The Procession to Calvary is a darkly comedic point-and-click adventure set in a world crafted from Renaissance paintings. After a holy war, you must hunt down the escaped tyrant Heavenly Peter, navigating absurd puzzles, surreal humor, and moral choices—including the temptation to murder.
Gameplay
The game features a classic point-and-click interface with a 'verb coin' interaction menu and a drag-and-drop inventory. Solve puzzles through creative item use, dialogue choices, and even optional murder—though violence may have consequences. The gameplay blends logical puzzle-solving with absurd humor, offering multiple ways to progress.
Story
Following a brutal holy war, the churches of the Old God lie in ruins, but the tyrant Heavenly Peter has escaped. Your quest to find him takes you through a world stitched together from Renaissance art, where you'll engage in bizarre activities—stealing ships, performing in talent shows, and even conversing with God. Will you exact revenge, or will your actions lead to unexpected consequences?
Key Features
- Pointing and Clicking – Traditional interface with a 'verb coin' menu and interactive inventory.
- Renaissance Artwork – A world built from paintings by masters like Rembrandt and Botticelli.
- Classical Music – Soundtrack featuring works by Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel.
- Standalone Story – Set in the same universe as Four Last Things but playable on its own.
- Optional Murder – Skip puzzles by killing, but face potential repercussions.
- Nonsense – Surreal, Monty Python-esque humor with absurd yet logical puzzles.
- Moments of Surprising Profundity – Or maybe not—don't overthink it.
