Catechumen - PC Game Review - brutalmoose

Ian explores the smelly Catacombs of Rome in Catechumen.
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[@LiquidKidtv]

You know lion's are Cat's right?

[@brutalmoose]

Apparently not everyone was aboard my train of thought for that one. Probably for the best, it's a pretty shitty train.

[@senorfluffy9072]

brutalmoose yeah a train that derailed off the tracks down a ravine and blew up.

[@gamersinacontainer]

Señor fluffy and then said ravine was filled with lava and TNT

[@supernovacanes]

Robert MacEachern *lions *cats, right?

[@JoveJoved]

Why capitalize Cat?

[@Scarfulhu]

The power of those buff angelic arms compel me.

[@karliehatcher]

He lacks the godly thighs captain bibles does.

[@ZenoDovahkiin]

Scarfulhu Did you play Captain Bible? And if so, did it taint your purity as the great saint of pointing and clicking?

[@boraxkid1097]

Patrick Warburton moonlighting?

[@Ratciclefan]

KarlsburgReview /muffled low-quality voice/ *GODLY THIGHS*

[@Ratciclefan]

Btw, Scarfulhu, you and Moosey should do a collab one day.

[@Dillksp6]

I've not seen such bravery.

[@pestilenssi8979]

*- claps -*

[@kemosonicfan123lbp]

Dillksp6 underrated

[@hexidecimark]

I've braved such scenery

[@wintersummers3085]

Downvoting every moose video without the intro

[@HeadsetGuy]

I've not seen such "I've not seen such bravery".

[@brutalmoose]

It stinks down here.

[@benjaminmorgan425]

brutalmoose Lysol that shit.

[@AlecH1313]

brutalmoose I know right?

[@mr.everything2803]

brutalmoose Use Deodorant

[@Zevzs727]

brutalmoose yes the top is way better

[@gobi6576]

I really like the new intro. Your review style is becoming more personal too. Good stuff, m8

[@Howesenberg]

The buff angel is a life lesson: never skip leg day.

[@johnalogue9832]

Considering he chooses fly in place with his wings instead of standing, his legs aren't really THAT bad.

[@SkyNinja759]

"Thou shall not skip the sabbath nor leg day". - Brutalicus 4:20

[@zhubwat]

Howesenberg Art thou never see thy bravery. - Romans 9:14

[@Reionder]

W H A T A R E Y O U L O O K I N G A T ?

[@tonyhakston536]

wuttayoollugginnaht?

[@ryanschneider115]

Why are we guarding this place?

[@xXx3OOOv2]

👀👀

[@MatthiasPendragon]

"Buff angel where art thou?" That killed me

[@LGR]

Hehe, religions really should hand out more laser swords. I know I'd be on-board then ;) Appreciate the shoutout at the end, too, I'm glad you got some twisted pleasure from this oddity!

[@dirtyfawnwater]

JMNTLPY yikes bud

[@dirtyfawnwater]

JMNTLPY do you get enjoyment out of being an asshole to harmless minorities or

[@BirdRaiserE]

They certainly don't hand them out just to any ole pleb that asks. I had to wait three years after christian high school just to get mine.

[@alexander33221]

Top 17 worst pc games ever amirite?

[@RoboLobster3000]

God got angry all the time. If a swarm of locust and a gaint world consuming flood isnt epic then idk what is.

[@Nate3417]

"This is mildly animated violence at its most mildly animated." This episode has so many good quotes. I really need to watch this again and hear them all again.

[@penguinthepurple]

I agree, you should watch the video again now, 5 years later. 😉

[@329link]

I wish there were some religious games that took advantage of the fact that they're religious. seriously, whether you're a christian or not, you can't deny that the bible has some bits that are perfect settings for a good game.

[@WillieManga]

329link Is The Binding of Isaac such an entity?

[@329link]

WillieManga actually yeah. I tend to forget about that game, but it's definitely a good one. though I personally want to see a game that's more directly based on a bible story rather than having a similar story and lots of symbolism.

[@hackermangage1703]

*Crusades*

[@hackermangage1703]

I'm not to religious. I know they actually happened but don't know if they are in the Bible

[@andrewollmann304]

Gage rynders Crusades happened in the 1290s, well after Bible times.

[@nessmarsh7084]

You got rid of the original intro? I've not seen such bravery

[@watcherfox9698]

Maybe now he has seen such bravery. ;)

[@bul13ts]

I've often seen such cowardice!

