Dread Templar
- January 26, 2023
- T19 Games
- 6h median play time
Dread Templar is a fun, retro shooter for those who want a modern take on a 90s gameplay formula. Simple, sweet, and bloody, this game is sure to entertain despite a few under tuned features.
Get on Steam"Dread Templar" is a solo-developed action game that pays homage to 90s classics, featuring a fast-paced campaign with over 100 weapon upgrades and 25+ levels. Battles against diverse enemies and thrilling boss fights take place in distinct environments with retro pixel-art graphics. Experiment with different playstyles and search for hidden secrets.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- music455 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
- gameplay270 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- graphics140 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
- story89 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
- atmosphere37 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- replayability18 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- optimization16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- funny6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Dread Templar Review (PC)
Dread Templar is a fun first-person shooter that will appeal to anyone who enjoyed the classic titles in the genre or the recent 2016 Doom reboot. It delivers over-the-top violence and classic combat sequences but also introduces more modern ideas, like the ability to slow down time when swamped by a ton of opponents. The old-school look and the thumping soundtrack create the perfect atmosphere for demonic culling. The levels are also pretty good, giving players space for a variety of approaches to combat without creating a maze. The developers understand the universe they are working in and make Dread Templar one of the best examples of the recent boomer shooter wave. A review code was provided by the publisher.
85%Dread Templar Review
Most games have stories, but some really don’t need them.
80%Dread Templar Review
With a load of fun weapons to use and frontloaded with creative levels, Dread Templar is a game with a few flaws -- like its relatively repetitive final two acts -- but nothing that detracts from having an action-packed, bloody good time.
75%
