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Saturnalia
Released On: Oct 27, 2022
80
6.4
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Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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69% Positive
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23% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
80
69% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
23% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Saturnalia should be on any horror fan’s radar this year. A twisted story combined with a superb art style, nerve-shredding gameplay and expertly crafted design will have you praising and cursing the creative genius to put roguelike mechanics into a horror game. This Italian town has a horrific history you’ll both love and hate to venture into, but you’ll be compelled to uncover it nonetheless.
Overall Saturnalia works and manages to excite until the end, thanks above all to its open structure, which makes the story replayable several times without ever appearing heavy or too repetitive.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 17 User Ratings
6.4
41% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
29% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
29% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 17 User Ratings
6.4
41% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
29% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
29% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
The way the city of Gravoi itself grows on you becoming the ultimate antagonist of the game will leave you haunted for quite some time after looking and the end credits. The look and the soundtrack of the game are outstanding, and you will be surprised more and more of the many gameplay novelties the game offers.
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Atmospheric, tension-filled, graphically pleasing. I couldn't stop thinking about this game even when I wasn't playing it; the many mysteries of the village were with me for a while. The controls took some getting used to, but well worth it. I expect to revisit Saturnalia next winter solstice (but on a more forgiving difficulty level). Recommended.
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Saturnalia is one of the best and most unique horror games of 2022 that not a single horror fan should miss.
Each of the game’s characters come with an interesting, yet heavy backstory attached that’ll pique your curiosity and inspire you to dig deeper. At times, the narrative can get lost in the chaos of trying not to get all four characters killed, but when it’s present, such as in items and clues, it’s gripping and will haunt you long after you’ve beaten the game.
Saturnalia is a smart survival horror title that offers plenty of freedom despite its claustrophobic and anxiety-inducing encounters.
Saturnalia is an adventure that shows off its Italian roots by creating an intriguing story, although not too original, capable of exploiting Sardinian folklore and a credible setting within a highly inspired sensory frame. It works more on a conceptual and visual level than on a strictly playful one, but it is an imbalance that does not excessively affect the pleasure of the experience.
A game that conveys in a very fascinating way the principles of magical thinking, folk horror and hauntology connected to the Italian rural tradition thanks to an awesome artistic work. Gameplaywise, though, Saturnalia struggles to offer solid survival horror mechanics and the roguelite elements are quite shallow, while the core of the narrative adventure is nonetheless gripping and interesting.
Unique setting, great soundtrack, unusual graphic design, interesting mechanics, fun gameplay - all in one game. I'm not gonna lie and say that everything's perfect - it's not, but it's close, with the only real issue being the controls. These could definitely use some optimization. However, that said, it did not stop me from spending over 40 hours with the game so far and I can only recommend it.
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Pretty fun game overall. The artstyle, atmosphere, and soundtrack are all great. The gameplay mechanics are generally well-designed, and the story/mystery had some interesting stuff going on.
Though, I did encounter a couple of problems. For one, the controls and camera can be somewhat janky. Second, there were a few bugs. For instance, one character (Gabriele) got stuck a couple of times. There were also a few moments when I couldn't tell if the gameplay systems were buggy, or if they were just designed to be unpredictable and confusing... maybe both.
Still, I had a good time.
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Summary A game inspired and heavily influenced by the folklore of Sardinia, Italy (a region rich with unique traditions and culture) where you play as four characters, experiencing a deeply connected storyline that ties back to the haunting traditions of an ancient village. Die, and watch the village reconfigure itself into a new form. Solve pu...
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Oct 27, 2022
Developer:
- Santa Ragione
Publisher: Santa Ragione
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