Source of Madness

Critic reviews

• 3rd-strike.com

  SebastiaanRaats · Jun 05, 2022

  5.2

  Aesthetically, we can’t quite fault the game, although the story could use some more fleshing out, but the performance issues on Switch combined with repetitive gameplay and disappointing adaptive AI made for a game that is difficult to recommend. The potential certainly is there in theory, and perhaps in a couple of years Carry Castle will release a game that fully allows their ideas to shine.

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• Noisy Pixel

  Jerad Gribben · May 23, 2022

  7.5

  Source of Madness flourishes in its fluid gameplay. While dashing and some certain spells feel awkwardly slow, there is a beauty to the movement and surprising grace. At times, combat felt like a destructive dance through gorgeously AI-rendered environments. Source of Madness is delightfully horrifying and charming, The AI-rendered art and appalling monster design enhance the Lovecraftian atmosphere.

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• Xbox Tavern

  Jake Plant · May 20, 2022

  7.3

  Despite some flaws, I’ve enjoyed my time with Source of Madness, but it’s not a roguelite where I want to start over as soon as I fail. I think the art design and Lovecraft theme help it stand out in a crowded market, and even though it’s filled to the brim with madness it’s nowhere close to being at the top of the mountain.

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• Gaming Bolt

  Matt Bianucci · May 16, 2022

  5.0

  I found myself more enamored with the idea of playing Source of Madness than I did with the game itself.

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• Screen Rant

  Nick Rodriguez · May 12, 2022

  8.0

  The gorgeous 2D art style, atmospheric music, and crunchy sound design underpin a combat system that is deep and rewarding, and is sure to keep surprising players deep into their time with the game. For gamers searching for a gratifying roguelite filled to the brim with passion and creativity, Source of Madness is more than worth the cost of admission.

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• TheXboxHub

  Ryan Taylor · May 22, 2022

  7.0

  I have been torn when playing Source of Madness. It is built out with some very solid mechanics for the progression and combat, but the poor enemy variety and AI, coupled with overbearing visuals, ensures it is very hard to enjoy those mechanics.

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