Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

The Unholy Society puts its best foot forward as an action adventure with puzzle and RPG elements, then gives that setup a specifically supernatural hook through its exorcism system. Playing as Bonaventura Horowitz, you are not simply cast as a holy warrior cleaning up evil. He is a snarky, compromised exorcist, and that rougher personality makes the demon-hunting premise feel less generic.

The genre mix suggests a game interested in more than just moving from one fight to the next. Puzzles and RPG elements should give the supernatural conflict some texture, while the direct-control and point-and-select labels point to an experience that mixes immediate action with more deliberate interaction. That can be a fun combination when you want a lighter, stranger alternative to a grim horror game.

The catch is that the premise carries a lot of weight. “Exorcism system” is a strong phrase, and it needs to feel like more than a spooky reskin for routine encounters. The game is most promising when its mechanics reinforce Bon’s irreverent voice and the weird religious stakes around him. Go in for a compact, offbeat supernatural adventure, not for a solemn fantasy epic.

Graphics

The comic-like aesthetic and retro focus suit the material well. This is a world built for exaggerated supernatural absurdity rather than austere realism, and that gives Bon’s demon-and-god trouble a fittingly pulpy backdrop.

Story

The story starts with a wonderfully ridiculous escalation: demons, gods, and monsters are preparing to overturn the religious order, with tea and art discussion apparently still on the schedule. That contrast between apocalypse-level stakes and casual nonsense gives the game its personality.

Bon is the right sort of lead for that world. He is an exorcist sent out at the Pope’s request, but he is no angel, leaving cigarette butts, whiskey bottles, and broken demonic hearts behind him. It is broad, deliberately unruly characterization, and it immediately separates him from the usual chosen hero.

Much depends on whether the witty dialogue and peculiar supporting cast land for you. The game openly courts ’80s and ’90s movie and comic-book nostalgia, with sarcasm as a major ingredient. If that kind of reference-friendly supernatural comedy is your comfort food, the [publisher’s description](https://store.steampowered.com/app/746750/) captures the intended flavor well. If you prefer horror that plays its mythology straight, the constant wink may wear thin.

Overall Experience

The Unholy Society is easy to respect for committing to its own messy, loud supernatural sensibility. It does not sound interested in making exorcism dignified. It wants demons, gods, bad habits, pop-culture energy, and an antihero who can trade barbs with the best of them.

That makes it a niche recommendation, but a real one. Give it a chance if you want fantasy-horror with a comic-book edge and enjoy a protagonist who treats holy duty like another excuse for trouble. The pitch has more character than many supernatural adventures manage before they start explaining their lore.

Still, the retro jokes and brashness are not automatic substitutes for satisfying moment-to-moment play. The reward here is the chance to spend time in Bon’s strange, sarcastic world. If that voice hooks you early, the blend of action, puzzles, role-playing touches, and exorcism may be worth following into the chaos.

Retro Replay Score

6.2/10