- Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Action
Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.
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Grave, plot-driven, earnest and bleak.
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Screen RantNick RodriguezMay 20224/5 starsThese smaller issues pale in comparison to what Source of Madness gets right. The gorgeous 2D art style, atmospheric music, and crunchy sound design underpin a combat system that is deep and rewarding, and is sure to keep surprising players deep into their time with the game. For gamers searching for a gratifying roguelite filled to the brim with passion and creativity, Source of Madness is more than worth the cost of admission.
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Nindie SpotlightJustin NationMay 20227.4/10While I've played quite a number of roguelike shooters and slashers on the Switch, I'll gladly admit that there's nothing I've encountered on the system quite like Source of Madness...
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VGamingNewsJoseph WhitfieldDec 20237/10Source of Madness is one game that stands out from the ever-growing roguelike crowd. The very nature of the genre means that there is a long grind in front of players but the team at Carry Castle has done an excellent job at making sure the gameplay is as engaging as it can be. Restarting over, over, over and over again never feels like a chore, rather it sets a target for you to beat. Sure, Source of Madness has its flaws, particularly the odd enemy design and vague story, but if you are in the market for something that is super accessible, easygoing and looks as gothy as a Tim Burton film, then Source of Madness is a game I’d recommend.
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GamingBoltMatt BianucciMay 20225/10I found myself more enamored with the idea of playing Source of Madness than I did with the game itself.
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Checkpoint GamingOmi KoulasMay 20225/10Visually, this is a cosmic horror fan’s fantasy. Nameless creatures and an accursed world are all procedurally generated for a unique experience in each run. The downside is the incredibly disappointing gameplay often layered with grinding, camera and control issues, underwhelming combat, terrible UI, and repetition beyond the norm for a roguelite. Accompanied with a few haunting bugs here and there, Source of Madness is merely a shadow of more enjoyable games.
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About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Carry Castle
- Publisher
- Thunderful
- Released
- May 11, 2022
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Unity3D
- Time to beat
- 10 h rushed · 15 h main story · 23 h completionist
IGDB rating 6.0/10 from 9 ratings.
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