Cultist Simulator (2018)

Incredibly complex and intersting game. It can be very confusing and can require a lot of trial and error to figure out if you dont use the wiki. But what makes this game so great is the writing. Alexis Kennedy, the writer for this game and one of its two developers, just has this way of making even the normalest sentences sound interesting. The entire world of the secret histories he created is just incredible, so much so that it has a trpg set in its world. Just like the character you play as you slowly learn more and more about the secrets of the world. If you enjoy well written games (or even books since this game kinda feels like playing a book) give this game a try and check the wiki if youre stuck.

Two more points I couldnt fit into the text. This game has inspirations from Lovecraft but it does its own thing mostly. You wont find Cthullu or Aszathoth which can be important for some people looking for some more original games that dont reuse old storys/characters. Secondly, even though this game has Simulator in the game, it is not one of those bad glitchy Unity Simulator games.

Honestly enjoyed my time with the game with only having a minor victory (through DLC). I had fun trying to survive with different jobs and attempting strategies to win.

My main issue with this game is that while the beginning of the game can be explained through game play, but it comes to a point where the player may have no idea what to do. I have hit the wall multiple times and when talking with friends who have played the game they told me to look at the wiki. While not all "Wiki games" are bad games there is a flaw within the game play because of that.

Over all not a bad game the atmosphere is amazing there is just that flaw on how to win.