Cult of the Lamb

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  • Summary: Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult. BUILD YOUR FLOCK. Collect and use resources to build new structures, perform dark rituals toStart your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult. BUILD YOUR FLOCK. Collect and use resources to build new structures, perform dark rituals to appease the gods, and give sermons to reinforce the faith of your flock. DESTROY THE NON-BELIEVERS. Explore a sprawling, randomly generated world, fight off hordes of enemies and defeat rival cult leaders in order to absorb their power and assert your cult's dominance. SPREAD YOUR WORD. Train your flock and embark on a quest to explore and discover the secrets of five mysterious regions. Cleanse the non-believers, spread enlightenment and perform mystical rituals on the journey to become the mighty lamb god.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 23, 2022
    90
    For a mish-mash of genres, Cult of the Lamb does an excellent job of making both parts feel significant and dependent on each other. It's gorgeous, rewarding and made me laugh throughout. As your cult progresses and you move on from cleaning up everyone's poop, you will see your followers flourish. Designing and maintaining your base is excellent and I enjoyed the rogue-lite runs that can be completed in easily in under 15 minutes. Highly recommended, cult-based, rogue-lite shenanigans.
  2. Hey Poor Player
    Aug 29, 2022
    90
    Unless you’re a well-meaning-yet-misguided parent from the 80s who magically found themselves transported to the year 2022 (in which case there are other things I would be worrying about), you really have zero reason not to play this game. Cult of the Lamb is the evil-worshipping, cult-building, god-slaying video game with a perfect creepy-cute aesthetic that I never knew that I wanted—and I’m so incredibly glad that it exists.
  3. PLAY
    Oct 15, 2022
    90
    Masterfully blends two disparate genres without making many sacrifices. This quirky management-roguelike hybrid has the makings of a cult classic. [Issue#19, p.96]
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  4. Digital Chumps
    Aug 16, 2022
    88
    Cult of the Lamb is perfect example of an innovative indie that proclaims to be one genre, but assumes multiple identities and delivers. The game’s charming yet disturbing theme lends you freedom to play as you want, and have your actions make sense on the lore-front. Yes, this roguelite is most likely the easiest and most accessible compared to its competitors, but that accessibility comes at a cost of some gameplay, like combat, lacking depth and complexity for genre veterans. Knowing all of this, should you sacrifice your time to the altar of The One Who Waits? To this, we say yes.
  5. Push Square
    Aug 14, 2022
    80
    Cult of the Lamb is a game that is much more than the sum of its parts. Taken on their own neither the combat nor the cult management would be strong enough to carry the title, but together they form a compelling whole that's then further enhanced by the delightful art style and pervasive sinister tone. It's evil and wonderful and more than a little unhinged. It's also one of the most impressive games of the year.
  6. Finger Guns
    Aug 23, 2022
    80
    Dividing its time beautifully between rouge-like dungeon crawler and cult management simulator, Cult of the lamb is everything you would want and need from the mix of genres. A fantastic soundtrack and incredibly moreish gameplay, this is a big recommendation for anyone who is in awe of the vibrantly cute aesthetic it presents. While it’s currently harrowed by some glitches preventing certain aspects of gameplay from shining, once these are ironed out this could easily be ‘Game of the Year’ material.
  7. Games.cz
    Aug 23, 2022
    80
    You will never look at sheep the same way again after playing Cult of the Lamb. It’s a fun, cute roguelite mixed with taking care of your own twisted animal community. And it’s very well done.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
  3. Negative: 14 out of 34
  1. PanteraHouse
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. Esthetic/ Visuals/sound all top tier. Both the town management / dungeon combat are well done and compliment eachother well.Fantastic game. Esthetic/ Visuals/sound all top tier. Both the town management / dungeon combat are well done and compliment eachother well. Very satisfying loop and hard to put down… Expand
  2. Kaoz_Clown
