Cult of the Lamb

Nintendo Life

Mitch Vogel·Aug 17, 2022

Critic80/100

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Cult of the Lamb proves to be a remarkably fresh take on the roguelite genre, not just in its goofy and creepy aesthetic, but in its smart blending of action and survival mechanics. Gameplay remains tense without ever feeling like it's unfair and a steady stream of unlockables and collectables ensure that your efforts are always rewarded. It's just a shame that the performance isn't up to snuff, at least at launch, as that's really the only major complaint that we have here. We'd still give this a hearty recommendation to anyone who thinks it might be up their alley; it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but Cult of the Lamb proves itself to be a great new addition to the Switch library.

Push Square

John Cal McCormick·Aug 14, 2022

Critic80/100

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Cult of the Lamb is a game that is much more than the sum of its parts. Taken on their own neither the combat nor the cult management would be strong enough to carry the title, but together they form a compelling whole that's then further enhanced by the delightful art style and pervasive sinister tone. It's evil and wonderful and more than a little unhinged. It's also one of the most impressive games of the year.

Polygon

Kazuma Hashimoto·Aug 10, 2022

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Smash that worship button

Eurogamer

Christian Donlan·Aug 10, 2022

Critic80/100

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Hello! I'm a cult leader these days. Let me tell you what I've just been doing.

PC Gamer

Luke Kemp·Aug 10, 2022

Critic82/100

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Unlike anything else, and able to meld its two disparate halves into something cohesive and satisfying. You won't feel fleeced if you buy this.

Game Informer

Wesley LeBlanc·Aug 10, 2022

Critic80/100

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Cult of the Lamb features great combat and base building mechanics, and while it nails what it's going for, we wish it gave us more time to make our cult feel like home.

IGN

Tom Marks·Aug 10, 2022

Critic80/100

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A wolf of a base-management game in the sheepish clothing of an action-roguelite.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Ollie Toms·Aug 10, 2022

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A creative mashup of roguelite and management sim with oodles of character and charm, Cult Of The Lamb is a great (albeit finite) time for players with an evil streak.

GameSpot

Jessica Howard·Aug 10, 2022

Critic90/100

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Cult of the Lamb merges the best parts of a roguelike with all the charms of a real-time simulation game in a delightfully macabre ceremony you don't want to miss.