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Cult Master was released for the Game Boy in 1990 by publisher Sofel. It arrived during a period when the handheld was flooded with action-adventure titles, many attempting to capture the feel of larger console games within the system's technical constraints. You take on the role of a warrior tasked with cleansing a cursed land, a straightforward premise common to many games of that era.

You control your character through interconnected, screen-by-screen areas, navigating maze-like dungeons and the overworld. Your primary objective is to defeat the Cult Master himself, which requires you to explore thoroughly and defeat the monsters inhabiting each location. Signature mechanics include using a sword for close combat and a limited supply of bombs for solving environmental puzzles or damaging tougher enemies. The game is methodical; you must carefully manage your resources and health while mapping out paths in your head due to the similar-looking rooms. Progress feels earned through cautious exploration and combat, resulting in a slow but persistent sense of forward momentum.