Culdcept Begins on Nintendo Switch 2 — a strong comeback for a forgotten series

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Culdcept has been around since the days of the Sega Saturn, but the odds are pretty good that you’ve never heard of it, let alone played it. Not all of the handful of titles released have left Japan’s shores, and of those that did, sales were low and reviews mixed. It’s the kind of game that either really clicks with you or feels too confusing or arcane to understand and stick with.

After the last release, Culdcept Revolt , came out a decade ago on the 3DS, the franchise is now being dusted off and soft-rebooted with Culdcept Begins . Offering a somewhat simplified and newcomer-friendly take on the notoriously complicated board game, it does a fantastic job of showcasing why this unique series deserves a lot more love and attention. It’s fun, addictive, and strange all at the same time, making for the kind of experience that you could easily drop dozens, if not hundreds, of hours into once it gets its hooks in.

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