Dread Delusion

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

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

Dread Delusion is a fascinating and atmospheric indie RPG that captures the spirit of old-school exploration, offering a strange, psychedelic world full of meaningful choices, deep lore, and unforgettable visual identity, even if its combat lacks real depth.

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, a world that needs to be discovered, as enchanting and evocative as it is.

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 visually striking and peculiar worlds we have ever explored.

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't be for everyone. Those who connect with its general vibe, however, will get a game they'll want to discuss repeatedly with anyone who's played it.

The unique story, immersive setting, and creative designs that complement the lo-fi graphics are what make Dread Delusion so cool. It may not be much of a challenge, but it’s a righteous and immersive game all the same.

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

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.

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 with a color scheme that contrasts very well. The furious crimson sky notoriously highlights the flora and fauna of the islands that are differentiated by their biome and buildings.