Summary
In a world where cozy and wholesome games are prominent and sought after,Cult of the Lambsits as an unorthodox choice for those seeking more cuteness in their gaming portfolios. The roguelite developed by Massive Monster and published by Devolver Digital released just last year, and it’s managed to make its wayon best indie games listswith what feels like hardly any effort. However, the little lamb didn’t get its spotlight overnight.
Truthfully, the story of this lamb is filled with intent and purpose, as it inadvertently acts as a deconstruction of what players would consider cozy and wholesome, as well as what players would find creepy or terrifying. FromDLC packs like the upcoming Relics of the Old Faithto its general presentation,Cult of the Lambdefies what players have known before to provide a unique experience that blazes its own path.
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Cult of the Lamb Takes the Best of Both Horror and Cute Critters
Not many gamers would image a game where the dramatic, almost merciless way players take down enemies inDoom, and the fun, relaxing vibes of anAnimal Crossingvillage meet; many fans are aware that the two are polar opposites. However, this is exactly whatCult of the Lambis. While players cut down the Bishops of the Old Faith, various animals are taken into the lamb’s cute little village and made intoCult of the Lambfollowersthat can be sacrificed or ascended as fans please.
It may seem like the darker parts ofCotLare kept separate from the relaxing and calm village, since the monsters only lurk in the game’s crusades and had their grotesque nature beaten out of them so they can become adorable and play nice for the other villagers, but this isn’t at all the case. There are plenty of relieving moments during Crusades that let the players breathe between bouts of action, and followers can get sick, die, and even prank others into eating poop.The juxtaposition inCult of the Lambis entirely on purpose, and that’s what makes it stand out.
Why Cult of the Lamb’s Take on Genres Makes It Stand Out on Its Own
Despite the fact that cute and cuddly is the exact opposite of cults and darker powers,Cult of the Lambembraces both from start to finish, and it creates a special feeling thatonly Massive Monsterhas been able to pull off.CotLuses humor and artistic direction to tie the two together in what’s ironically a rather harmonious way. The gloom of its darker elements never leaves its color scheme and battles, yet all the critters sway like they have a song in their heart.
The crusades may be the home of the monsters, while the Cult HQ is the lamb’s adorable new home, but these parts come together in how fans navigate this grungy yet colorful world with the complete freedom for players to choose if they want theirCult of the Lambplaythrough to be ‘good’ or ‘evil.’ Even the game’s name uses biblical symbols of sin and purity in a paradoxical way that suitsCult of the Lambperfectly.
Players could easily pick upCult of the Lambfor some light-hearted horror, or to have a not-so cozy town to manage in the face of howAnimal Crossingisn’t as rude as it used to be, or even for the tongue-in-cheek humor.CotLalso encourages players to get up and try again by design by being one of theeasier roguelike gameswhile also offering tougher options through DLC. While being unique and rather accessible,Cult of the Lambhas an easy way to win fans' hearts over, certainly earning its befitting following.
Cult of the Lambis available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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