Last Update:
5/3/01





Send this page to a friend.
Spacer
Spacer
Spacer
Spacer
Main > RPGs > Kult


Horrorfind Banner Exchange

Welcome to Bob's RPG Reviews, your online source for information on everything imaginative.

Kult

When I first read this game I called it Clive Barker the Role Playing Game.  It has many of the elements that Barker uses in his more horrific works.  Of course Clive Barker has no ties to the game at all so the point is comparative only.  The setting is dark and oppressive in a suitably gritty style.  The horror comes in many different flavours, from that in the human heart to that from creatures from alternate realities.  These creatures from the realms beyond our comprehension stalk through the decaying cities of our world unseen by most.  A great being long ago stole our ability to see beyond this we call the physical world rendering us helpless in the greater scheme of things.  Depravity rules but still the worst of the predators are all too human.

I find that Kult skilfully portrays the darkness that fills our world, our imaginations, and our souls.  The mechanics are easy to understand and use, flexible and realistic.  The setting is somewhat original but echoes familiar with old concepts while still looking at it all in a fresh way.  One failing I found was that concepts described in the opening introduction to the world of Kult were not used within the rest of the book.  Another was opportunity to use a lot of the magic would be beyond most characters due to time constraints. This leaves the magic to be more properly geared towards non-player characters.

If you are looking for a contemporary horror game then Kult is most likely for you.  It covers all of the bases with common monsters such as vampires and werewolves, and branches out from there with its own vicious nasties.  The magic is dark and ritualistic with lots of room for you to add your own personal flourishes.  Combat is quick, easy and stylistically integrated.  The best endorsement I can give is that a friend who normally despises all things horror bought a copy and thoroughly enjoyed it, while I found it to never pull a punch.

Spacer (Spacer Thank you for reading my review.
Spacer Bob MaleSpacer)

All ideas, opinions, and information are from the reviewer and are not representative of any company or group involved with the creators and/or staff of the materials being reviewed.

Go to top. Spacer
Updates Page

Horrorfind Banner Exchange


Main > RPGs > Kult

Brought to you by  R.M.T.P. Co. Logo R.M.T.P. Co.
Site © 1999 reviews@batteredspleenproductions.com