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Source of Madness
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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16 reviews found80
Screen Rant
May 12, 2022
These 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. Next: Salt & Sacrifice Review: A Repetitive 2D Soulslike Source of Madness is currently available on Nintendo Switch and PC.
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Noisy Pixel
May 24, 2022
I did find that the AI enemies seem to flop around like more of a fish than a monster, but for the most part, they provide a fresh experience. Source of Madness takes the traditional roguelite formula and adds in its own spices showing that a genre that’s been beaten to death still has some life in it. This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.
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Nindie Spotlight
May 11, 2022
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Xbox Tavern
May 20, 2022
Despite some flaws, I’ve enjoyed my time with Source of Madness, but it’s not a roguelite where I want to start over as soon as I fail. I think the art design and Lovecraft theme help it stand out in a crowded market, and even though it’s filled to the brim with madness it’s nowhere close to being at the top of the mountain.Become a Patron! This game was reviewed based on Xbox One review code, using an Xbox One console.
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Play Watch Read
Jul 21, 2022
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TheXboxHub
May 23, 2022
I have been torn when playing Source of Madness. It is built out with some very solid mechanics for the progression and combat, but the poor enemy variety and AI, coupled with overbearing visuals, ensures it is very hard to enjoy those mechanics.
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VGamingNews
Dec 7, 2023
Source 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. In the interest of full disclosure, VGamingNews was provided with a copy of the game to conduct this review.
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The Games Machine
May 12, 2022
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Multiplayer.it
May 11, 2022
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Meristation
May 12, 2022
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