The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father's disappearance. Explore GodStone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals.
There isn't a scary part of The Occultist that will make you jump or reach for the light switch. It's more of a slow, thoughtful experience that focuses on mood and tales. It's a game that wants you to think more than do, and you can explore its universe and learn its secrets at your own pace.
Will you manage to find your father before the island consumes you?
Overall, *The Occultist* is a game that stands out for its atmosphere and concept, but suffers from inconsistencies in its execution.
The Occultist is one of those games that comes along and grabs you when you least expect it. It doesn’t arrive with the marketing roar of a blockbuster, nor does it pretend to be something it isn’t. Instead, it quietly invites you into a world of shadows, whispers, and lingering dread — and once you’re in, it holds you there with a surprisingly confident...
The game does a good job of creating a dark and mystical atmosphere. The story is good enough to keep you wanting to continue uncovering the secrets of Goldstone Island. However, the game doesn't really make you feel scared or have to fight for survival.
