I Strongly Recommend: Cult of the Lamb

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Cult of the Lamb is ultimately two games, but the genius of the title is that the connective tissue between them is so strong yet so precisely calibrated and so subtle that you barely notice how much you are being shepherded, pun intended, back and forth between the two game modes.
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@SkillUp Жыл бұрын

@nadirbaitsaleem7270 Жыл бұрын

Did you have to say it like that ☠️

@moosepotato4116 Жыл бұрын

Baby, if I'm on a SkillUp video there's no way I'm losing the bulge in my pants :)

@sandr921 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE FRIDGE WALLETS, I ALREADY BOUGHT 6 OF THEM

@kaidorade1317 Жыл бұрын

That intro was fantastic! Long time lurker; but I’ve finally subscribed!

@iulixMAXgames Жыл бұрын

So no more friends per second podcast 🤔

@sirswag01 Жыл бұрын

I've always appreciated your nautical themed introductions, but this one was on a different level entirely.

@TheBlueGoldenHawk Жыл бұрын

Nautical?

@anasssoulimani9288 Жыл бұрын

Your riders republic video has the best intro ever!

@YuriG03042 Жыл бұрын

a man can be made of more than just boat analogies, thank you

@notkjjk Жыл бұрын

@@TheBlueGoldenHawk boat.

@HappytreeLuis Жыл бұрын

@@notkjjk Of course idiot, in what sense are the intros nautical though.

@kingcheezetoast Жыл бұрын

The Cult of Skill Up is strong.

@KelvinKamsg Жыл бұрын

In this video, he's the shill of cult up :)

@RetVersus Жыл бұрын

All hail.

@SPACECOWBOY705 Жыл бұрын

Ooowee

@Konfide4043 Жыл бұрын

Looks like someone in here's gonna eat poop and get married

@datlaraviteja4841 Жыл бұрын

Oh no

@geometryfgcb Жыл бұрын

This is the greatest intro to a review I’ve ever seen

@jjbenavidez6 Жыл бұрын

Only da goats 🐐 💯 (ShillUp and Melon Fantano) get RIDGE WALLET 💰 sponsorships 😎👊

@Sleeper_6875 Жыл бұрын

@@jjbenavidez6 the crossover I didn’t expect

@YuriG03042 Жыл бұрын

strangers to followers to prisoners to sacrifices to reborn to lovers to eternal sacrifice. this is a whole game and half

@nicholaskinkaid Жыл бұрын

I don't know man. The powerwash simulator intro is a solid contender for best ever

@GageReed Жыл бұрын

I know; Ridge Wallets® are sick!

@FrankenSama Жыл бұрын

You immediately sold me on the intro alone lmao

@andyespinozam Жыл бұрын

The wallets? 😬

@Torresgamingchannel Жыл бұрын

@@andyespinozam damn you’re fast boi. Beat me to it

@HeroSosh Жыл бұрын

Same.. actually kinda like the look and feel of these type indy games like hollow knight or maybe hades.. something that seems brisk, not involving like a 60 hr experience but something color, a bit zaney and fun.. will def pick this up, hopefully on ps4

@arattactician5697 Жыл бұрын

@@HeroSosh "not involving like a 60 hr experience" Oh no, more entertainment for your hard earned money! Just pulling your leg, I find it weird for someone to imply more playtime is somehow a negative thing, especially if you think the game looks enjoyable to you.

@KissaKolme Жыл бұрын

Whoa nice, I watch your videos almost weekly (especially the news stuff) and super rad to see a game I've worked on getting the 'strongly recommend' treatment :O thank you! :)

@YuriG03042 Жыл бұрын

congratulations, your game is a massive W

@scottbee22 Жыл бұрын

It's good to see developers are still making great games! Keep up the great work!

