Review: Honey, I Joined a Cult is a New Cult Classic

Honey, I Joined a Cult is unlike any management sim you’ve ever played before, and it’s not just because this game is about managing a massive cult! This game is about creating and managing a cult in the 1970s, when people (apparently) didn’t have very many better things to do with their lives than to join cults and become serial killers. This game is the perfect mixture of humor, riveting narrative, and fast-paced gameplay; if you want a relatively cheap game that has no problem holding your attention, you need to consider adding Honey, I Joined a Cult to your game collection.

Biggest Takeaways:

• Being a cult leader is a lot more fun than it should be
• Once you start playing Honey, I Joined a Cult, you’re going to be playing it for at least a few hours. It’s impossible to play this game casually; it pulls you into its dark, addictive vortex as soon as you open up the game
• You’ll need to play this game at least a couple of times first to get the hang of it. Your first playthrough of Honey, I Joined a Cult will never be your best
• A little money goes a long way when you’re spending it on your cult
• Final Score: 8/10

Criminally Addicting

Not only is this game crammed full of unique content, but it’s also ridiculously addicting. Even if you’re not usually into management sims, you need to check out Honey, I Joined a Cult; this game is unlike any management sim you’ve ever played before, guaranteed. Although Honey, I joined a Cult is definitely a management sim/tycoon game, its gameplay almost feels similar to Fallout Shelter by Bethesda.

You’ll definitely want to make sure you’ve got plenty of free time when you play this game; you think you’re just going sit down to play it for five minutes, but then you’ll look up, and realize you’ve been playing it for more than three straight hours (every. single. time.). The worst part is, you won’t even want to stop playing, even if you’ve been playing for a whole day; this game will grab you and pull you into its dark, addictive depths, so much so that you won’t even realize how much time is passing while playing. This game is dangerously addictive, it’s the perfect gift for someone you don’t want talking to you for a few days.

Third Time’s a Charm

It doesn’t matter how good you are at management sims, your first playthrough of this game likely won’t be very successful. Honey, I Joined a Cult has more intricacies and complexities to it than your typical management sim/tycoon game, meaning you won’t be able to put all your management sim knowledge to use. After your first playthrough (at least) of the game, however, you should be an expert (more or less) in how the game operates.

Once you’ve completed one or more playthroughs of the game, you shouldn’t have any issues getting through Honey, I Joined a Cult. It’s not a difficult game by any means, but it’s definitely not as easy as some of the mainstream management games currently on the market. Despite the unexpectedly complex gameplay, however, Honey, I Joined a Cult offers a refreshing challenge amidst the hundreds of mainstream management sims out there.

Spend Money to Make Money

Honey, I Joined a Cult is a tycoon game just as much as it is a management sim. At first glance, you’d think the main objective of this game would be building and maintaining a successful cult, but you’d be wrong. The real main objective of Honey, I Joined a Cult is exploiting your loyal followers for money and getting rich! Like most cults in the 1970s, the cult you build in this game will be a sham; you (the cult leader) are the only person who knows about the inauthenticity of the cult.

It’s your job as a cult leader to convince your followers that your fictional deity is real, so they’ll be willing to devote their lives (and, more importantly, their money) to your cause! The more money you’re willing to put into making your cult the best, the more money people are willing to give you. If you want to succeed in Honey, I Joined a Cult, you’re going to have to be willing to take some major financial risks, but that’s part of why this game is so fun! Although this game is mostly strategy based, a lot of it is also based on risk-taking and luck, which definitely sets it apart from other games in this genre.

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In conclusion, Honey, I Joined a Cult is an exceedingly enthralling gaming experience that adds a whole new meaning to the management sim genre. This game truly has it all: unexpectedly addictive gameplay, a riveting fast-paced narrative, and an extremely refreshing sense of humor. If you’ve been needing a game that will hold your attention like no other, then Honey, I Joined a Cult is the cult classic game for you!