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Shooter, Indie, Action, Fantasy
Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge! You are a Dread Templar seeking his revenge deep in the evil realm.
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Relentless, unpretentious, nostalgic and clear.
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8Bit/DigiFeb 20239/10If you enjoyed playing Doom and Quake, be it back in the day or now, then you will enjoy Dread Templar. It has all the defining hallmarks of a game from that era along with the lessons learned in the last 30 years.
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Try Hard GuidesErik HodgesJan 20239/10Dread 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.
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WhatIfGamingRizwan AnwerJan 20239/10Dread Templar is a game for hardcore FPS fans looking to return to the pinnacle of fast-paced shooters. It's a treat for old and new fans alike, with tons of variety in weapons, enemies, and environments. The story is a bit lacking, but the game makes up for it with practically everything else.
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DestructoidZoey HandleyJan 20236/10Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.
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DarkZeroDominic SheardFeb 20237/10There are so many of these 90s-inspired shooters that anyone who is a fan is having a field day with all the options available.
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IGDB rating 7.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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