CULTIC: Chapter One

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Destructoid
    Nov 11, 2022
    70
    I’m merely lukewarm on Cultic’s first episode, which is to say that I liked it, but it didn’t get my thighs grinding. It’s a solid experience that helps prove the point that a solo-developer experience doesn’t have to mean that concessions have been made. It didn’t make me feel like I had to cut it any slack when comparing it to titles from larger developers, which is good because I wouldn’t anyway. Even if it’s not a massive win, I still think it belongs in the heavyweight category. And for its launch price, it’s a steal.
  2. CD-Action
    Oct 20, 2022
    60
    Cultic borrows heavily from grandpa Blood, but is a step backwards compared to Monolith’s cult classic. Admittedly, all available guns are fun to use, but even though the game is short, it still overstays its welcome due to bloated, boring environments and repetitive enemies.

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#100 Best PC Game of 2022

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. KrillerBomb
    Nov 14, 2022
    0
    Just another Doom clone that does not live up to its expectations. Music is good and the sound effects are good, but nothing else.
  2. criticalgamer
    Mar 27, 2023
    2
    Just another game trying to be 'different' by purposefully copying ancient successful games on a shoestring budget using the 'retro aesthetic'Just another game trying to be 'different' by purposefully copying ancient successful games on a shoestring budget using the 'retro aesthetic' as an excuse for the game to both look and run terribly. Looks just enough like old doom/wolfenstien to get rubes to buy it but just different enough to avoid an IP lawsuit.… Full Review »
  3. Babutto
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    It's a surprisingly good game.

    Pros.: - Old-school. - Many secrets. - Upgrade weapons. - Map design is very nice and neat. - Game    It's a surprisingly good game.

    Pros.:
    - Old-school.
    - Many secrets.
    - Upgrade weapons.
    - Map design is very nice and neat.
    - Game design.
    - Story and notes.

    Cons.:
    - Sometimes the colors look dull.    … Full Review »
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