Release Date: April 18, 2019
A survival horror game, in which we play the role of an exorcist who fights demons not only with the power of his faith but also with countless firearms. In The Padre, we find ourselves in a haunted estate, where the protagonist is searching for his lost mentor, Cardinal Benedictus.
The Padre is a survival horror developed by an independent team named Shotgun with Glitters. The release of this title was taken care of by the Polish company Feardemic, whose portfolio includes, among others, the Perception game.
The main character of the game is the titular Padre, an unusual exorcist who fights demons by using both his unwavering faith and firearms. When his mentor, Cardinal Benedictus, was lost without any news, the protagonist began a search that led him to an old property occupied by dark forces. The exorcist, who relies solely on himself, must examine the secrets of this home, while at the same time trying to solve the mystery of his teacher's disappearance.
It is worth mentioning that despite its serious storyline, The Padre is a production full of dark humour and numerous references to pop culture.
In The Padre we observe the action from predefined "film" shots. Over the course of the game we traverse through subsequent rooms of the residence and solve environmental riddles, which revolve around both manipulating various objects and searching for specific items. In addition, eliminating the nightmarish creatures that we encounter along the way plays an important role here; we dispatch them from our world by making use of melee weapons and various firearms. It is important to remain vigilant, because if our ward dies too often, he will eventually lose his life permanently, which for us means having to restart the playthrough.
The three-dimensional graphics of The Padre are based on clearly visible polygons, which can evoke associations with Minecraft, among others; nevertheless, we are dealing with a title intended for mature audiences.
Platforms:
PC Windows April 18, 2019
PlayStation 4 June 20, 2019
Xbox One June 27, 2019
Nintendo Switch April 18, 2019
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System Requirements for The Padre Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7.
Game Ratings for The Padre Video Game.
Nindie Spotlight: 6.5 / 10 by Justin Nation
You’ll play as the title character, who is at once solemn and a bit silly, weary but also witty...
Nintendo Life: 6 / 10 by Dom Reseigh-Lincoln
While The Padre is a far from perfect indie offering, its mixture of satisfyingly challenging puzzles, a dark sense of humour and a perennial love for classic survival horror makes for an intriguing addition to the genre. The issues with combat and the sometimes infuriating nature of its puzzles can grate, but with a little extra polish The Padre has the potential to be a real hidden gem on Nintendo Switch.
Bloody Disgusting: 2.5 / 5 by Neil Bolt
The Padre means well, trying to offer players the kind of Survival Horror experience that has been missing (for good reason in a lot of ways) for some time. It does sometimes capture the spirit of that well, but misses what made the games that it was inspired by into such beloved favorites. Whenever you’re dragged away from puzzling and exploring the mansion, things take a turn for the worse, with tedium and annoyance robbing the game of its atmosphere. The effort is appreciated, it just needs refining.
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