The long-awaited full release ofFaith, now titledFaith: The Unholy Trinity, is available. Indie horror games are experiencing a modern surge in popularity andFaithhas played a part in that. The first chapter ofFaithoriginally launched in 2017, making for a long five-year wait for the remaining story of the survival horror adventure game. That wait has now come to an end, though, withFaith: The Unholy Trinitynow fully available onPC.
Chapter 1 ofFaitharrived in October 2017, introducing the terrifying story of protagonist and priest John Ward. An exorcism had gone terribly wrong and Ward returns to the location one year later. Fittingly, it took a bit more than a year forFaithChapter 2to arrive in February 2019. Chapter 2 reintroduces John Ward, as well as a new character named Father Garcia. In a dark reflection of the first chapter, Father Garcia fails an exorcism to start the game. Players have now been waiting for Chapter 3 for over three and a half years.
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Players have now been rewarded for their patience, with Chapter 3 ofFaithnow fully available to play. John Ward returns inFaithChapter 3, but there’s much more to discover therein. PublisherNew Blood Interactiveand developer Airdorf Games aren’t spoiling, saying only that Chapter 3 is twice the size of Chapter 2 and that it features an impressive 12 endings to discover.
Faithis now known asFaith: The Unholy Trinity, framed for horror gamers that may not be familiar with its previous chapter-based releases. New players will be able to begin at the very start and play through all three chapters consequently inFaith: The Unholy Trinity’s Marathon Mode. Returning players will have the option of jumping straight to Chapter 3. For those who want a taste ofFaithbefore buying the full game, a demo remains available on Steam.
While the pitch of an indiesurvival horrorgame alone is enough to persuade many to try outFaith, it really is much more than its genre. The mix of strange and absurd pixel art, 1984 King’s Quest point-and-click adventuring, and intense cinematics makeFaithunlike anything else available. It’s both retro and modern, and altogether quite frightening.
The launch version ofFaith: The Unholy Trinityis available now for purchase on both Steam and itch.io. Its retail price is $14.99, though it can be purchased for 10% off through October 28. Those looking for a spookyhorror game to play leading up to Halloweenshould giveFaitha look.
