The Church in the Darkness
No one is forced to join a cult. It welcomes you. It understands you. It envelops you until the words become more than truth—they make you whole. In the late 1970s, the charismatic Isaac and Rebecca Walker lead the Collective Justice Mission. Labeled radicals and feeling persecuted by the US government, they relocate their followers to the one place they believe they can create a socialist utopia: the jungles of South America. There they build Freedom Town. But relatives left behind in the US become worried: what exactly is going on at this compound in the jungle? You play as Vic, an ex-law enforcement officer who has snuck into Freedom Town to check on their nephew, Alex. Whether you choose stealth or violence, you must infiltrate the commune, find out what’s going on within, and locate your nephew, before it’s too late. The dynamic story of The Church in the Darkness changes every time you play. It's up to you to explore Freedom Town, figure out the shifting personalities and motivations of the cult leaders, and decide what to do. What ending will you get? Will you get Alex out, whether he wants to go with you or not? Will you confront the cult leaders? Will you join the cult? Unlock every ending for each scenario by trying different play styles or making different choices. Multiple ways to play: Avoid detection completely, taking out guards and civilians non-lethally, or kill anyone who gets in your way.
Game Discussion
Steam User 2
the church in the darkness is an action-adventure game that was released in 2019 for PC, PS4, & xbox one. published by fellow traveller, a smaller publisher. you play as someone attempting to infiltrate a religious cult that is very reminiscent of the whole 'jonestown' thing from the 1960s. it's very similar to the original metal gear solid in regards to gameplay style, focusing on stealth, albeit extremely basic in depth.
the game plays very unpolished, which is extremely disappointing given the scope of this game and how small it is. some tight and responsive gameplay would've made up for some of the other shortcomings the game had. this is not some terrible flop of a game, but it definitely is closer to a 4/10 then like a 7/10, but i wouldn't say it's so bad to warrant a negative rating (which i reserve for stuff that is like 1/10 territory).
for how cheap you can buy this, i just can't NOT recommend it.
Steam User 0
Not too bad as reviews say (if you get it with 90% discount like I did).
Steam User 2
Decent enough game if you have the patience. I mean, reeeeeeeally have the patience.
Steam User 0
Come brothers and come sisters
Come weary and come strong
Come meet the man who reaps the land on which we walk upon
The time has come for judgement, but we ain't done nothing wrong
Join us so, we all can sing along
Oh John (oh John)
Bold and brave
He's finding us a family
He's teaching us the faith
Oh John (oh John)
Keep us safe
He's gonna march us right through Eden's Gate
Oh Lord
He's gonna march us right through Eden's Gate
Come mothers and come fathers
Come caring and come fierce
You've gotta see this for yourself if you don't believe your ears
The blessing just takes minutes, but it lasts a thousand years
In holy water, there can be no tears
Oh John (oh John)
Bold and brave
He's finding us a family
He's teaching us the faith
Oh John (oh John)
Keep us safe
He's gonna march us right through Eden's Gate
Oh Lord
He's gonna march us right through Eden's Gate
Come elders and come children
Come wisdom and come fire
You've gotta see how strong you'll be when you're free of all desire
Our country made a promise, but you cannot trust a liar
So grab a book and step into the choir
Oh John (oh John)
Bold and brave (bold and brave)
He's finding us a family
He's teaching us the faith
Oh John (oh John)
Keep us safe
He's gonna march us right through Eden's Gate
Oh Lord
He's gonna march us right through Eden's Gate
Oh Lord
He's gonna march us right through Eden's Gate
They'll look high and they'll look low
They'll look everywhere we go
But when the sinners find us, we won't hide
They'll come loud and they'll come fast
We shoot first and we can last
Keep your rifle by your side
Singin', "Oh Lord, this earth was made for us"
Singin', "Oh Lord, this sinful life just ain't enough"
So we'll take a stand
'Cause we must protect our land
Keep your rifle by your side
They'll come day and they'll come night
They'll have our children in their sights
But if they don't have faith, their eyes are blind
They can scream and they can shout
But they can never smoke us out
Keep your rifle by your side
Singin', "Oh Lord, this earth was made for us"
Singin', "Oh Lord, this sinful life just ain't enough"
When we hear the voice
We know we have no other choice
Keep your rifle by your side
They'll have bombs and they'll have tanks
'Cause they've got money in their banks
But we won't fall as long as we can fight
They'll go on and preach their hate
But they won't get past the gate
Keep your rifle by your side
Singin', "Oh Lord, this earth was made for us"
Singin', "Oh Lord, this sinful life just ain't enough"
And when I see your face