[@authenticlimeflavor432]

And doesn't the video feel so much shorter for it? I've not seen such brevity.

[@2009TNT]

Silver MagiSean underrated comment ^

[@sandbakk77]

Maybe he got drunk and lost it. I've not seen such brewery. Lol.

[@ReikuHidori]

What are YOU lookin' at?

[@TheKpa11]

Where did you learn to look

[@karliehatcher]

What are YOU looking at?

[@therudestofclouds2007]

i'm looking at *GODLY THIGHS*

[@blake6509]

I LIKE MY WOMEN WITH LEGS ALL THE WAY UP TO THEIR BUTTS.

[@mitchlmitten5874]

That lousy food in the garrison is giving me gas!

[@otakon17]

A First Person Sworder!

[@asiu19]

nice one XD

[@bul13ts]

First Person Prayer!

[@SkyNinja759]

So is the boxing game in Wii Sports a First Person Fister? (sounds hot)

[@lugbzurg8987]

Just hearing Ian talk about shooting people with swords is hilarious to me.

[@otakon17]

That's a good one I wish I had thought of it.

[@agaycrow2520]

I love the new intro! I'll miss "I've never seen such bravery" but this new one has a shopping channel vibe to it, which is something I can appreciate

[@SamanthaPortUkulele]

I agree. I love Ian's weird 90s VHS tape ａ ｅ ｓ ｔ ｈ ｅ ｔ ｉ ｃ.

[@thelaughingrouge]

Behold! An angel of the lord appeared and proclaimed "Dost thou even lift brother?!"

[@PrinceGrey]

Long haired Ian is coming back

[@karliehatcher]

It's a good look for him.

[@lonestranger1939]

Levi Bell Just like the old days aye

[@WaterDragonNinja]

Wolfreign Valenford All I was thinking the entire video lol

[@Preeve]

Levi Bell Rocker Ian is returning!

[@Diego_Covre]

Levi Bell He came back!

[@YokusaHHart]

Oh God, I used to play this game all the time at my Christian School. I remember it not being the best, but it the only game they pretty much allowed us to play.

[@artemis9012]

Very lucky M8

[@Volcanic_Rave]

*W H A T A R E Y O U L O O K I N G A T*

[@darhtchewie]

The bravery, the hair..... so much is changing

[@bul13ts]

I've not seen such hair.

[@SamanthaPortUkulele]

Poirot's Mustache Then you must be new here.

[@user-ym3nv2ml7z]

Samantha Port it's a joke

[@SamanthaPortUkulele]

Gamer 109769 So was mine.

[@lunasyke]

You know, this game would be amazing if 1) the swords were used for melee (and each had a different special ability) 2) it had rpg elements (dialogue trees, dynamic characters, side quests, skill tree, etc.) 3) a more in depth story line and subplots (maybe on the side collecting scrolls which lead up to finding more information about something crucial to the endgame). Character moral development and the impact of their choices would've also been a great addition. 4) it wasnt so damn fast - some of the demons move like light. 5) level design was improved and challenging puzzles were integrated, as well as setting atmosphere and emotion to levels. for example, in the area where you go before you fight satan, there should be music that gives you the feeling of depression and that all hope is lost. 6) it took itself more seriously and mature. by this, I mean the dialogue was super cheesy and violence is pretty much non existent. if catechumen was aimed to a more mature audience and integrated in violence (i mean, just read the bible; violence is glorified) then the game would most likely have been a hit game. Christian games have so much potential and nobody has accomplished it yet.

[@KitsuneYojimbo]

Lunasyke So make it like a Christian King's Field? That would actually be pretty sweet, actually! I may not be religious, but I'd play the hell out if it.

[@Wandergirl108]

I know, right? Just play a game where you get to be a REAL Christian and murder the fuck out of anyone who disagrees with you and you'll get basically every other mainstream game these days; why doesn't anyone do that? :P

[@ShamrockShylock]

Sounds like you laid out an elder scrolls game

[@WillieManga]

But they were so concerned with being toned down that it went the way of Tommy Wisseau. A game so bad it ends up being silly.

[@WillieManga]

@@Wandergirl108 I guess Dante's Inferno kinda counts as that. Start off the game killing rebels, go through the game killing the living dead and end the game killing the Devil.

[@indeimaus]

Ian, you are getting more handsome in every video

[@arrowheads9128]

u look like projared if projared looked normal

[@GothicThought21]

LMAO, what?!

