Dread Templar - Spotlight : TechGoggles

Simply put, Dread Templar is low rez Doom 2016. Which means that it’s awesome. I have been loving the resurgence of boomer shooters in the past few years, and Dread Templar is among the best. Fast paced gunplay, enemy variety, and gore is central to the experience, and Dread Templar delivers in spades. The game takes obvious inspirations from it’s predecessors, while adding some neat ideas of it’s own.

There’s a proper characters and weapon upgrade system, along with a lot of environmental puzzles and secrets to uncover. The weapons are brutal, especially the throwable katana, which is an absolute delight to use. Enemies can be aggressive, rushing you in hordes at times, and this is where the slow ability comes in handy. Overall, and absolute banger.

Pros:
Great level design
Fun gameplay
Lots of challenge

Cons:
N/A

Score – 9/10

About:

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.

Features:

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.