@teeman7137 Жыл бұрын

I love your game. I was hype about his release and I didnt get disapointed. It is a super rare feeling these days

@Justin-ee1mv Жыл бұрын

Congrats! Glad to see the success I still remember the announcement trailer

@yasielromero8236 Жыл бұрын

Congrats to you and the team you work with. I've seen a lot of praise for this game and honestly looks awesome

@justrenderin1279 Жыл бұрын

Having spent 12 hours on the game. I am singing it's praises to everyone I know. I have put my friends in this game and I have sacrificed many of them due to dissenting opinions of the cult. It's one of the best roguelite I've played in the past year.

@RevJ7 Жыл бұрын

I recommend Have A Nice Death. Much better roguelite gameplay and very top tier art style.

@krustytheclown2627 Жыл бұрын

@@RevJ7 have a nice death is still in early access and the content is lacking.

@deivymaybe7554 Жыл бұрын

What dissenting opinions

@mcmiscellaneous4706 Жыл бұрын

My key for a roguelite is replayability, though. There doesn’t seem to be any sort of an endgame, or any reason to continue playing after rolling credits.

@jonr7364 Жыл бұрын

It’s a good game, but not a good roguelite. The combat is pretty barebones and simple, no real “build variety” or build strategy, which is the main feature of roguelikes

@charliemew2 Жыл бұрын

Your Naughty Dog jab was amazing - sincerely, a former employee

@tinypixiebread Жыл бұрын

This game has so many strength and promising future. The art is extremely cute and stylish along with huge detailed world The combat is not deep but it is fun, fast to relax. Same with cult management, it is all about fun. I hope future DLC will add even more

@bloatatoeminis5976 Жыл бұрын

Don't know where the story will go for the dlc, maybe something like a prequel? Maybe we get to see why The One Who Waits is sealed. Although we can probably guess already why.

@Twaschillbro Жыл бұрын

New gods could extend the gameplay loop new weapons and curses too

@abc98114 Жыл бұрын

You forgot: The bugs are countless and game breaking.

@obedear_ Жыл бұрын

@@abc98114 I’ve had the same experience. The amount of bugs and soft locks is staggering…

@abc98114 Жыл бұрын

@@obedear_ It’s buggy for everyone. The devs themselves even acknowledged that there are bugs and they’ve put up forms for PC and console players to report all the bugs they come across. They’re working on fixing the game breaking bugs first.

@Yawnscast Жыл бұрын

Can more people talk about River Boy's amazing work on this OST? I've never heard a game soundtrack quite like it and I am in love with the sound.

@johnl9843 Жыл бұрын

I just brought myself the PS5 'deluxe edition'... it comes with a real disc you can play in a CD player LOL Feeling blessed!

@Yawnscast Жыл бұрын

@@johnl9843 I'm actually waiting on my LP to ship right now. This soundtrack has become a staple on my daily drives.

@tonystank773 Жыл бұрын

Skill Up could give a masterclass on how to make the perfect game review.

@Frenzyshark Жыл бұрын

So pleasant to hear!

@deathbybiscuit Жыл бұрын

Picked it up today and beat the first boss. I'm going to be playing this for a long time. I didn't think that I would get as hooked to the city building as I did but there's just something really relaxing about building your little settlement and dealing with your cultist and their disputes, and sometimes sacrificing them to the eldritch deity you worship because that cultist's traits are bad or because they pooped near you.

@c1audius Жыл бұрын

I must say, once again, the sound production and editing are top notch!

@rumson1958 Жыл бұрын

Bought it yesterday, made one of my followers a blue hedgehog called Sonic, then sacrificed him to an Eldritch horror. 10/10 game of the year

@ladylad2763 Жыл бұрын

Ahh so that's how Sonic got teeth in that one trailer

@rumson1958 Жыл бұрын

@@ladylad2763 that was the eldritch horror i had no part in that monstrocity

@AllHailSeizure90 Жыл бұрын

Unoriginal/10

@rumson1958 Жыл бұрын

@@AllHailSeizure90 did another comments make the same joke?

