Dread Templar is a premium action game developed by T19 Games. This software game is a fast-paced, classic arcade-style shooter that pits players against demons from hell. As a demonic bounty hunter, your mission is to seek and destroy evil to redeem yourself for the murder of your parents and grandfather by demons.

You walk through a world filled with demons, shooting them. Further, Dread Templar aims to give players a chance to relive the thrill of classic shooters from the late 1990s. If you liked Doom and especially Quake, you’d feel right at home with this game.

Kill the demons

Dread Templar is a first-person shooter with gameplay mechanics similar to other titles in the genre—all you have to do is shoot the demons and enemies you encounter. The game's combat can be quite gruesome, but that doesn't stop it from being fun. Additionally, your guns consist of a good mix of things from Uzis to pistols to shotguns and more powerful weapons such as rocket launchers, dual katana, and more.

As you progress through the game, your weapons can be upgraded to fit your preferred combat style better. Although it eschews complexity and challenge, the game nonetheless offers a wealth of content to explore. There are many secret rooms and passages that must be unlocked and explored. If you find it too easy, you can go back and try the next difficulty level.

The graphics have a retro feel—at first glance, the wall textures appear clean and high-resolution. However, when viewed closely for even seconds, visible pixels can be spotted on them. Meanwhile, the soundtrack may irritate you within the first hour of gameplay, and you will often find yourself turning the volume down. The music feels bland and repetitive, and it’s also quite common.

Can be still quite immersive

Overall, Dread Templar software is a decent game in the sci-fi and shooter category. The game is quite entertaining and could appeal to many fans of this arcade-style shooter genre. You'll probably like this game if you’re nostalgic for your childhood on the original computers of the ’90s. The graphics may appear low-quality at first, but they can be pretty immersive.