Dread Delusion
Last updated: 2025-05-10
- Evokes classic RPGs like Morrowind.
- Exceptional world-building, lore, and writing.
- Meaningful choices with impactful consequences.
- Unique and appealing art style.
- Rewarding exploration in interesting setting.
- Combat too easy and unrewarding.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 84%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 15%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 89%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 11%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 5236
- Negative points
- 2861
- Gameplay points
- 978
- Perf. points
- 159
- Rec. points
- 1546
- Misc points
- 266
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Evokes classic RPGs; Morrowind-like | The game evokes strong nostalgia, frequently drawing comparisons to Morrowind and other classic RPGs. Reviewers praise its focus on exploration, unique world-building, and emphasis on player choice, capturing the essence of older titles while incorporating modern improvements. The game's ability to create a sense of wonder and discovery is a recurring theme. | 96% |
| Exceptional world-building, lore, and writing | The game features exceptional world-building, lore, and writing, creating a rich and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the unique setting, well-developed characters, and thought-provoking themes. The game's ability to draw players into its world and make them care about its inhabitants is a major strength. | 91% |
| Meaningful choices, impactful consequences | Meaningful choices with real consequences are a key feature, impacting the story, characters, and world. Quests often present difficult moral dilemmas without clear right or wrong answers, forcing players to consider the implications of their decisions. This emphasis on player agency adds depth and replayability. | 88% |
| Unique and appealing art style | The game has a unique and appealing art style, often described as retro or PS1-inspired. Reviewers praise the visuals for their creativity, atmosphere, and ability to create a distinct identity. The sound design and music also contribute to the game's immersive atmosphere. | 83% |
| Rewarding and incentivized exploration | Exploration is consistently rewarding, with players discovering secrets, loot, and lore. The game incentivizes thorough exploration, making the world feel alive and full of surprises. The absence of hand-holding and reliance on player curiosity are key elements of this rewarding exploration. | 79% |
| Unique and interesting game setting | The game features a unique and interesting setting, often described as bizarre, surreal, or alien. Reviewers praise the creativity and originality of the world design, which sets it apart from more generic fantasy settings. The world's distinct atmosphere and lore contribute to the overall appeal. | 75% |
| Exploration rewards loot and upgrades | Exploration is rewarded with loot, gear, and upgrades, encouraging players to thoroughly explore the world. The game provides a good variety of items and spells, allowing for character customization and build optimization. The distribution of loot is logical and meaningful. | 72% |
| Compelling story, well-written characters | The game features well-written characters and a compelling story. Reviewers praise the dialogue, plot, and overall narrative quality. The writing effectively conveys personality, emotion, and depth, enhancing the player's connection to the game world. | 14% |
| Visually stunning Oneiric Isles | The Oneiric Isles are a visually stunning and memorable location, featuring unique designs and a strong sense of atmosphere. Reviewers praise the world's beauty, strangeness, and the way it encourages exploration. The isles are well-utilized, with distinct societies and compelling stories. | 4% |