7/14/2023 0 Comments Cult of the lamb videogameOnce you get back to the village after a successful (or not so successful) adventure, they’ll always be something demanding your attention. The way the different gameplay sections compliment each other is truly wonderful, and make Cult of the Lamb very hard to put down. Maybe you want to gather some berries because bellies are empty at your camp, or perhaps it would benefit you more to try and save an innocent animal and indoctrinate it when you get back. When you set off on an adventure you’ll be shown a map full of nodes that dictate what you’ll find on the way to the boss, so choosing the route that will benefit your village the most is key. Whenever you find a tarot card room you’ll be given the choice of two cards, and because they’re fairly self explanatory you won’t have to worry about learning a new roguelike language to make the right decision.Īlthough your main objective is to make it through these roguelike sections to beat the game, it’s also worth playing them to gather some handy resources for your village. These power ups are often simple but very effective, with options such as health boosts, an increase to attack speed or even adding damage to your dodge roll. The curses are even more varied, ranging from fireballs and homing magical missiles to poisonous bombs and summonable tentacles.Īs you go through a dungeon you’ll be given the opportunity to swap your gear for more powerful equipables, as well as offered Tarot cards that give you a buff that lasts for the rest of the run. There are quick weapons like daggers for combo lovers, hefty axes and even more unique options like claws. At the start of each run you’ll be given a melee weapon and a curse attack, which both come in all shapes and sizes. The combat is vaguely reminiscent of Hades, with plenty of melee action and an emphasis on dodging if you want to make it through an area. Each god’s land is split into four sections, with a boss at the end and plenty to slay in between. I should say that I feel the term roguelike is a bit misleading here, because while the dungeon crawling sections of Cult of the Lamb are randomised they aren’t particularly punishing (especially in regards to long term consequences, you’ll just lose a few supplies). This is where the roguelike portion of the game comes in, so get ready to grab some gear and fight some cultists. Nothing stops somebody from trying to start a revolution better than a few days in the stocks, except maybe sacrificing them to the gods in a ritual for all to see.Īlthough having a load of gullible followers is important, the actual goal of Cult of the Lamb is to destroy the four gods that imprisoned The One Who Waits to free him from his shackles. You can try to keep them in line by giving them a decent life, or you can strike fear into their hearts and make them suffer a bit. It’s completely up to you how you want to guide your followers. Gathering supplies and upgrading your village is a really compelling gameplay loop, with plenty of tough decisions to make along the way. You’ll start off researching sleeping bags and plots to plant seeds, but before you know it you’ll be making cosy houses, toilet facilities and speakers to pipe your community full of propaganda and get them working harder. You won’t have the ability to build anything though until you’ve gained enough faith from your followers to unlock it in the skill tree. You’ll need materials like wood and stone to make the facilities you need to keep the masses happy, so ordering them to clear out the area for supplies should be an immediate priority. Your flock will only stick around and pray at your shrine if they have a place to sleep, a full tummy and a clean environment, so building up your village to create a somewhat acceptable place to live is the first order of business. Obviously you accept, and your life as a cult leader begins.Īny good cult leader knows that you need to look after your devoted followers, and you’ll spend a lot of your time in Cult of the Lamb doing just that. If you agree to start a cult in his name he’ll grant you the powers you need to take down the baddies about to slice off your head. Fortunately for our fluffy protagonist a mysterious chained entity known as The One Who Waits has a plan in mind. I doubt I’ll be in charge of a cult any time soon though, so I guess Cult of the Lamb will have to do.Īs a poor innocent lamb on the way to be sacrificed to four ancient gods, life isn’t looking great for you. Okay sure ruining the lives of people for your own benefit is a bad thing to do, but having an army of loyal minions to help with the washing up and make me feel important would be pretty great. So it’s probably not a great thing to admit, but I can definitely see the appeal of being a cult leader.
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