Cult of the Lamb is an action RPG dungeon crawler by Massive Monster and Devolver Digital. You play as a lamb spared from a cult’s sacrifice and are tasked with creating a cult of your own. This is done by crusading through the Old Lands, recruiting followers, and building up your camp before you die. With death and resurrection playing themes, you may wonder ifCult of the Lambis a roguelike.
The answer isyes—Cult of the Lamb is arogueliketitle. When you die, you are returned to your camp and lose a portion of your resources. This loop continues with you crusading through the Old Lands, gathering resources and followers to build up your camp and cult.
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Is there a story in Cult of the Lamb?
Despite its roguelike mechanics,there is a storyin Cult of the Lamb. The beginning of the game puts you in the midst of being sacrificed, but at the last second, you are spared from execution and saved by theOne Who Waits. This ancient deity then bestows itsRed Crownand powers upon you, instructing you to create a cult in its name.
Throughout the game, you mustdefeatthefour cult leadersof the Old Faith, spread your sermon, and create a powerful cult. You are assisted by Ratau, the One Who Waits' old follower. Together, you must defeat the heretics and conquer four mysterious regions. As you progress, you will uncover more of Cult of the Lamb’s story.
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