[@codexnecro3917]

Heh

[@remyzk9424]

G59 projared can never look normal

[@ZenoDovahkiin]

G59 Perish, fool! I cannot tolerate such heresy against the majesty of ProJared's nose!

[@FlameOfUdun96]

are you the "alien head shit kid" guy?

[@ScamwatchDallin]

I genuinely love this community. You all are awesome! Thank you for bringing us together Ian.

[@rubiesncreme]

I remember when PC Gamer did an article on this. They described it as, "Remember that game Rod and Tod Flanders on The Simpsons played? ("No, you just winged him and made him a Unitarian!") This is that game."

[@yungtown]

Bro your new intro is phenomenal. Also it DOES stink down here. LOL so funny!

[@MrToasty9000]

i really appreciate your ability to admire silly and fun games just for being silly and fun. i think a lot of youtubers tend to be more cynical but the fact that you can just say "yeah this is dumb and preachy but it's silly and fun and i like it" is really refreshing

[@dannewhall1776]

Great review Ian, I actually really like the soundtrack you use with all the instrumental stuff while you're talking. Definitely one of my favorite videos of yours

[@Rice1is1nice]

Why has Brutalmoose found happiness? Where is the old grump he used to be?!

[@TheKpa11]

He got sued by game grumps?

[@sigh824]

Rice1is1nice he saw the bravery

[@WillieManga]

I like this new content now. I'm kinda tired of seeing people suffer for the sake of comedy, so this new format of actually finding some intriguing or good games while still sometimes making fun of it is kinda fun.

[@RotaryShark]

Best religious game is Doom

[@Eclipseknight9]

Yep, Doom is pretty damn Jewish.

[@LordArikado]

Hey, ain't nothin' more religious than going to Hell to wreck the place and save the world!

[@Soulraven2735]

@@Eclipseknight9 How is Doom Jewish?

[@arctrooperecho3438]

I'm always happy when there's a new brutal moose video in my sub feed! Although I miss I've not seen such bravery.

[@Mst3kfanatic1]

I think Ian has given the best ever review of this game that I've seen on. Every other person I've seen review this game simply says it sucks because it "religious" and that's all they base it on, but Ian actually hits on points like gameplay and entertainment value.

[@Superstupidy]

You see, this is one of the reasons I love Brutalmoose. He can do a whole video on bad Christian media without using it as an excuse to rip into Christianity. Even in the comments section I couldn't find any bad natured insulting comments.

[@matthewjones6786]

Agreed, it's refreshing. I think Brutalmoose's positivity draws in a very positive community. :)

[@coolman2805]

oh yeah? well how about this

[@coolman2805]

fuck you jesus

[@FlameOfUdun96]

"W h a t ' r e y o u l o o k i n ' a t ?"

[@SeldomPro]

Yes another upload. I only started watching you a month ago and in that month I have watched literally every one of your videos

[@CYDeviant]

I love your videos Ian. You have a great sense of humor, a smooth voice, and you pick great games to talk about. Everything you're doing with the channel is great!

[@Brutalis96]

oh my God, when I was little I played this game a lot. it seems almost like a dream now because I wasn't sure if it actually existed or not due to the fact that no one I knew acknowledged its existence. I was like four at the time and the first time those rolling demons came after me , I almost shit myself and quit the game on the spot. good game though especially when you don't have a whole lot of access to games as a kid.

[@Gat720Dua]

Honestly compared to most other Christian games this one is probably the most bearable and competent.

[@hyppyrotta71]

I have been waiting you to review this for years!

[@miltondelacruz7033]

Your updates always make my day.

[@ncisfan1002]

YES I'm so glad notifications didn't have to appear for me to notice a new video cx

[@FoxyAlice93]

Play Half-Life on one screen and Realms of the Haunting on another while playing a Sunday Mass on a TV in background and you'll have the same experience

[@AhoyImHarker]

Solid review, that opening with the turn table was tré slick

[@KleineralsDrei]

Wow, I think this is my new favorite video of yours. Fantastic work, please keep it up! :)

[@countesschewi2399]

Really... What _am_ I looking at?

[@garry12gg]

Can someone please make a 15 minute long video of the guards saying "What are you lookin at?"

[@picklejoedeanbob]

your videos are so underrated dude, your videos are high quality

[@IAmCaligvla]

You've been putting out a lot of videos recently... And that's great!

[@christianperkins9508]

For real though, I think Ian's approach to religion in this video was fantastic.