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Im seeing a lot of reviews of people complaining of a fog bug and other things. I myself have put hours into this game and luckily have notIm seeing a lot of reviews of people complaining of a fog bug and other things. I myself have put hours into this game and luckily have not experienced any of these. I have found the game visually great with a fun art style and music I am personally enjoying. The rouge like elements are fun but a larger weapon verity wouldn't hurt but I don't feel it holds it back either. But for me the best part and most fun to be had is interacting and building your cut, there is a lot of laughs and fun to be had in that part of the game.… Expand
  4. Ulriken
    Apr 15, 2023
    9
    You're a lamb and you need to build a cult following around you. All this starts on a very creepy note. You yourself were chosen to undergoYou're a lamb and you need to build a cult following around you. All this starts on a very creepy note. You yourself were chosen to undergo this task, but at what cost? Your cult involves some work, but you'll be nicely rewarded if you manage to make your followers give you blind dedication. In order to do that you need to gather resources, go on expeditions and do some side quests for your followers. You'll also be visited by some questionable types with an agenda of their own. All this while you clean up poop from the cult grounds to prevent your flock getting sick. An adorable and extremely addictive game. Recommended!… Expand
  5. SebboBastian
    Jan 19, 2023
    7
    Cute little cult game.
    I just did the mistake to level up everything before I did too much progress in the dungeons so it become very    Cute little cult game.
    I just did the mistake to level up everything before I did too much progress in the dungeons so it become very unbalanced. But still, a game filled with small little cute fun details, just missed the big cult orgy seance.    … Expand
  6. NoM3rcy
    Aug 16, 2022
    3
    I loved the game. But I can't play it. Black fog blocks you in base and there is nothing you can do. That ruined a 10 day play, and thenI loved the game. But I can't play it. Black fog blocks you in base and there is nothing you can do. That ruined a 10 day play, and then happened again at first day on my new game. I am so tired of games not ready to be played being launched. Fix it. Players are customers, imagine if every product in the world need updates with fixes to work.… Expand
  7. VajraEnki
    Sep 3, 2022
    2
    El gameplay no es terrible pero tampoco suficientemente pulido como para ser disfrutable ni de lejos; el abanico de movimientos es más queEl gameplay no es terrible pero tampoco suficientemente pulido como para ser disfrutable ni de lejos; el abanico de movimientos es más que reducido, un solo movimiento por arma, habiendo solo 5 armas, puro spamear X, y un abanico de hechizos que acaba reducido a 3 porque el resto no sirven para nada. Aburrido, monótono, sin nada que ofrecer a nivel jugable, y no ayuda que las salas que lo hacen del género rogue tengan cero variedad y cero personalidad; a nivel de rogue es el peor trabajo que he visto en mi vida, como si no pretendiese ser rogue realmente o lo hubiesen hecho en 3 dias, apostaría que eso es lo que sucedió, un cambio de rumbo para aprobechar la popularidad del genero, pero lo cierto es que funcionaría mil veces mejor como juego lineal porque lo que han hecho a nivel de rogue es ridículo.

    La mecánica de la secta está bien, es entretenida y original, pero en 6 horas lo tendrás todo al maximo y no quedará nada por hacer. El diseño de bosses es interesante, nada notable pero hace más ligero el sufrimiento que es todo lo demás. Por último a nivel de decisión estética y enfoque está claro que destaca y es bueno, el de la dirección artística es el único que realmente puso esfuerzo en este proyecto, una lastima que eso sea solo un reclamo: Este juego fue hecho para ser vendido por su aspecto visual y fingiendo ser un rogue que no es.

    Tremenda maniobra de marketing, un juego que no llega a mediocre hecho con la única intención de virilizarse por su estética, y lo peor es que les ha funcionado.    … Expand
  8. Sario
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Bug, Bugs, Bugs, Ritual freezes, no Snail spawn and FPS Drops
    The game could have been so good, but technically it was a disaster.
    PC    Bug, Bugs, Bugs, Ritual freezes, no Snail spawn and FPS Drops
    The game could have been so good, but technically it was a disaster.

    PC patches 4 : 0 Consoles patches
    Edit: PC Patch #5    … Expand

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#13 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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#53 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022