I know I must protect my place
I'll keep my rifle by my side
I'll keep my rifle by my side
Keep your rifle by your side
He once was a peach picker and he toiled in the sun
He reaped the orchard on his own until the day was done
His hand were hard and callused 'cause he didn't have a choice
He served so many non-believers 'til he heard the voice
Now he's our shepherd and we're his flock
Now he's our captain and our ship's about to dock
Now he's our keeper, to keep us safe from wrath
Now he's our father, he's gonna lead us down that path
He once became a beggar when the wealthy had no work
He'd sit out in the snowfall 'til his toes and fingers hurt
Every flake that fell on him felt like a demon's kiss
He suffered countless hardships, until he found the Bliss
Now he's our shepherd and we're his flock
Now he's our captain and our ship's about to dock
Now he's our keeper, to keeps us safe from wrath
Now he's our father, he's gonna lead us down that path
They once locked him in prison, though his soul was free from sin
They fed him almost nothing 'til his face was cold and thin
They slandered him with every crime that was within their laws
He had to face a thousand liars, 'til he knew his cause
Now he's our shepherd and we're his flock
Now he's our captain and our ship's about to dock
Now he's our keeper, to keep us safe from wrath
Now he's our father, he's gonna lead us down that path
Now he's our father, he's gonna lead us down that path
I once was a child
With innocent eyes
And my family swore
They knew best for my life
I followed their rules
As I played with my friends
When it came to the world
I never thought it would end
Help me faith
Help me faith, shield me from sorrow
From fear of tomorrow
Help me faith
Help me faith, shield me from sadness
From worry and madness
Lead me to the bliss
And as I grew up
I could never be free
'Cause the shackles I wore
Can't be touched to be seen
My heart never loved
And my soul couldn't laugh
So much hate in my life
Couldn't make out the path
Help me faith
Help me faith, shield me from sorrow
From fear of tomorrow
Help me faith
Help me faith, shield me from sadness
From worry and madness
Lead me to the place
And when I grew old
I was riddled with sin
Locked my soul in the dark
Never let the light in
I crawled towards the gate
With little time left
I cried, "what have I done?"
As I took my last breath
Help me faith
Help me faith, shield me from sorrow
From fear of tomorrow
Help me faith
Help me faith, shield me from sadness
From worry and madness
Lead me to the place
Lead me to the place
If your soul has grown weary
Your heart feels tired
Let the water wash away your sins
If the snow begins to fall
And you can't find a fire
Let the water wash away your sins
If the night time lasts forever
But the days are cruel and mean
Let the water wash away your sins
And you thought one day you'd be happy
If you held in all your screams
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Now that this old world is ending
A new one begins
Let the water wash away your sins
If you spent your whole life working
For a world that feeds on doubt
Let the water wash away your sins
And those banks keep getting bigger
While your pockets empty out
Let the water wash away your sins
And if all the thieves and liars
Have been knocking at your door
Let the water wash away your sins
And they said they'd feed your family
And you believed what they swore
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Now that this old world is ending
A new one begins
Let the water wash away your sins
If you thought that there was a heaven
But you can't find the proof
Let the water wash away your sins
And you can see your brothers marching
But you can't speak your truth
Let the water wash away your sins
If your mother was a screamer
And your father ruled with fists
Let the water wash away your sins
And if you're thinking 'bout the highway
And you're looking at your wrists
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Now that this old world is ending
A new one begins
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Let the water wash away your sins
Now that this old world is ending
A new one begins
Let the water wash away your sins
When the world seems bleak and cold
When your bones feel tired and old
When wind is howling through the trees
There's a shelter from the storm
There's a fire burning warm
You'll find it if you follow me
Oh, the Bliss
Oh, the Bliss
Oh, the Bliss will set you free
Oh, the Bliss is gonna make you see
When the world seems grim and dark
When the sky won't show a star
When fog is thicker than the sea
Travel through the blackest night
In the forest hides the light
You'll find it if you follow me
Oh, the Bliss
Oh, the Bliss
Oh, the Bliss will set you free
Oh, the Bliss is gonna make you see
When the world is torn by war
When the rain of bullets pours
When bombs fall like autumn leaves
There's a garden through the gate
Where the father keeps us safe
You'll find it if you follow me
And oh, the Bliss
Oh, the Bliss
Oh, the Bliss will set you free
Oh, the Bliss is gonna make you see
Oh, the Bliss
Oh, the Bliss
Oh, the Bliss