Anthony Mann
ZTGDCult of the Lamb (PC) Review – ZTGD
Published 8/25/2022
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 8/11/2022
Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger, and must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
- Developer
- Massive Monster
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
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Critic avg
85
59 scored reviews
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59
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50–100
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 85 across 59 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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59 included scored reviews
90–10024 reviews · 41%
80–8928 reviews · 47%
70–793 reviews · 5%
Below 704 reviews · 7%
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Mohamed Hassan
DualShockersCult of the Lamb Review (Nintendo Switch)
Published 8/23/2022
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65
-20 vs critic avg
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Read originalSebastian Hawden
PlayStation UniverseCult of the Lamb Review (PS5) - A Base Building Sim in Rogue-lite Clothing - PlayStation Universe
Published 8/23/2022
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90
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Read originalJemma Casson
Pure NintendoReview: Cult of the Lamb (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 8/22/2022
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalPrans Dunn
GBAtempCult of the Lamb (Computer) Official GBAtemp Review
Published 8/22/2022
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73
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalPhilip Watson
CGMagazineCult of the Lamb (Xbox Series X) Review
Published 8/22/2022
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90
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Cult of the Lamb Review
Published 8/19/2022
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89
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Cult Of The Lamb - Animal Crossing Goes Bad In This Satisfyingly Stressful Sim
Published 8/17/2022
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80
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalPaul Hunter
NextGen PlayerNextGen Take - Cult of the Lamb
Published 8/17/2022
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Read originalChris Penwell
The Outerhaven ProductionsCult of the Lamb Review – A Maleovalently Good Rogue-lite Life Sim
Published 8/16/2022
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