CULTIC

# ★★★★★ — A Masterclass in Action Horror **Cultic** is what happens when someone takes the relentless pacing of *Blood*, the razor-sharp combat philosophy of *Resident Evil 4*, throws them into a grimy, atmospheric blender, and somehow makes the result feel completely fresh instead of derivative. Every encounter is a violent puzzle. Enemies are aggressive without feeling cheap, weapons have incredible weight and punch, and movement is just fast enough to reward skill without turning the game into an arena shooter. You're constantly juggling positioning, resources, and split-second decisions, creating that perfect balance between fear and empowerment. The inspirations are obvious—in the best possible way. Like *Blood*, *Cultic* revels in grotesque cult imagery, chunky pixel art, and explosive gunplay. From *Resident Evil 4*, it borrows the philosophy that action and horror aren't opposites; they're partners. The game keeps you under pressure without stripping away your ability to fight back, making every victory feel earned rather than scripted. The atmosphere deserves just as much praise. Its retro visuals don't limit the horror—they amplify it. Every abandoned farmhouse, underground crypt, and blood-soaked corridor oozes dread, proving that artistic direction will always outshine sheer polygon counts. Ironically, *Cultic* succeeds where *DOOM 3* stumbled. *DOOM 3* spent so much effort trying to convince players they were powerless that it often forgot the thrill of actually letting them cut loose. The horror frequently came at the expense of the action, making combat feel restrained when it should have been exhilarating. *Cultic*, meanwhile, understands that the best action horror doesn't force you to choose between fear and firepower—it makes both stronger. You're terrified because the enemies are dangerous, not because the game keeps taking your flashlight away. It's a love letter to classic shooters without being trapped by nostalgia. Instead of merely copying the past, *Cultic* studies what made those games timeless and refines those ideas into something modern, challenging, and endlessly satisfying. If you love *Blood*, appreciate the combat philosophy of *Resident Evil 4*, or simply want one of the finest indie FPS games in years, *Cultic* is an easy recommendation. **5/5 Stars.** Brutal, atmospheric, exhilarating, and one of the clearest examples of how to do action horror right.

Very good

A beautiful dance betwen an emo girl that likes creepypastas and pure adrenaline. BUY. IT. NOW.

If we're counting this as a boomer shooter, this might just be the best one I've ever played. This includes DOOM '93. If we're counting this as a modern FPS game and not a boomer shooter, it's probably still in the top 5 FPS games for me. What I'm tryna say is that it's a good game and you should play it.

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Good game.