CONSCRIPT

"Despite wearing many of its influences on its sleeve, CONSCRIPT never ends up feeling derivative, instead it carves out its own identity through a raw, layed portrayal of trench warfare. There are some slight rough edges, to be expected in-part …"

"A grim reminder of the senselessness of war and the best old-school survival horror game in ages."

"For those survival horror fans who can lean into the lo-fi, top-down aesthetic, Conscript will be an engaging fusion of familiar elements with an under-used setting. Its sometimes frustrating traditionalism and abyssal bleakness is unlikely to win over new recruits."

"Wrestling with Conscript&s;s controls is, without a doubt, its main source of dread and horror, which is likely not what it was going for in the first place. When its combat mechanics don&s;t get in the way, the sound design …"

"Conscript is a horrifying account of the cost of Verdun, and all of its battles and its loss, framed entirely as a classical survival horror game, for all of the good and bad that implies. It&s;s a punishing, dire take …"

"Conscript is a good survival horror game but not the fantastic one it should have been destined to be. Its fierce and very apparent survival horror devotion is incredibly admirable, shining best when depicting war in quite simply the best …"

"Conscript is brutal and unnerving, with the reality of war ever present, and it&s;s take on the survival horror genre feels new yet familiar."

"A survival horror inspired by the classics of the genre, Resident Evil above all, but with a rather original setting. The sources of inspiration can be felt from the very beginning, which will make long-time fans happy, but the strong …"

"Conscript is a terrific survival horror that sticks to the genre while tries to do something new: the brutal setting of the First World War and the absence of classic monsters. The result is one of the best indie horrors …"

"CONSCRIPT is incredibly atmospheric, with great ideas and loving homages to the survival game genre. While the tension wasn’t quite there for me, I’m sure others will find it in this otherwise incredible game."

"CONSCRIPT is the first title from Jordan Mochi and his studio Catchweight Studio, a 2D survival horror quite influenced by the classic mechanics of the first Resident Evil and masterfully set in the horrible and brutal First World War. The …"

"The developer understands what makes an enjoyable survival horror game and he made one that is very respectful of The Great War, while also showing just how terrifying the experience could be. It feels very authentic and the deftly executed …"

"Conscript is a harrowing, immersive survival horror that boldly explores the brutality of WWI. Despite some balance quirks, its oppressive atmosphere, tense gameplay and thematic depth make it a must-play for fans of the genre seeking a challenging, thought-provoking experience."

"Conscript takes its evident passion for survival horror and infuses it with purpose and grit through a harrowing depiction of war. More than just homage, Conscript comfortably sits alongside the best, and more unique, of the genre."

"At a time when big IPs with millions upon millions of dollars in backing fail to deliver, Conscript is an inspired yet fresh take on the classic Survival Horror formula. Its old-school sensibilities might turn off some players, but Jordan …"

"One of the most interesting approaches to survival horror, where monsters, zombies, and creatures are replaced by the horror of war and the melancholy of soldiers fighting to return home."

"Conscript may not be a true survival horror, but it taps into that legacy and roots it in fertile soil."

"While not the type of horror you’d normally think of in spooky season, surviving the war is its own bit of terror"

"Jordan Mochi&s;s singular vision can occasionally get ensnared by questionable design choices, but it&s;s still a ride easily worth volunteering your time and money to experience."

"Conscript is a rare indie gem in the survival horror genre. Jordan Mochi&s;s debut work aims to portray in videogames the terror of war and the inner battles of the soldiers who are unfortunately forced to live through it. With …"

"At its peak, Conscript is a wonderfully harrowing ordeal that will keep you on your toes, and at worst, it’s a drag designed to feel as dread-inducing as the setting it’s built around. The rest of the game lingers somewhere …"

"Conscript - Director&s;s Cut offers a more complete and accessible version of a survival horror game that presents a different approach to the genre in terms of setting, although with somewhat familiar mechanics and story."

"A mixed bag, then, but certainly not unenjoyable."

"The incredibly atmospheric CONSCRIPT once again demonstrates that even small teams with limited budgets can come up with surprisingly strong passion projects. If you’re looking for a WW1 game that immerses you in a fitting sense of despair, then CONSCRIPT …"

"To its credit, Conscript maintains a high level of intensity regardless and doesn’t cheapen the experience by adding unnecessary supernatural elements or moments of levity. Similar to its survival horror brethren, it features multiple endings, and while some are more …"

"Conscript is unlikely to deliver genuine scares, but this old school, atmospheric survival horror romp is still easy to recommend to fans of the genre."

"Looking for a classic survival horror set in an original and well-defined setting? Then you should not avoid Conscript, which effectively and modernly incorporates elements from the genre&s;s past. With a powerful and well-executed setting, plus an additional strong gameplay, …"

"Conscript may not deliver the usual horror many expect in a survival horror but what it does tell is a tense WWI narrative with its own brand of survival and combat that is a bit rough in places."