During the Summer Game Fest in June, the Massive Monster development team revealed the release for their upcoming roguelike title Cult of the Lamb.
Announced at Gamescom in August 2021, Devolver Digital released a roguelike, dungeon-exploring and base-building title that immediately garnered attention with its unique combination of cute with horror element. The player assumes the role of a demon-possessed lamb who has been saved by a stranger and must, as a result, start a cult in the name of his savior. Developed by Massive Monster, Cult of the Lamb has been compared to Don’t Starve due to its art style and even some gameplay elements.
However, people should not misunderstand the lovely graphics. The game’s director Julian Wilton has stated that Cult of the Lamb draws inspiration from horror films like Midsommar and Hereditary, both of which are known to create sensations of discomfort rather than throwing blood to get the game. shock value. According to Wilton, the cute art style won’t detract from the horror, but will instead work “like a nice combination”. Cult of the Lamb’s dark elements will feel much more jarring because of their pleasant setting.
During the Summer Game Fest in June, the Devolver Digital Showcase treated viewers to several new trailers, including one for Cult of the Lamb. In it, an unfortunate pig walks through a forest full of ghosts and monsters, but just when it seems overwhelmed, the game’s sheep heroically appears to lead the pig to safety. all or at least return to the sectarian zone. In addition to the attractive graphics and playful music that will likely appeal to many gamers, the trailer also reveals the game’s August 11 release date.
For those eager to jump into a cute cult and think August 11 is a bit too far, a PC beta is now available on Steam, showing off two distinct gameplay elements of Cult of the Lamb. . The gameplay is lifelike with maze-like dungeons reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda or The Binding of Isaac. Players will face bloodthirsty battles that players solve with a variety of weapons, health boosters, and other resources. In contrast, the quieter base-building element is where players will entice new cult members and collect useful items like wood, stones, and food.
Other games showcased at the Devolver Digital event at Summer Game Fest were Card Shark, already released, Anger Foot, Skate Story and a new adventure game called The Plucky Squire being developed by All Possible Futures – a studio co-founded in 2019 of Pokemon Sword and Shield, director of photography – James Turner and The Swords of Ditto with game director – Jonathan Biddle.
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