@eglewether5523 Жыл бұрын

this is THE best intro to any review :D

@kienesel7 Жыл бұрын

Finally, an Animal Crossing game for me.

@enjoshi-godrez8775 Жыл бұрын

I guarantee that there will be a mod to make them look like AC characters. Nostalgia for the chaos of the orginal GC title that was sadly lost as the series went on.

@terpfan1018 Жыл бұрын

Skill Up reviews is the most in-depth reviews you can watch, simply amazing!

@itsallmakebelieve9151 Жыл бұрын

2:44 The point of the story is actually a lot of people will miss that in the game because they think they are playing animal crossing cult edition and will miss the additional depth the game offers them.

@Randomyoutuber-4831 Жыл бұрын

is it so wrong that I don't want to murder my cute followers and avoid as much unnecessary suffering as possible amongst their ranks? We can all play the game how we want. You wanting to be a brutal, dictatorial leader who keeps their followers in line with fear is just as valid as me wanting to be a gentle, merciful leader who earns the loyalty of my followers through kindness.

@Saint_Arod Жыл бұрын

@@Randomyoutuber-4831 Nah they must eat poop and do my biddings.

@DestinyKey13 Жыл бұрын

@@Randomyoutuber-4831 it's just a game bro.

@hobojoe9717 Жыл бұрын

@@Randomyoutuber-4831 Chill lol, nobody said that was wrong

@Randomyoutuber-4831 Жыл бұрын

@@DestinyKey13 I didn't mean to come off as aggressive. Just stating my opinion.

@Glassesboi Жыл бұрын

I'm not much of a roguelike person but this game with the charm of building my own cult makes me love this even more.

@jonr7364 Жыл бұрын

This is not a roguelike whatsoever

@aweeeeeeeeeeeeeful Жыл бұрын

Really love the loop. I'll gobble up any future content from this game!

@johnasher3343 Жыл бұрын

I just did the demo and I am hooked that little lamb is wild asf

@joshmclovin Жыл бұрын

I played this all last night so needless to say I'm watching this just cause I love Ralph's reviews, and Austin's editing.

@markwheeler4245 Жыл бұрын

Personally I love seeing games like this come out and I get way more hyped for em than the lastest AAA live service crap we see all to often these days! Imo. I currently have a ridiculous backlog and a lot the games are purely from ps plus monthly games alone so I need to finish one or 2 of those I’m playing but once I do I’ll buy this I want to support games like it

@zztzgza Жыл бұрын

I don't get why people make backlogs. Why stress yourself out like that.

@markwheeler4245 Жыл бұрын

@@zztzgza I usually only play 2 games a time so I remember what’s happening and controls but I made an error and started to many games now I have a backlog I must get through, then I’m going back to 2 a time lesson learned

@Crouton- Жыл бұрын

@@markwheeler4245 Why not just play what you feel like playing. I have like 20 or more games that I still haven't beat but I don't care ether cause I got bored of it/it sucks/prefer to play something else. I feel like I'd start to hate a game if I forces my self to play it until I finish it. I remember I took a 2 year break from Sekiro because I couldn't get into the new combat system. When I came back, it clicked and I ended up platnuming the game. Now imagine I had to fight demon of hatred and sword saint ishin who is one of the hardest bosses fromsoft has created thus far, when I'm struggling to keep and burnt out from the constant stuggle. Just play what you want bro. If I game is really good then you will come back to it when you want to replay it or give it another try. If you love it then playthough until you platnum it but no need to do whatever it is your doing.

@spyder_33 Жыл бұрын

@@Crouton- exactly how I do it...play what I feel like playing

@CyberDyneSystems77 Жыл бұрын

@@Crouton- Few understand this. There's too many games, you'll never finish them all. You'll go mad trying to finish them all

@samgutierrez1070 Жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to the progress of this project. Excited 😊 for success

@haveagreatday9865 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful narration of your time in the game

@pudgystump Жыл бұрын

"Basically like working at Naughty Dog..." Straight savage, love it!

