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The Holy Gosh Darn

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2024

Should you play it?

Play as Cassiel, a foul-mouthed angel trapped in a time loop with a mission to save Heaven. Use the magical clock bestowed upon you from Death (yes, that Death, from Manual Samuel, stop asking) to jump between timelines across Heaven, Hell, Earth and Helheim to stop Heaven from going boom. Again.

What works

  • Innovative and engaging time travel mechanic
  • Humorous and clever writing with strong voice acting
  • Unique art style and expressive character animations
  • Well-paced puzzles with rewarding exploration and secrets
  • Strong narrative with memorable characters and lore

Things to keep in mind

  • Platforming sections can feel imprecise or awkward
  • Short game length with limited replayability for some
  • Some players find humor vulgar or irreverent
  • Occasional frustrating time loop repetition
  • Controls better suited to controller than keyboard

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The Holy Gosh Darn: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Fellowship.

Last update: 02/09/2026