Krist Duro
Duuro MagazineThe Occultist Review
Published 4/7/2026
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 4/8/2026
The Occultist
The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father's disappearance. Explore GodStone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals.
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- DALOAR
- Publisher
- Daedalic Entertainment
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Critic avg
67
12 scored reviews
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12
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50–80
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 67 across 12 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Garri Bagdasarov
PlayStation UniverseThe Occultist Review (PS5) - Lacking Fun And Lacking Scares - PlayStation Universe
Published 4/7/2026
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