@pete5283 Жыл бұрын

i absolutely LOVE the art style. it looks like those pop up books i had when i was a kid

@matheusmterra Жыл бұрын

The intro alone sold me in the game, that was amazing!

@TheStPatch Жыл бұрын

I was strongly hoping for this recommendation!

@Daresis Жыл бұрын

love how you've spent the past few weeks only talking about the fact you can eat poop in this game and then you expanded it into a horrifying tale, would expect nothing less from shill up.

@crash_jj Жыл бұрын

Spent my day off rinsing this yesterday, it's great

@DurandalOfAegis Жыл бұрын

Solid Review, Solid Editing! Great team ;)

@RobStevens64 Жыл бұрын

You've outdone yourself with this video, Ralph. You had me RIVETED for that first 2:30.

@ILostMyKeys Жыл бұрын

After that intro I'd be worried af if I was Austin right about now...

@spellcaster387 Жыл бұрын

Installed to try it and now I can't stop. Thank you!

@royorbyson6224 Жыл бұрын

Holy shit! BEST INTRO EVER!!!! I am also enjoying this charming soon-to-be "cult" classic!

@ShadeGamesHD Жыл бұрын

I started building my cult last night and I can't wait to play more after work

@jariel2568 Жыл бұрын

Damn, that into though. A true rollercoaster of emotions

@italianspiderman5012 Жыл бұрын

Joomer is the tragic protagonist of his own story

@ralstoneli Жыл бұрын

This was an S tier Skill Up review introduction

@GilgaMax305 Жыл бұрын

So fucking happy Cult of the Lamb is gaining the love and praise, it so obviously deserves!

@Servant-Of-The-King Жыл бұрын

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things." - Philippians 4:8 NIV

@ededdneddy4ever34 Жыл бұрын

For the inevitable expansion to add synergy that was lacking in the games combat as you said I thought of being able to fuse two weapons or a weapon and a curse together for both slots. Have them change completely how they interact and function as well as add tarots that diversify the builds more. Give us charms or runes of some sort that function similarly to curses that add passive effects to weapons like for instance “more gold when killing with dagger or send out a knock back wave of water with the mallet”

@shanegeary2850 Жыл бұрын

I was sold on this game with your intro alone.

@chokedbybacklog5433 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting on this one for a long time. Definitely not skipping it.

@failedleopard3685 Жыл бұрын

I'm very happy about these second generation roguelites, because they have an ending, a story. That was my biggest pet peeve with the original ones. Like you said, they are meant to be played and that's it. But Hades, and Cult of the Lamb has more than that, it's not just play to play. It feels like the roguelites games have soul now, which I personally felt the first generation roguelites, like Slay the Spire never did. Instead, they are just "Go to the end, don't die"; while the newer ones feel like they have a purpose or a lesson.

@RapidVipercdog Жыл бұрын

I already have 6 hours in the game but loaded this up hoping there was a story about your cult. You did not disappoint! Loving this game so far!

@Noobphobic Жыл бұрын

yay i was waiting for to hear your thoughts!

@zechtor Жыл бұрын

I never miss a Skill Up rec, still owe him for Outer Wilds.

@FryCanon Жыл бұрын

This reminds me of Moonlighter. I hope more games mix genres like this. I love this played like 9 hours straight.

@iKrazyyi Жыл бұрын

The Naughty Dog joke was top tier. This has been on my radar for awhile. Glad you gave it the go ahead.

@Matt-fl6ys Жыл бұрын

This game was in the Indie booths at PAX AUS 2019. The "It" factor was there when I played around with the Alpha, and the game had the resource collection and the Roguelike elements, but the story and the game elements had not been decided on at that point. I have been keeping an eye out for this game since then, was not disappointed.

