The Procession to Calvary Image
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • Summary: Pilfer from pirates, conspire with cardinals and perform miracles with an incompetent magician. The Procession to Calvary is a Pythonesque adventure game made from Renaissance paintings, and a spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed Four Last Things.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. CD-Action
    May 12, 2020
    90
    It’s simply pure entertainment and a lot of laughs. The usage of renaissance paintings was wonderfully executed. [06/2020, p.48]
  2. Apr 15, 2020
    83
    Interesting mix of classic art and black humour à la Monty Python, wrapped in adventure mechanics.
  3. Apr 27, 2020
    83
    In Four Last Things, Joe Richardson invented a whole new genre of sorts. Maybe he doesn’t mess with the formula this time around, but The Procession to Calvary once again delivers all the side-splitting humor and cheeky, clever satire that won me over three years ago. It almost makes me feel guilty to have so much fun playing a game in which I decapitate people, laugh at torture victims, and do the Devil’s bidding (you’ll see). For that I place the blame squarely on Joe Richardson, damn him, and I can’t wait for his next game.
  4. 80
    The Procession to Calvary is proof you can take the old and make something entirely new. Its remixing of Renaissance art is absurd, surreal and ultimately hilarious. It stays true to its challenging point-and-click roots, but if you’re not afraid of some head-scratching, this is a glorious tale of murder and mayhem.
  5. Apr 29, 2020
    80
    The surreal atmosphere of renaissance art, finds its unlikely partner in the unconventional comedy style of the Monty Pythons, and the result is… different. Gameplay-wise, this doesn't reinvent the wheel. Far from it. While very well-made and enjoyable, this is just another point-and-click adventure game - but it doesn't matter, because it's not the gameplay the thing about which you should definitely give The Procession of Calvary a go.
  6. May 7, 2020
    79
    Clocking in at about three hours, I can't say that The Procession to Calvary is for everyone. I looked at the game and its trailer, and immediately knew that it was suited to my tastes. The tired game design is unfortunate, but entirely made up for with the absurd premise and visual style. That said, taste will be a significant factor in determining if Joe Richardson's latest foray into classically-inspired work is for you. Simply put, if the trailer or this review don't entice, then this game probably isn't for you. As for me, I have the sudden craving to talk to an art historian or visit a museum.
  7. Jul 14, 2020
    60
    This crazy, creative little game is worth praising for its originality and worth damning for its stupid story. The only way you’ll love this is if the author’s humour exactly matches your own.

See all 21 Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Jul 3, 2023
    10
    El juego es muy divertido, el estilo artístico que impresionante y el humor de lo mejorcito que he visto desde la que se avecina, los puzzlesEl juego es muy divertido, el estilo artístico que impresionante y el humor de lo mejorcito que he visto desde la que se avecina, los puzzles son entretenidos, ni muy fáciles ni muy difíciles como para frustrar a alguien y si quieres te los puedes saltar con la espada, la banda sonora es preciosa pero puede llegar a ser un poco molesta aveces si te quedas mucho tiempo atascado en una zona, el doblaje al español está súper bien echó asta tal punto que usa expresiones que solo se usan aquí, el precio esta bastante bien pero yo recomiendo comprarlo en pc por 8€ que en consola por 15€. Expand
  2. Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Game was superb, have a lot of fun with it. Defenatly would recommend especialy on Game Pass.
  3. Sep 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arte y humor en cada rincón de este juego. Una aventura gráfica única que te hará decidir si hacer el bien o el mal. Expand
  4. Jun 15, 2020
    8
    Humorous and unpolitically-correct point and click adventure.
    Very unusual and beautiful graphic for a videogame: Backgrounds , sprites and
    Humorous and unpolitically-correct point and click adventure.
    Very unusual and beautiful graphic for a videogame: Backgrounds , sprites and some puzzle are based on renaissance art.
    Most of the jokes are of British humour ...so to appreciate it you have to get along that kind of comedy.
    It's the kind of game that you will play for jokes, originality and visuals ..not for enigmas... so if you are looking for a game with plenty of challenging puzzles maybe this it's not the game for you
    I din't play the first game from the same developer so I can't compare.
    Cons:
    It's short ....you can finish it it in just one afternoon but it also have a the same price of a dvd so it seems fair
    Expand
  5. Jan 31, 2022
    8
    The Procession to Calvary (TPTC) is an excellent and refreshing game that I heard about through a famous YouTuber. Its unusual take on prettyThe Procession to Calvary (TPTC) is an excellent and refreshing game that I heard about through a famous YouTuber. Its unusual take on pretty much every aspect of a game hooked me immediately.

    The visuals of TPTC are striking due to the obvious use of medieval paintings cleverly animated ala Harry Potter-style. This genius approach allows for both unique and humorous effects that wouldn't have been as well executed with traditional realistic graphics. It's also a very ingenious way to circumvent the lack of funding indie games suffer, which in turn raises a question of whether indie games are better off with lower budgets.

    The gameplay of TPTC feels a bit more familiar as it is base on a point-and-click style. You have to explore your environment manually and converse with people you meet to figure out how to move the game forward.

    There were a handful of occasions where I looked up the next step online as it became a bit more obtuse, but overall it was very enjoyable and fun to explore and hear the humorous dialogue that ranged from vulgar to hilarious lunacy.

    Some might lament that the game is rather short. It definitely is short, but to me that's a positive thing that prevents repetition and the game becoming stale, since it's not meant to be taken very seriously.

    The story of the game is borderline nonsense designed to be funny, which it fortunately does very well. Your character is looking for any excuse to murder and will do whatever it takes to get there, with the charming yet funny adventure that ensues. I really enjoyed the random insanity that would come out of people's mouths and the bizarre situations you find yourself in.

    Overall, TPTC is a unique, hilarious and refreshing indie game that may not be everyone's cup of tea, but made for an excellent evening of vintage entertainment for me thanks to Game Pass, so I'm happy for once.
    Expand
  6. Dec 28, 2020
    8
    A brilliant Monty Python style point and click adventure with plenty of dark laugh-out-loud humour. The puzzles are both good and logical onlyA brilliant Monty Python style point and click adventure with plenty of dark laugh-out-loud humour. The puzzles are both good and logical only sending me, head in shame, to a walkthrough twice. A real gem of a game and although short, it is beautifully sweet. Expand
  7. Aug 9, 2020
    5
    It's shockingly short (2.5 hours) and ended just as it was starting to get interesting. The graphics certainly scream "Python-esque" but theIt's shockingly short (2.5 hours) and ended just as it was starting to get interesting. The graphics certainly scream "Python-esque" but the humor definitely does not. I think I chuckled once during the entire game. There's plenty of opportunity for humor with all the bizarre things going on in the background of the paintings, but the game never puts them to any use. For example, in one scene there's two nude men wrestling on a dock for some reason. Click on them and your character says "It's two nude men wrestling". Try to talk or interact with them in any way and she says "I don't need to do that". And that's it. There's no joke here, no point, and no humor. And that's the game. Expand

See all 11 User Reviews