Cherubim
Basic Information
- Official English Name: Cherubim
- Developer & Publisher: Independent team (Cherubim Project) & Nutaku
- Release Dates:
- North America: November 2023
- Europe: December 2023
- Asia: January 2024
- Supported Platforms: PC (Windows)
- Game Tags: Adult Content, Adventure, RPG, Visual Novel, Simulation
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In-Depth Review
Story & Setting
Cherubim reimagines the mythological cherubim as a fallen angel tasked with corrupting humanity in a satirical cyberpunk world. Players guide this mischievous cherub through a narrative-driven experience, blending adult themes with strategic gameplay. The story balances dark humor with moral dilemmas, encouraging players to explore the ethical consequences of their actions.
Gameplay Mechanics
The game combines RPG progression with visual novel storytelling, allowing players to:
- Build relationships with diverse female characters through dialogue choices
- Master a resource management system to sustain corruption efforts
- Customize the cherubim’s abilities and appearance
- Engage in turn-based combat with procedurally generated challenges
The combat system features a unique “corruption meter” that unlocks stronger abilities at the cost of moral degeneration.
Visual & Audio Design
Cherubim’s art style blends anime aesthetics with dystopian cyberpunk elements, featuring hand-drawn character sprites and dynamic environmental effects. The soundtrack incorporates electronic and industrial music tracks, with voice acting for key characters. Community feedback highlights the game’s bold artistic direction and immersive sound design.
Community & Development
The development team actively engages with players through Patreon updates and Steam community discussions. Recent patches have added new characters, improved UI responsiveness, and expanded the game’s customizability options. Fans particularly praise the game’s transparency in development updates and its focus on player-driven narrative choices.
Reception & Controversy
While praised for its unique fusion of adult content and RPG mechanics, Cherubim has faced criticism for its limited platform availability and technical issues on lower-end hardware. The game’s satirical take on religious symbolism has also sparked debate, though the developers emphasize its fictional context.
Game Link: Cherubim
