Cult of the Lamb

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User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 90 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 90
  3. Negative: 34 out of 90

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  1. DeltaDeo
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    Great game! Some followers keep asking to make others eat poop as pranks but after sacrificing the prankster the others haven't step out of line!!!! 10/10
  2. Gen_justin
    Sep 3, 2022
    8
    Very enjoyable. Some bugs but much better as of late Aug 2022. A few more features would be nice. Hopefully there will be a sequel.
  3. umaumai
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
    This is a hard game to put down. The art is beautiful and it has a very addictive game play loop. It's a little top heavy with all of the game mechanics you have to remember while juggling a somewhat lackluster combat system, team management system, massive upgrade system all while keeping up with a survival system. Some of the things I was supposed to be doing got lost in the many foldsThis is a hard game to put down. The art is beautiful and it has a very addictive game play loop. It's a little top heavy with all of the game mechanics you have to remember while juggling a somewhat lackluster combat system, team management system, massive upgrade system all while keeping up with a survival system. Some of the things I was supposed to be doing got lost in the many folds of this game, but I really enjoyed my time playing it. I honestly don't know what the reviews are talking about with the frame rate issue on Switch. I bought it there so that I could have it on the go. The frame rate has yet to make the game "unplayable" or even unenjoyable for me. If that is something that you are worried about I'd look for it on a different system as it's available everywhere. The last thing I'll say is that the cute art that it is wrapped in makes the cult setting really unnerving. Very unnerving.… Expand
  4. Grevproduction
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    Cute, fun, very curse and animal crossing from hell it is an interesting experience to become a leader but performance is a bit let down for the switch console.
  5. cfc1998
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    Amazing concept, beautiful animations, combat is a bit meh for a 2D game. Liked this game a lot, tho i did experience some crashes in my playthrough
  6. C0QUINH0
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is awesome, with a very creative history and with spectacular mechanics… I love this game! Perfect!… Expand
  7. CharoNs
    Aug 18, 2022
    9
    In my experience, the game is really fun to play. During my adventure, I did not find any bugs (version 1.0.8-1.0.9 PC). Building your own cult is a very interesting and rare procedure. t was done in a very good and transparent manner. The plot was quite interesting but a bit short.
  8. DucksQuack
    Aug 29, 2022
    9
    What an incredible game! More! Few minor bugs but nothing game braking. Cult building and dungeon crawling is top notch!
  9. SoldierOfShadow
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible. It’s one of my favorite switch games and I’ve recommended it to many friends. Yes it has some bugs and performance issues but they’ve improved it a lot since launch and there’s nothing game breaking.
  10. Nexu_Ultimate
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    animal crossing if they have a polyamorous relationship with doom and binding with issac
  11. Nintenderek
    Oct 26, 2022
    9
    This is simply a fun game that's easy to put a bunch of hours into. If you are into rogue like games or animal crossing like games, this game has elements of both and does both quite well. Its a ten to fifteen hour game that I personally put nearly fifty hours into and I don't regret a single one. This could even be my game of the year. I've heard a few other people complain aboutThis is simply a fun game that's easy to put a bunch of hours into. If you are into rogue like games or animal crossing like games, this game has elements of both and does both quite well. Its a ten to fifteen hour game that I personally put nearly fifty hours into and I don't regret a single one. This could even be my game of the year. I've heard a few other people complain about performance on the Switch and I had no such issues. This game is fantastic and I'd recommend it to anyone.… Expand
  12. IamSquid
    Jan 2, 2023
    9
    I love this game!
    Its like Animal Crossing meets Binding of Isaac, but Satanic!
  13. DaileyBeating
    Sep 28, 2022
    8
    At the end of the day, I think Cult of the Lamb’s strengths outweigh its weaknesses. The game is far from breaking the wheel on the dungeon running side of things, but the opportunities for funny interactions and ability to make your own metagame on the village side of the game really makes cult of the lamb feel unique. After putting my time into it and rolling credits, I don’t see theAt the end of the day, I think Cult of the Lamb’s strengths outweigh its weaknesses. The game is far from breaking the wheel on the dungeon running side of things, but the opportunities for funny interactions and ability to make your own metagame on the village side of the game really makes cult of the lamb feel unique. After putting my time into it and rolling credits, I don’t see the need to go back and felt satisfied with where it left off.

