Dread Delusion

"Dread Delusion brims with an exhilarating sense of discovery that starts to wobble in the final act."

"There is a tremendous, cozy satisfaction to peeling back the layers of this game that is delightfully addictive. . . Dread Delusion is maddeningly close to being impressively timeless."

"In games such as this, loose combat, stripped-back and repetitive (if effective) audio, are minor niggles when compared to what is truly offered here, which is a wonderfully realised RPG that celebrates the auteurism of James Wragg’s deeply realised world, …"

"Dread Delusion is a visual feast (at least from a distance), but its philosophical dilemmas and wickedly cool world do not make up for its total lack of depth in combat, exploration, and questing that make the otherwise-beautiful game a …"

"Dread Delusion, the RPG by Lovely Hellplace, invites us to explore a crumbling and surreal world, with a very particular and nostalgic gameplay experience. A title that stands out for a more than striking aesthetic and a solid scenario design …"

"Though some aspects of the game may be polarizing, Dread Delusion is undoubtedly a unique and exciting title, built for fans of classic RPGs to enjoy. Some will love it, and some will hate the game’s retro aesthetic, but no …"

"Dread Delusion offers an extraordinary experience that takes us back to a time when everything was less straightforward, and we had to figure out what to do and where to go, managing to deliver a nostalgic yet still solid experience. …"

"I highly recommend this title; it is a pleasant breath of fresh air that aims to experiment a lot on the aesthetic side, offering an extremely pleasant world-building in which to immerse yourself."

"While the throwback graphics and simplistic combat won&s;t appeal to many, the authentic and original story and endlessly fascinating world make Dread Delusion feel like a long-lost cult classic."

"After a while, I forgot I was sick of pixels. I look at Dread Delusion and I don’t see part of a trend. I see a game that set out to capture a particular tone and succeeded wildly. It’s not …"

"Dread Delusion sets out to create a haunting open world, evoking RPGs of the past - and succeeds."

"Dread Delusion is a game with a rich, beautiful world and a deep, interactive gameplay system. It offers a lot of freedom and customization to the player, but it also has some areas that could be improved, such as the …"

"Six years after its appearance in the first Haunted PS1 Demo Disc and two years after its official PC release, Dread Delusion finally arrives on consoles as a tribute to the greats of the genre, featuring one of the most …"

"Dread Delusion offers an interesting universe and a gorgeous art style, but both are thoroughly wrapped up in a mechanically thin and ultimately unsatisfying RPG experience. The Oneiric Isles capture the spirit of the RPG worlds of the past, and …"

"There’s something to be said for the game’s ambitiously large (but small) world for people with a sense of adventure, but clunky mechanics and lackluster design make it tough to really love"

"Dread Delusion is a first-person action RPG that conflicts with the genre at nearly every turn. The visuals, pacing, and gameplay create a wholly unique experience that won&s;t be for everyone. Those who connect with its general vibe, however, will …"

"If you&s;re looking for an indie game that will introduce you to a living world, with plots that range from personal dramas to political and social commentary and a right dose of nostalgia that nowadays is difficult to match with …"

"Not flawless, but nevertheless a masterpiece. Dread Delusion is a best hits compilation of all that 2000s RPGs had to offer and then some, creating one of the best video game worlds of this decade."

"There’s a very easy way to tell if Dread Delusion will appeal to you. Does the phrase, “Like a trippy, PS1 version of Morrowind” make your heart all a-flutter? Then you need to play Dread Delusion. Immediately."

"Dread Delusion is an homage to the open world RPGs of the past, in which many times intuition and correct interpretation of texts were worth as much as skill with swords, bows and fireballs. A question arises, however: does this …"

"Dread Delusion fills a specific niche that hasn’t been touched in decades. While I wouldn’t recommend this game to just anyone, Dread Delusion sets a high bar for adventure RPGs and utilizes its art style to perfectly capture the era …"

"Dread Delusion is a fun romp in a fleshed-out world, definitely worth undertaking for the meagre price of admission."

"If you’re in for challenging and engaging combat, daring dungeon dives, devious traps and clever puzzles, you’d best look elsewhere. However, if you’re in for a fairly casual exploration of strange lands and get drawn into some interesting lore, Dread …"

"I have no idea how Dread Delusion would strike newcomers, but retro throwbacks like these aren’t appealing to that audience first. This is a game built for people like me; people who loved being lost in Morrowind; people who still …"

"The world is intriguing, the dialogue surprisingly funny, and the sights something to behold. The game may end up a little too soft and mushy to wholly come together, but its ease can allow for a wider audience to come …"