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Dread Templar

Dread Templar

Released: 1/26/2023

Dread Templar is a fast-paced first-person shooter that combines elements from both modern retro shooters and classics from the 90s. You are a Dread Templar seeking his revenge deep in the evil realm. Explore the levels and solve puzzles to find hidden weapons and upgrades. Face hordes of demons and bloodthirsty fiends using ninja equipment, firearms, and infernal weapons that will make YOU the scariest thing in hell. Gain Dread Powers and customize your skills according to your playstyle, as they will help you in your battle against the dark forces. Dread Templar uses elements from both modern retro FPS and classic shooters such as fast-paced gameplay, dashing, headshots, and bullet time so you can enjoy the old-school shooting games in a modern way! Customize your weapon skills to fit your own playstyle and fight against the demon hordes. More than 10 types of weapons in the game including katana swords, firearms, and infernal guns! Explore side areas and secret places, solve interesting puzzles and get rewards. Handmade retro art style - all elements in the game including weapons, demons, and levels are done in a retro pixel art style reminiscent of the 90s shooters.

Dread Templar is a fast-paced first-person shooter that combines elements from both modern retro shooters and classics from the 90s. You are a Dread Templar seeking his revenge deep in the evil realm. Explore the levels and solve puzzles to find hidden weapons and upgrades. Face hordes of demons and bloodthirsty fiends using ninja equipment, firearms, and infernal weapons that will make YOU the scariest thing in hell. Gain Dread Powers and customize your skills according to your playstyle, as they will help you in your battle against the dark forces. Dread Templar uses elements from both modern retro FPS and classic shooters such as fast-paced gameplay, dashing, headshots, and bullet time so you can enjoy the old-school shooting games in a modern way! Customize your weapon skills to fit your own playstyle and fight against the demon hordes. More than 10 types of weapons in the game including katana swords, firearms, and infernal guns! Explore side areas and secret places, solve interesting puzzles and get rewards. Handmade retro art style - all elements in the game including weapons, demons, and levels are done in a retro pixel art style reminiscent of the 90s shooters.

Dread Templar is a fast-paced first-person shooter that combines elements from both modern retro shooters and classics from the 90s. You are a Dread Templar seeking his revenge deep in the evil realm. Explore the levels and solve puzzles to find hidden weapons and upgrades. Face hordes of demons and bloodthirsty fiends using ninja equipment, firearms, and infernal weapons that will make YOU the scariest thing in hell. Gain Dread Powers and customize your skills according to your playstyle, as they will help you in your battle against the dark forces. Dread Templar uses elements from both modern retro FPS and classic shooters such as fast-paced gameplay, dashing, headshots, and bullet time so you can enjoy the old-school shooting games in a modern way! Customize your weapon skills to fit your own playstyle and fight against the demon hordes. More than 10 types of weapons in the game including katana swords, firearms, and infernal guns! Explore side areas and secret places, solve interesting puzzles and get rewards. Handmade retro art style - all elements in the game including weapons, demons, and levels are done in a retro pixel art style reminiscent of the 90s shooters.

Critics
78
Steam
82

Score Breakdown

78.2

Critic Average

20 reviews

82

Steam User Score

1,695 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-4.0
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-4.0

Average of both sources

Review Timing

7 early (35%)13 launch window (65%)0 late (0%)