[@ecofriendlyphish]

My step dad helped make the art for this game oh my god... I'm dying....

[@matthewjones6786]

I'm jealous, there's so much you can learn from him...

[@babybear6111]

just checked your channel probably about 10 minutes before you uploaded this hoping that you'd have a new video for me. glad i checked again. also, love your new intro.

[@MidnightOwlASMR]

love these intros with the spinning game. idk it's just pleasant to watch

[@SgtTwilight]

Wow, a review that doesn't just say "this game is shit for being religious" and calls it a day. Interesting.

[@hoponpop33]

Looks like a Christian themed Half Life

[@willdeamer7176]

hoponpop33 ikr

[@timothymckane6362]

All it needs is an HEV suit like Roman armor, and a crowbar that's roughly shaped like a crucifix.

[@kirbyg7697]

the vibe of this vid is awesome

[@coltonboomer1179]

Great video man very funny I remember these games!

[@TheKpa11]

Is there a "Gangasta style" way to hold a sword like the way you hold a gun to look cool?

[@chickenyouate4429]

TheKpa11 sideways

[@Magicarpmaster]

TheKpa11 Yeh thru your own gut... just like how "gangstas" should kill themselves.

[@TheKiroshi]

Holding your sword backwards.

[@TheKpa11]

The only one I can think of is holding it in your mouth like Zoro from One Piece

[@ZenoDovahkiin]

TheKiroshi That's the Fire Emblem way.

[@elliottbow2819]

OMG YOUR HAIR IS BEAUTIFUL! Also, FPS: First Person Sworder.

[@sohailsayeed9361]

dude haha you have me cracking up so hard! I love your videos! They are worth the wait!

[@boneyfrown6666]

I'm early. GPM would be proud of that buff angel.

[@basil3663]

#BuffStuff

[@boneyfrown6666]

#BuffRiku

[@JoeTheHuman]

Oh my god yes!! I've wanted a full review for the this game ever since I saw it on Lazy Game Reviews 'Top 17 worst PC games'!

[@olafmuller4506]

what an enjoyable video. time well spent, I must say.

[@JBailey889]

Another great video and love your choice In games

[@Fake-dy6dt]

"non-violent" "But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slaughter them before me." Luke 19:27

[@TVm0nk]

Is Brutalmoose slowly turning into Obi-wan. Just saying.

[@protogeninc.2222]

M0nk Ian: YOU WHERE THE CHOSEN ONE! James "Caddy": I WAS A PAWN!

[@unnamedmuffin]

For anyone wondering, the song that plays during the "what are you looking at?" part is Get Out by Alec Slayne.

[@tabikat]

Both a Brutalmoose and a Caddicarus video on the same day? Best day ever.

[@kevinzaleski5895]

Man I remember this game, freaked me out.

[@TheKpa11]

HA gamefreak

[@1berrylover178]

What are you lookin at

[@shards-of-glass-man]

That "Halleluiah" when the guards get conve- I mean purified just... cracks me up every time I hear it.

[@NotTheMindProbe]

I had this game as a kid! My grandparents got it for me, and remember enjoying it, but I never managed to complete it. Thanks for the nostalgia trip!

[@A_Player]

Somehow I knew LGR would be involved with this review. He put it in one of his worst games lists, if I recall correctly.

[@gespenstmk-iii111]

Confess your sins, my child.

[@TheKpa11]

OK!!! I ADMIT IT! I'M THE ONE WHO PEEDED IN YOUR LEMONADE! DEREK HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT!

[@Ziyoblader]

Looking back on this game when you shoot the guards and they kneel down and you hear hallelujah it cracks me up especially at the time when there was violent shooters in games like you said

[@YoungTheFish]

That's an amazing opening shot

[@ashsquest1235]

what are you lookn at

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

I'm a Christian and I can tell you 100% Christian Media sucks, how hard is it to get a group of talented Christian developers I'm sure they exist and gather them all together to make a good game? Also in the realm of movies and TV it also sucks oh, the only two good Christian shows were McGee and me and Veggie Tales which of course that's screwed up when DreamWorks took over the project. But if I had a computer I definitely buy catechumen because it looks fun. Wow a Christian game that I was actually fun who knew!?

[@matthewjones6786]

I'm a Christian in my senior year for a Gaming Arts major, I hope I can make you proud! I think a big part of the challenge is making Christian themes "digestible" for people while not dumbing down the message. C.S. Lewis always did a great job of that.