    One of the biggest complaints for me is by the end game, my favorite part of the game, the cult village section becomes much less enjoyable due to lag, dropped and skipped frames, frozen movement etc. This may be a problem with the Switch hardware (or just the need for a few updates) but either way it was upsetting for things to fall apart once my village starts to come together in the way I worked towards the entire game.

    Many roguelites dig their claws into you with the gameplay and give you that feeling like you have to keep playing and keep playing, but my main pull in cult of the lamb was to get my ideal village built and once that happened right around rolling the credits, I did not feel the need to pick the controller back up, and that’s ok, it respected my time and I had a lot of fun getting to the end.

    I’ll keep my eyes peeled for any future updates or DLC Massive Monster has planned and who knows, maybe I’ll jump back in, but for now I can be happy that my Cult is absolutely flourishing    … Expand
  14. dogking123
    Oct 24, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is super fun but once you beat the one who waits there's not much to do… Expand
  15. KathyPod
    Apr 21, 2023
    9
    I really loved this game. I travel a lot and I really enjoyed being able to play something on the go (and weirding out nearby passengers who saw my screen). I got strangely enthralled by my morbid little cult. I have yet to play a "sacrifice them all" run, as I came to like my little underlings too much. I was sad to see their mortal life come to an end.

    Plus: - Art and music -    I really loved this game. I travel a lot and I really enjoyed being able to play something on the go (and weirding out nearby passengers who saw my screen). I got strangely enthralled by my morbid little cult. I have yet to play a "sacrifice them all" run, as I came to like my little underlings too much. I was sad to see their mortal life come to an end.

    Plus:
    - Art and music
    - Delightful animations, and small details in cutscenes
    - Hard but rewarding combat
    - Pleasantly morbid

    Cons:
    - Struggled with performance late game on the switch, framerate dropped.
    -Wish the skill/development tree was longer and had more clear branches. Now it really felt like you'll just unlock everything in due time, and when you've done that there's nothing else to do. I would have loved a bit more tactical re-playability.    … Expand
  16. SLaher9987
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Guys listen, Im here to drop in and give my 2 cents. this game is a cult classic yes that is a pun but the majority of you are too busy game raging over a lamb.

    Lets go over you're *points* 1. Lag, ITS A GAME ON SWITCH "WOW ITS LAGGY WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT" 2. (anti god)Im not christain but like its a funny game where a lamb starts a cult not talking about god/the devil I don't    Guys listen, Im here to drop in and give my 2 cents. this game is a cult classic yes that is a pun but the majority of you are too busy game raging over a lamb.

    Lets go over you're *points*

    1. Lag, ITS A GAME ON SWITCH "WOW ITS LAGGY WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT"

    2. (anti god)Im not christain but like its a funny game where a lamb starts a cult not talking about god/the devil I don't understand how you jump to this conclusion

    3. (not safe for kids) ITS NOT MADE FOR KIDS LMAO    … Expand
  17. TTTE
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    I love the crossing this game brings between the rogue-lite chaos and the colony management however the frame rate and bugs were not appreciated.

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Oct 15, 2022
    85
    Cult of the Lamb is a beautiful marriage of cuteness and macabre, in an adventure with experiences that change every time we play.
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  2. KeenGamer
    Sep 6, 2022
    85
    Cult of The Lamb works so well because of how quickly the game feels. The roguelike elements never feel dragged out and too repetitive. The cult management elements never makes you feel as though you have to grind for that next upgrade. Players start the game running and never let up. There is always something in Cult of The Lamb making it an addictive title.
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  3. 4P.de
    Sep 2, 2022
    80
    The captivating cultist simulator completely manages the gripping genre balancing act despite technical problems.
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