@iqmalfuad7145 Жыл бұрын

The elaborate story in the beginning was 🧑‍🍳👌

@ethanwdali Жыл бұрын

the intro is soooo good i really want to see more of that story arc. also love the naughty dog joke

@robertjarrell9754 Жыл бұрын

I've ran into several bugs, had to restart a few times, and have been kinda unimpressed by the gameplay. I do really appreciate the art and obvious love put in the game, but I don't see much depth in most of the systems. I'm nearly at the second big boss, and I'm really hoping something clicks for me.

@jackcolman6953 Жыл бұрын

SO, I got this game purely from this review and the discussion on the FPS podcast. It’s now 1am and I have no signs of stopping. Love your work Skill Up!

@moosepotato4116 Жыл бұрын

I played the demo a while back and really fell in love. This game is a must buy.

@clyptonimusprime Жыл бұрын

You are seriously THE best gaming journalist! I legit look forward to your content. Thanks for another great video!

@DrownedLamp Жыл бұрын

I unlocked the Golden Fleece outfit; stacking dmg buff with kills but lamb takes double dmg. The followers were not impressed by the fallen lamb. Would recommend one of the "tamer" outfits for the (early to) mid game.

@paullywally1012 Жыл бұрын

Your sermon about Joomer's unfortunate but well-deserved fate sold me on this game. I was on the fence before considering the lack of replayability, but now I'm sold...well played, Sir, well played.

@DesertLocust Жыл бұрын

I’m loving this game

@thefernofrommarsgaming4204 Жыл бұрын

Ngl they should've named the game "Christian simulator"

@chillax319 Жыл бұрын

I really hope this game will be updated with content in the future. Like new weapons and such.

@Chropoles Жыл бұрын

great review Cult Up very funny as well. that naughty dog bit was noice ROFLMAO also how are you not at 1M subs yet??

@PretzelsandNutz Жыл бұрын

I tried to ascend a dissenter but the heavens rejected him and turned him into mince meat. I promptly fed him to the rest of the cult. 10/10 would sacrifice my blue hedgehog named Sanic again.

@PhilosopherJEB Жыл бұрын

“Banned in 48 of America’s 50 states”… Said the Australian. 😏😂😉 Love ya, Ralph! Great review. I was on the fence and you’ve pushed me over the fence on this one. I’ll most likely pick it up after I get off work today, and have myself a culty-sort-of-weekend.

@tomperry5947 Жыл бұрын

Saw you recommend this on the weekly show. The soundtrack sounds banging too

@davidescobar1021 Жыл бұрын

Seriously, this video is excellent. Appreciate ur talent.

@AlexMagnusTheLoneGamerWanderer Жыл бұрын

i'm loving this game so much... :D

@Pumba424 Жыл бұрын

I kept trying to make an elder eat a bowl of poop mixed with the meat of former followers so he would die faster but I accidentally let 2 other cult members eat it instead and then everyone dissented so I made them all eat the poisoned shit and harvested all of their meat to make more bowls of poisoned shit in case my next group of cult members gets any crazy ideas about me.

@kingslayer283 Жыл бұрын

I just started playing this and I'm having a blast.

@johnl9843 Жыл бұрын

best/addictive game I've ever played since 'Fallout Shelter'... I'm an old fart and I move slow through the game, but it doesn't punish you for it, you can go at your own pace :)

@11122X Жыл бұрын

First "Please Don't Skip This" video in ages. In short, good things come to those who wait. Right SkillUp? 😉

@KeepitABuck50 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣This intro had me giggling like a school girl and...... wholesomely inspired me to find my own Joomer to marry/eternally torment🥰

@voxploxx Жыл бұрын

Man, got this last night and I'm in love. What a game.

@OddSanity Жыл бұрын

Dude. The way this review started was perfection and had me laughing. Definitely going to subscribe!

