedurally generated dungeons and multiple regions encourage discovery and curiosity."

  • Expression
    4

    "Extensive follower customization, base decoration, and naming allow self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong fantasy elements with occult themes, mythical gods, and supernatural powers."

  • Fellowship
    2

    "Some community feeling through cult followers and multiplayer, but mostly individual play."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills in combat and cult management, unlocking upgrades and new content."

  • Health
    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity components."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during combat and management; not designed for idle play."

  • Intimacy
    1

    "Some social interactions with followers and multiplayer, but limited close relationship building."

  • Leadership
    5

    "Players lead and manage their cult, making authoritative decisions and guiding followers."

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong emphasis on accumulating resources, upgrades, and expanding the cult."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Base building and management offer relaxing moments balanced with tense combat."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Appealing art style, music, and satisfying combat provide sensory enjoyment."

  • Status
    -2

    "Limited social recognition or ranking; focus is on personal cult status rather than public acclaim."

  • Story
    3

    "Engaging narrative with lore and emergent storytelling through cult and world interactions."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Requires planning in cult management, resource allocation, and combat tactics."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Combat and boss fights provide suspense and challenge, though not extreme tension."

  • Value
    5

    "Players report high value for time and money with extensive content and replayability."

  • Violence
    4

    "Combat involves defeating enemies and sacrificial rituals, with a dark violent theme."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players manage cult survival through resource and faith management, and avoid threats in dungeons."

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