Sagebrush

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  • Summary: When the members of a cult take their own lives, only you can discover the truth behind the tragedy. Inspired by real-world cults, Sagebrush is a first-person narrative-driven adventure game which thrusts players into the role of a truth-seeker who must investigate the tragic circumstancesWhen the members of a cult take their own lives, only you can discover the truth behind the tragedy. Inspired by real-world cults, Sagebrush is a first-person narrative-driven adventure game which thrusts players into the role of a truth-seeker who must investigate the tragic circumstances of the Perfect Heaven cult’s mass suicide.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Gaming Age
    Aug 21, 2019
    100
    It may not look like much, but it bets big on its ability to draw you in to a horrifying story — and, by the end of its short running time, it’s succeeded at doing that beyond any shadow of a doubt.
  2. PlayStation Country
    Aug 12, 2019
    80
    Sagebrush is an excellent story-based game with a great climax and payoff at the end. Perhaps a little short though. Recommended.
  3. GamingTrend
    Sep 3, 2019
    70
    Sagebrush delivers on an interesting plot that draws you into the game. However, the gameplay is not quite enough to carry the rest of the game. It’s short length and limited gameplay options cut a bit into what was an overall positive experience. I just wish that there was a bit more to experience.
  4. TheSixthAxis
    Aug 16, 2019
    60
    Sagebrush's story isn't one that will leave a lasting impression and the pacing can feel off, but it is succinct, suspenseful, and on sale for less than a fiver, making it well worth your time if 90s cult thrillers are your jam.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. cobwt
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    This game is exceptional. Not only it builds the atmosphere little by little but also slowly introduces the plot elements to keep you on edge.This game is exceptional. Not only it builds the atmosphere little by little but also slowly introduces the plot elements to keep you on edge. On top of that it is a great character study of someone who got involved with a cult. There is a lot of environmental storytelling and subplots about specific members of the cult. I really like the voice of the main character (Lily) on tape recorders pushing the story forward. If you can forget that the tape recorders are a gimmick plot device that might seem out of the place you are going to have great time! The game is now for something like 10 $ on PS store. Totally worth your time and money!… Expand
  2. benyamxn
    May 12, 2022
    10
    This game is criminally underrated, and it really makes me sad how no one's talking about it.
    The concept of investigating a ranch for a mass    This game is criminally underrated, and it really makes me sad how no one's talking about it.
    The concept of investigating a ranch for a mass suicide sure seemed strange to make a game out of; but I'm happy to say they managed to make the gameplay work quite well.
    The game takes around 3-3.5 hours to beat (2-2.5 if you're not as slow as me lol) and fully explore. My whole experience with this game was memorable and I highly recommend playing it.

    Also, getting the platinum trophy is super trivial, if it matters to you.    … Expand
  4. twboc
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Grate Game! Very Atmospheric! GET IT! MONEY WELL SPENT! It will take you only a couple of hours. Great story worth every penny!
  5. Parallax
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    The atmosphere of this game is really good. Not good graphics but that's not at all what it's about and that kinda adds to the eerieness ofThe atmosphere of this game is really good. Not good graphics but that's not at all what it's about and that kinda adds to the eerieness of the game.

    Took me 2 hours and 38 min to beat and platinum. It was a good story and a great payoff at the end. Although I was left with one unanswered question.

    This game is definetly about the journey as you piece together what happend at Sagebush Ranch and discovering the conclusion. Decent puzzles to figure out as well.    … Expand
  6. MonsterBear
    Aug 9, 2019
    7
    Fun game, not very hard but will test you a little. Easy plat and good story.
  7. tadnid
    Jan 20, 2023
    5
    Walking sim. Short and you'll feel that you've heard the story before. I have no idea how this got rated better than "the suicide of RachelWalking sim. Short and you'll feel that you've heard the story before. I have no idea how this got rated better than "the suicide of Rachel Forster", another walking sim.… Expand
  8. Drust
    May 9, 2020
    1
    First person perspective but no option to invert the Y axis. If like me, you've got years of muscle memory built up for inverted aim buy on aFirst person perspective but no option to invert the Y axis. If like me, you've got years of muscle memory built up for inverted aim buy on a platform where the Y axis can be changed outside the game.… Expand