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Sagebrush
A first-person narrative adventure game about exploring a cult compound in the remote New Mexico desert. Discover the lives of the former inhabitants -- what brought them together, what they believed, and why they ended it all.
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19 reviews found100
Gaming Age
Aug 21, 2019
It may not look like much, but it bets big on its ability to draw you in to a horrifying story — and, by the end of its short running time, it’s succeeded at doing that beyond any shadow of a doubt.
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Pure Nintendo
Sep 9, 2019
Sagebrush pulls you into the life of a cult by forcing you to follow the story of someone who survived one. Perfect Heaven – and its impact on its members – feels organic and like cults that have lived in times before it. Its pixelated animation style gives you the feeling that you’re exploring the ruins of someone’s memory and the tragedy that followed.
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TheXboxHub
Aug 14, 2019
Sagebrush is a remarkable piece of storytelling and game design, employing a retro technique to tell something truly original. It’s intriguing and beguiling throughout and that leaves you with a satisfied smile at the end.
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FingerGuns
Aug 8, 2019
The human experience of being drawn into a cult full of deep, dark secrets and the emotional toll it weighs upon you is front and centre in Sagebrush and that’s what made this two-hour experience stand out to me. The slow pace is entirely purposeful, allowing you to soak up each moment and learn more about those who believed in Father James room to be understood, to be heard and ultimately, to be mourned. Sagebrush is available now on PC, Xbox One, PS4 (reviewed on PS4 Pro) and Nintendo Switch. Developer: Nate Berens / Redact Games Publisher: Ratalaika Games Disclaimer: In order to complete this review, we purchased a copy of the game.
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Rely On Horror
Oct 4, 2018
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PlayStation Country
Aug 12, 2019
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Cubed3
Aug 26, 2019
Strictly as an adventure-type videogame, Sagebrush is as simplistic one can get. As an experience, though, it's an unforgettable journey to the bizarre world of religious fanaticism, and, more specifically, suicide cults; one with an incredibly immersive, hair-raising atmosphere, in great part courtesy of its incredibly fitting, 32-bit era visuals, and minimalist approach to sound. If a fan of short, narrative-driven, psychological thrillers, this is a must-buy.
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Nintenderos
Dec 9, 2019
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Switch Player
Aug 29, 2019
Sagebrush is a short narrative-driven experience that uses storytelling to great effect. Set on the site of a horrific mass suicide, players learn the story of the Perfect Heaven cult’s rise and demise at the hands of founder Father James.
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Adventure Gamers
Oct 1, 2018
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