The Procession to Calvary

 Switch
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 14, 2021
    80
    I absolutely adored the art style and the way it mashes artistic paintings to become its own unique thing, instead of simply a reference or shorthand. The humor is probably the best writing I’ve experienced all year, but in true European fashion, it’s dark, dry, and very self-referential at times. While it does have a few shortcomings, including the way in which the game has been translated to Switch and its slow movement speed, The Procession to Calvary was a delight the entire time I played it. If you are a fan of point-and-click games or just want a short and funny experience, I’d recommend this game over any Renaissance art gallery.
  2. Gameblog.fr
    Aug 9, 2021
    70
    Following Four Last Things, Joe Richardson still used collage as a full creative process to compose visual sceneries from Renaissance paintings - an amazingly coherent blending of subtly animated visual elements - and produce absurd situations out of them. Hence The Procession to Calvary proves a radical work of arts, considering the extremely caustic, if not harshly crude humour, and the choice to cut literally the story short by characters' decapitations, with different endings as a result. Thus it depends on the player, often implicated through the fourth wall's breaks, to appreciate this decidedly subversive, personal production.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Jul 25, 2021
    70
    Ultimately, The Procession To Calvary is one of the most amusing and unique video games we've played in some time on Switch, and if you're a fan of the genre, then it's absolutely worth your time.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Jul 9, 2021
    If you like point-and-click adventures and black comedy, definitely this is a game you should try. [Recommended]

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    7
    As a connoisseur of weirdo games I’ve seen a whole lot of different approaches to taking the ordinary and going in a completely differentAs a connoisseur of weirdo games I’ve seen a whole lot of different approaches to taking the ordinary and going in a completely different direction then normal but nothing quite like Procession to Calvary. Mechanically playing as a relatively simple point-and-click adventure, what absolutely sets it apart is its bizarre and somewhat Monty Python-esque visual style and sense of humor. Tapping into the world of public domain to use classic paintings and stock music is a smart move, and doing things with that art that are completely unexpected and silly actually ends up being quite a bit of fun, even though undoubtedly it won’t suit everyones’ tastes. While it may not be a perfect experience, and only clocks in with a few hours of play time, Procession to Calvary is a sweet and weird treat that people who seek out unusual tastes should take the time to savor.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/07/mini-reviews-july-2nd-edition-nintendo.html    … Full Review »
  2. IamSquid
    Jan 2, 2023
    8
    Ordinarily I dislike playing point-and-click games on a console, but this was so hysterically funny I didn't care. This game is totally worth playing!
  3. Elite_Institute
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    "The Procession to Calvary lives up to its glorious premise. It offers a great point and click adventure with superb Pythonesque humour and"The Procession to Calvary lives up to its glorious premise. It offers a great point and click adventure with superb Pythonesque humour and puzzles that make sense, even in this world of nonsense. It’s a damn shame that it’s over so quickly. I really hope to see more from Richardson on the Switch in the future!"

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2021/06/30/the-procession-to-calvary/    … Full Review »
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