Robin Burks
Screen RantThe Church in the Darkness Review: Infiltrating A Cult Isn't Fun
Published 8/5/2019
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PS4 / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 8/2/2019
The Church in the Darkness
From Richard Rouse III and inspired by real-life events, The Church in the Darkness is an action-infiltration game that delves into the radical movements of the 1970s. As a former law enforcement officer, you have resolved to get into Freedom Town and check on your sister's son. But life in Freedom Town may not be what it seems.
- Developer
- Paranoid Productions
- Publisher
- Fellow Traveller
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61
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20
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30–80
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The critic average is 61 across 20 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 Below 70 band.
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Suzie Ford
GameSpaceThe Church in the Darkness
Published 8/2/2019
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80
+19 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareThe Church in the Darkness - Cult Simulator Devoid of Depth
Published 8/2/2019
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Read originalMax Moeller
TechRaptorThe Church in the Darkness Review – The Darkness is No Fun
Published 8/2/2019
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45
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalTomas Franzese
DualShockersThe Church in the Darkness Review — Once Upon A Time in South America
Published 8/2/2019
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Read originalJeff Marchiafava
Game InformerThe Church In The Darkness Review – A False Idol
Published 8/2/2019
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-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight The Church in the Darkness Review
Published 8/2/2019
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71
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoe Apsey
PlayStation UniverseThe Church In The Darkness PS4 Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 8/2/2019
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80
+19 vs critic avg
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Read originalJim Hargreaves
TheSixthAxisThe Church in the Darkness Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 8/2/2019
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-31 vs critic avg
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Read originalAza Hudson
WellPlayedI Can't Believe It's Not Jonestown
Published 8/1/2019
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80
+19 vs critic avg
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