@ProfSir1 Жыл бұрын

That jab at Naughty Dog earned the like I left on this review

@ClexYoshi Жыл бұрын

this game on a thematic level skeeves me out. That being said, I'm always glad to have more games that take after Actraiser. That being said, I'm never glad to have more games that take after The Binding of Isaac.

@NickHunter Жыл бұрын

TIL what Skeeves means

@tet_kun Жыл бұрын

I think this was one of your most unhinged cold opens you've done, and I'm all for it.

@iannordin5250 Жыл бұрын

Cult of the Lamb being such a focused, well-paced game is a huge plus imo. The game doesn't throw needless challenges or quests or items at you for grinding. It just uses all of its elements in a very cohesive way to make a unique experience .

@mcspud Жыл бұрын

Shillzy - I hadnt played any computer games for ~20 years. Last year the youtube algo dropped me into your Nier: Automata review and it was so compelling I purchased a PS4 and N:A just to see if it was real. Needless to say it was worth it. This review has had the same effect. See you on the other side.

@ClarenceFlanagan Жыл бұрын

Glad everyone is having a blast with this. Will be giving it a miss though, as I just do not get on with procedurally generated games. Oh lordy, have I tried.

@ALostMap Жыл бұрын

I will say that this game is a good deal easier than most popular roguelites... Plus there is a difficulty slider. Seems like they really wanted ppl put off by the genre to be able to enjoy this one

@Spectrezx Жыл бұрын

Its like a 'Don't Starve' meets 'Binding of Isaac' vibe for me. Very fun so far. Wish it was a tad deeper. Its missing something, idk what that something is per se...but im having a blast so far

@mohammadabdallah8571 Жыл бұрын

Really can’t wait to play when I get back home from vacation

@fulcrum6760 Жыл бұрын

I love the part when the Lamb said it’s “Lamb’in time!” And cults all over everyone!

@mclovin1783 Жыл бұрын

“It’s basically like working at Naughty Dog” It hurts to know how true it is.

@joebm Жыл бұрын

Echoing what others said, the review intro alone sold me. The devs will now have you to thank for this brilliant marketing!

@thedapperturkey Жыл бұрын

Y'know on one side I would love to see some replayability and more expansion of the management area and stuff to use maybe some electrical stuff such as getting followers to run in wheels to make power for lots of stuff. Buuuuuuut at the same time this game seems like a carefully balanced show. So I think as is it's really good and I work love to see some expansions later on

@darkghostreaper5734 Жыл бұрын

Its a really good gane, however, there are some bugs that might hinder your experience. I encountered one where i cant keep progressing on the cults skill tree so waiting on a fix might be good

@umphreak9999 Жыл бұрын

I know I've had several bugs as well, had to break and rebuild my farm and seed silo because nobody would work them, lost all my seeds and spent the next 2 hours scrounging for enough food to prevent dissenters, then died staring at a loading screen that obscured the boss that loaded in behind it

@GambitRaps Жыл бұрын

Cleaning up poop takes me back to Digimon World. Actually, so does feeding people poop. Good times

@Djaybird Жыл бұрын

Cant wait to play this one!

@stevenkent5351 Жыл бұрын

that was the darkest opening of any video you've ever done, good show.

@ericsaari2901 Жыл бұрын

So this game is indeed amazing in its concept, but I think it is ultimately too simplistic. Combat is very simple, and it would have benefitted from the ability to choose a base weapon at the start of a run, and then getting various upgrades to that base type as you go, with successive runs upgrading the base weapon. Something like Hades. It's not as fun to just be locked into a weapon for a run, and it feels too random. The ability progression is very simple. You don't really get builds as you progress in a run, again, unlike Hades. I'm not seeing things like reflect projectiles, slow time, and things like that. It's also pretty easy to just hit dodge and roll your way through a run. In the village, it doesn't seem to make a difference what you do. Yes, it's got its charm in there, and like the opening to this review, pretty funny the things that happen, but then you realize it sort of doesn't matter. Can lose some or most of your followers and it has little effect on anything. You don't seem to be able to lose your village either, to some great calamity or lack of planning, so the game seems to be a one and done deal, which is too bad. Unique premise, not very well developed, and a bit simplistic on the gameplay loop, but such a cool idea. I'd not have reviewed it too terribly high imho, but just my take on it. I guess I don't regret getting it, but it definitely is not all that it seems to be made out to be by so many reviewers. Just my opinion.

