Dionous Games and LBRTY Games are continuing the recent revival of point-and-click adventure games with Cult Vacui, which is out now on Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store, and itch.io. If you’re looking to try the game out before you plunk down your cash, there’s a free demo also available now on Steam.
Set in the late 19th century on the remote island of Barra in Scotland, you take on the role of an unsuspecting janitor who arrives at the Gladstone family’s isolated summer estate – only to discover that the day before, a gruesome blood ritual was performed on the island’s entire population by a fanatical cult. The ritual was left unfinished. Now, the player is the cult’s last obstacle.
With only a few hours before the ritual’s final act, you must explore the island, gather resources, and devise a strategy to survive the night. Every action consumes precious time – and every choice could mean the difference between life and death.
As one would expect with an adventure game, you’ll be faced with puzzles to solve. Described as “logical but challenging,” you’ll need to apply the right solving strategy without getting frustrated. Remember, every action you take consumes time, and based on your actions (or inaction), you’ll end up with one of multiple endings.
