The Occultist

"There isn&s;t a scary part of The Occultist that will make you jump or reach for the light switch. It&s;s more of a slow, thoughtful experience that focuses on mood and tales. It&s;s a game that wants you to think …"

"The Occultist is a horror experience that shines through its atmosphere and narrative ambition, but falls short in terms of gameplay. It is interesting and full of personality, though it never quite manages to live up to its full potential."

"The Occultist proves that horror doesn&s;t need to rely on screams and gore to scare. DALOAR delivered an experience that focuses on atmosphere, narrative, and intelligent gameplay to guide the player through a journey that captivates both through curiosity and …"

"The Occultist redefines narrative horror through the ingenious use of a pendulum and challenging puzzles that demand intense concentration. With a hauntingly beautiful setting and a gripping story, it&s;s a suspenseful adventure that proves ingenuity is the most powerful weapon …"

"This is not a bad horror game for people looking to jump into the horror genre or looking for a new horror experience. There are a few jump scares but nothing too outrageous for those gamers who find horror games …"

"The Occultist succeeds greatly in its atmosphere, narrative construction, and the way it uses first-person horror to create constant tension and truly effective scares. The setting of Godstone and the mystery surrounding the protagonist are engaging enough to keep the …"

"Where The Occultist really pulls you in is its engaging story. Sure, the “dark cult” angle is a familiar territory, but the title still manages to feel fresh – largely thanks to intriguing NPCs. Gameplay-wise, it’s not trailblazing, but thankfully …"

"There is something that really irks me when a horror game doesn&s;t provide any scares or tension. The Occultist looked like it was going to be an entertaining experience, but it doesn&s;t provide much entertainment. The puzzle-solving and exploration are …"

"It’s disappointing that, after nearly four years of development, DALOAR Studios can only show off awards cobbled together from earlier demos on its website, while wasting both the talent of a great actor and a promising project in the name …"

"The Occultist should be a game that I adore, given these types of games are usually my bread and butter. But when you can’t get behind your lead protagonist, you sort of lose interest in their journey and what makes …"

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"The Occultist is a solid narrative horror game that focuses more on atmosphere and exploration than on action. Thanks to its unique pendulum mechanics, varied environments, and intriguing story, it manages to hold your interest from start to finish. Despite …"

"If you enjoy first-person psychological horror with detective-style puzzle design, there is a lot to like here. Just go in knowing this is not a combat game, and on PS5 the frame pacing can get rough. For me, the strengths …"

"The Occultist is a work that expertly blends puzzles and exploration in a compelling and mysterious setting. DALOAR&s;s debut work entertains and encourages you to continue your investigation to fully understand what Godstone Island holds. The only drawback is its …"

"The Occultist is a fairly by the numbers horror game, with an unlikable main character and lack of scares that really let it down."

"While I can respect the effort the developer put into this game, The Occultist simply isn&s;t very good. Its puzzles are fairly basic, the enemies are more of a nuisance than a threat, the setting is too reliant on genre …"

"Overall, *The Occultist* is a game that stands out for its atmosphere and concept, but suffers from inconsistencies in its execution."

"Unfortunately, The Occultist feels like a game that’s brimming with ideas but lacks a clear focus."

"Taking on the role of a paranormal investigator, The Occultist gives you multiple unique abilities to make use of as you explore areas and solve an assortment of puzzles. It&s;s a bit rough around the edges, but fans of narrative …"

"I can’t stress how much this game creeped me out in the first half. If my catchphrase for Cronos was “thanks! I hate it.” My catchphrase for The Occultist was “NOPE! Nuh uh, piss off”. While this is a fantastic …"

"The Occultist gets enough of its world right to be an interesting game but it drops the ball on its gameplay."

"If you are searching for a horror game focused on exploration and puzzles, The Occultist is certainly a title worthy of your attention."

"The Occultist has a strong premise, interesting narrative, and engrossing atmosphere, but unfortunately it fails to capitalise on this with some pretty tedious gameplay, a lack of scares, a boring protagonist and out-of-place voice acting."