@lswallie Жыл бұрын

yea I am one of the dissenting negative opinions that this game is just kind of boring, the combat is really repetive and mediocre, and the base building tedious, i refunded after an hour

@ericsaari2901 Жыл бұрын

@@lswallie I should have, but I played into it longer than that. Literally every review and pretty much every comment on Reddit loves the game, and I am sitting here looking at what I see as faults wondering why they weren't called out. Not a knock on Skill Up specifically, or anyone. This is one place I usually go to get an idea of a game. I read between the lines and decide for myself, but I failed here. Literally no one called out the over-simplistic nature and lack of depth this game has. Again, my opinion though.

@Dinkibell Жыл бұрын

That Naughty Dog joke is *chef's kiss*

@itsaUSBline Жыл бұрын

There are some pretty annoying bugs but otherwise it's really solid. I do wish there were a bit more depth to the dungeon sections, but it doesn't detract from the overall experience too much. I think it would have been worth at least talking a little bit about the bugs present, though. I haven't experienced this one myself, but a lot of people are having an issue that softlocks their progress because they're unable to get the level 3 cult upgrade, and that aside I've had a whole lot of weird bugs. There's another common one where follower quests will often target a non-existent (dead) follower instead of properly targeting the one who gives it to you, so that the quest fails instantly. I've gone through periods of time where about 60% of quests have insta-failed because of it, though it comes and goes. I've also had my cooking fire just straight up disappear from my camp, and when I tried to build another, it said I couldn't because I already had one. Then just earlier tonight, I got back from a successful dungeon run to find that all but 2 of my followers had disappeared from camp, despite the menu still showing all of them. In both of those last two cases, simply saving, returning to the main menu, then reloading the save fixed them, so no harm done, but those are some pretty serious bugs. I'm sure the developers are working on patching things, so I don't know how much longer stuff like that will be happening, but I was a little surprised Skill Up didn't mention bugs at all.

@BillNyeGuy Жыл бұрын

13:21 LOL that Naughty Dog burn! You love to see it!

@jake_a.lien_ Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the art style, but this game is too creepy for my taste lol

@wavywatson4469 Жыл бұрын

Agreed, as Satanism always disgusts me, especially how it is portrayed in this game.

@jake_a.lien_ Жыл бұрын

@@wavywatson4469 it's very off-putting to say the least lol

@wavywatson4469 Жыл бұрын

@@jake_a.lien_ Indeed, and trust me when I say, there is a lot more creepy about it than what first meets the eye. Though to be honest, I haven't dived too deep down that rabbit hole, but it exists nonetheless.

@Khorothis Жыл бұрын

13:10 I think that's the game's most important virtue, that it walks you through the principles of a cult without giving you a lecture. If this game didn't have cutesy graphics, it could be a great Lovecraftian game with a strong social commentary on how the so-called secular world runs on the same principles as a cult with human sacrifices.

@liahbobita Ай бұрын

i saw this game on sale and wow i really like how you constructed this review! very entertaining and still informed, and you have practically made this decision for me by that intro alone LOL

@teasysneeze Жыл бұрын

I was planning on just watching plays of this, but you sold me. Happy to hear the game is designed to be shorter than the genres would suggest.

@thebeetleblast5106 Жыл бұрын

Joomer's story alone is what has convinced me to get this game. Thank you Shill Up, I can now live my fantasies of making my followers appreciate the taste of poop.