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nice effort into the audiovisual presentation (voice acting) but never felt convinced by the cult. far too many characters for a short experience; maybe focusing on a smaller primary cast for a longer time would have helped. the visual style of the game really sets it apart from other indie treasure hunt games, but this particular American-centric ranch vibe doesn't do it for me either unfortunately

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TW: depictions of suicide, sexual abuse.

A very flawed videogame that ultimately fucking nails the atmosphere of the story it's trying to tell. I loved the use of graphics to both obscure vision and set the scene for the period the story is supposed to take place in. It's clear they were working from a limited budget, and my main issue is the actor for James just isn't believable as a cult leader for me. I also find the ending sequence to a bit cliche, but otherwise this game was really, really good.

a perfectly fine keyhunt, though the reality of cults and their slow inducement via gentle attrition is rushed for the sake of a convenient background. despite the lack of any actual threat to the player, there remains a cloying presence on the empty compound which hangs thick over every step in progression. there is no conclusion, only an inevitability.

somewhat spoilers, but in the vein of believability i wish more care was taken into portraying James both in voice and writing; cult leader who seemingly coerced tens of people into militant aggression and mass self-harm also seen fumbling over nudie magazines and his own safe lock, rehearsing his empty speeches within earshot of a believer.