Dread Templar

"While not having the quality and personality shown by the greatest boomer shooters, Dread Templar is a fast-paced, fun and deep enough retro FPS that knows its stuff."

"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, …"

"Despite a great core loop and a few nice-feeling weapons, Dread Templar gets monotonous in a few hours and then it goes on for another ten. I&s;m quite sure hardcore fans of boomer shooters will love Dread Templar though."

"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 …"

"Dread Templar is a good example of a solid boomer shooter. It&s;s fast, the enemies are dumb yet formidable, and the level design begs for exploration. The upgrade system is quite nice but doesn&s;t show off its capabilities until you …"

"Dread Templar pays a rocking homage to the classics of the FPS genre, delivering an experience made of pure adrenaline and nostalgia."

"There are so many of these 90s-inspired shooters that anyone who is a fan is having a field day with all the options available."

"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."

"The mishmash between retro aesthetics and modern quality of life improvements creates a game that doesn’t innovate at all, but never needed to. Dread Templar is a stellar retro shooter that shines with its fast-paced gameplay and utterly stellar level …"

"I liked my time with Dread Templar, especially when the game took off and began to offer a challenge on par with the best exponents of the young retro FPS subgenre. On the other hand, I think it needed a …"

"For being the first project of the developers from T19 Games, Dread Templar is a fantastic action game with a great metal soundtrack. The action is fast and fluid, the graphical environment doesn&s;t offend and the difficulty of the bosses …"

"Still, whatever flaws you can find with Dread Templar, one thing counters them all: it’s hellishly fun to play. The speed of the action, your impressive arsenal, the pounding soundtrack – it all combines to create a thrilling first-person experience …"

"Dread Templar is a game for hardcore FPS fans looking to return to the pinnacle of fast-paced shooters. It&s;s a treat for old and new fans alike, with tons of variety in weapons, enemies, and environments. The story is a …"

"There have been quite a few boomer shooters in these last few years and to be honest, Dread Templar is not the best of them, falling just a tiny bit short of the likes of Dusk, Amid Evil or Prodeus, …"

"You probably already know if you are the target audience for Dread Templar. The game skillfully captures the spirit of classic FPS&s;, for better and for worse. The challenging gameplay with a large arsenal of crazy weapons is there, along …"

"Dread Templar offers over twenty-five levels, but somewhat monotonous level design. However, hordes of enemies, adrenaline-pumping action, a systematic way of upgrading and a high-quality soundtrack will make you fight through hell to the successful end."

"Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled."

"If you are done with Quake remaster, Dread Templar is a great choice to continue."