[@trunkit8749]

8:48 That lion roar is a sample that was also used in DOOM. Paired with the heavy metal music, I want to believe this was a reference.

[@Nikanaiko]

1:54 - Reminds me of playing as Terra in BBS after getting used to Aqua. This is how it felt the first time. I distinctly remember screaming "TERRA WHY ARE YOU DENSE" at my PSP.

[@enginkorkmaz7132]

what are you looking at?

[@ZenoDovahkiin]

At the bravery that is finally seen.

[@TheKpa11]

Master Chief: What are you looking at

[@johnalogue9832]

A confusing comment.

[@grace4me30]

I was addicted to this game back in the day❤

[@stalfos1998]

When BrutalMoose uploads a video, I rejoice

[@tonyhakston536]

wuttayoollugginnaht?

[@ameliawright6947]

This game sucks. No Godly Thighs.

[@leifderekson]

No, just angelic biceps.

[@nikudriverhc4647]

These angels have clearly skipped Leg Day. Such heathens...! Where's Captain Bible when we need him?

[@karliehatcher]

But it has Godly BI....ceps

[@nostalgiabender2375]

Surrealist Gal I know and not only that, the game doesn't have a Puppy Dog Eye Guy either!

[@paige7576]

your videos have gone up in quality by so much over the years 10 outa ten n.n

[@rustylasagna]

That game over screen is the greatest.

[@remyzk9424]

I don't see any bravery

[@live_kaito_reaction]

what are you looking at?

[@aaronkelly4490]

lions are cats😂

[@hollowmirage8581]

Not only that but I'm pretty sure that in All dogs go to heaven the cats were working with the devil so... That's a double reason why he killed them.

[@Karkatrielle]

I really respect games like this

[@itsm3blaz3]

Just ordered a copy. This gon be fun.

[@itsm3blaz3]

I lied. It scares the ever-loving fuck out of me.

[@slashbash1347]

Now I'm curious what Ian's religious beliefs are.

[@royalkaibaby]

Slashbash I think he's atheist

[@ruskus5617]

From his site: "I don’t think there’s anything inherently wrong with religion, but there are a lot of people that I feel abuse religion these days. Christianity to Atheism, there are a lot of people just being dicks because of “what they believe.” I’m kind of in an in-between state on my personal beliefs… just kind of learning what there is to learn, and trying to decide how exactly I feel about the universe. But it’s on the back burner of my mind, right now, I’m in no rush. I’m currently more concerned with learning how to just treat people like people, and I feel like I’ve advanced a lot in that regard over the past five years or so. So… there are some thoughts, I guess lol"

[@slashbash1347]

Much obliged, Ruskus.

[@SkyNinja759]

+Ruskus so... agnostic, gotcha.

[@protogeninc.2222]

Mimi is Ian really gay?

[@ImJustSayin2014]

A Christian game that isn't totally lame? Take notes captain Bible and Zoo race.

[@Nitrometutorials]

Lazy Game Reviews are the best! He does such a spectacular job with his reviews! Also, this was really funny, Ian!

[@DarkSoulSama]

The way the player holds the sword isn't that odd when you realize he's actually using an Ox-guard, which is an actual sword stance used in real life to either transition between other sword stances or to fire christian lasers.

[@FlyntofRWBY]

Notification Squad

[@Mike-to7vz]

FlyntofRWBYNation hayy

[@patrickramseyart]

FlyntofRWBYNation Heyo!

[@nicolesim1427]

FlyntofRWBYNation ayyyy

[@BinaryHedgehog1]

Hello!

[@zfrometa8316]

What are You Looking at

[@xxCrazyIzzyxx]

Pretty sure this game was parodied to hell and back in all forms of media where you ran around zapping people with a weapon to convert them into goodly christian stereotypes. Any game dealing with religion can only be done from an outsider perspective potentially critical of religion. Otherwise it comes off as literally someone screaming "WE HAVE THE TRUTH YOU FUCKING TWAT!" and shooting you with a magic sword that "converts" you to their way of thinking against your will. Honestly this game is insidious.

[@weirdproq]

Thanks for reviewing this game. Now I'm glad I bought this from a bible book store a few years back when they discounted it.

[@Astolfo2001]

"Can we please have Quake?" "No, we already have Quake at home." Quake at home:

[@OmegaShadow64]

I remember this game from back in the day. Good times.

[@PurpulPancakes]

DUUUUDDE THAT INTRO LOOKED NIIIICCCCEEE