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'If you're designing an RPG, you have to go back to the source:' The post-apocalyptic RPG Entropy takes notes from Fallout and a long-abandoned Warhammer spinoff
The early access RPG Entropy draws inspiration from classic PC titles like Fallout and tabletop games such as Warhammer's Mordheim, alongside JRPGs like Final Fantasy 10. Lead developer James Wragg highlights the game's locational damage system and deep character customization as key features influenced by these sources.
'Sidequests are almost my reason for doing videogames in the first place:' The dev behind one of the coolest upcoming RPGs says its word count is ballooning because they just love side stories so much
Lead developer James Wragg of Lovely Hellplace discusses the significant focus on sidequests in their upcoming RPG, Entropy. He explains that the team's love for side stories, inspired by games like Elder Scrolls, has led to a ballooning word count, even though they initially aimed for a more succinct narrative.
Entropy, a deliciously miserable Final Fantasy-esque RPG where your party members can permanently die, is now out in early access
Entropy, a post-apocalyptic turn-based RPG from developer Lovely Hellplace, has launched in early access on PC. The game features Soulslike mechanics, permadeath for party members, and a narrative set in a miserable world, drawing comparisons to Final Fantasy and XCOM.
Nintendo Switch 2 physical releases announced for Sektori and Dread Delusion, Switch 1 physical release for Easy Delivery Co.
Lost in Cult has announced physical releases for three games: Sektori and Dread Delusion for the Nintendo Switch 2, and Easy Delivery Co. for the original Nintendo Switch. These limited editions will include various extras and are aimed at collectors. Sektori and Dread Delusion are developed by solo developers Kimmo Lahtinen and Sam C. respectively, with Dread Delusion also involving publisher DreadXP.
The follow-up to one of my favorite RPGs of the 2020s finally has a demo, and it does not disappoint: Bat people, a mushroom hellscape, and funky JRPG combat from bizarro world 2005
Entropy, a JRPG from Lovely Hellplace, has released a playable demo on Steam with an early access launch date of August 18. The game features a party system with up to 14 members, permadeath mechanics reminiscent of Fire Emblem, and a unique combat system with row-based positioning. Its art style and unsettling atmosphere evoke mid-2000s JRPGs with a distinct, freakish spirit.
Turn-based RPG Entropy offers up a world abandoned by the gods that looks like a PS1 game fished from a toilet
Entropy is a new turn-based RPG from Lovely Hellplace that features a unique, grim art style reminiscent of PlayStation 1 era games. The game draws parallels to classic Final Fantasy titles but presents a world corrupted by rust, decay, and fungal growth. Players control a party of mercenaries and refugees in combat against bizarre enemies, with a focus on strategic turn-based battles and a narrative steeped in theatrical writing.
Play the Astonishing New Dark Fantasy RPG Demo From the Creator of Dread Delusion Now - Entropy and its Gorgeous Low Poly Graphics Launches into Early Access on Aug. 18
The dark fantasy RPG Entropy, developed by Lovely Hellplace and published by DreadXP, has released a demo on Steam and announced its Early Access launch for August 18. The game features a post-apocalyptic setting, turn-based combat with limb targeting, and a distinctive low-poly, PSX-style visual aesthetic. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Dread Delusion Review
Dread Delusion is an action RPG set in a fractured world of airborne islands and cosmic catastrophe. Players hunt a rogue pirate while navigating a non-linear open world with a focus on player choice and consequence, though the impact of these decisions can feel underwhelming. Despite this, the game's rich storytelling and sense of discovery make it a compelling experience.
Dollar Shave Club x Call of Duty: Warzone “Shave Off” Happening Today
Call of Duty: Warzone is collaborating with Dollar Shave Club for a live "Shave Off" event featuring streamers, with the loser shaving their beard. The event supports the Call of Duty Endowment, with Dollar Shave Club matching donations and providing razors to veterans. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and events for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, Star Trek Online, Golden Tides, Crimson Desert, Apex Legends, and Dread Delusion.
Surreal Open-World RPG Dread Delusion Now Available on Consoles
The open-world RPG Dread Delusion, developed by Lovely Hellplace and Dread XP, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a retro 3D aesthetic, multiple-ending quests, and flexible gameplay options inspired by classic 2000s-era RPGs.
CookieRun DevNow Showcase Highlights Open World Adventure, Chapter 2, and More
The CookieRun DevNow Showcase revealed several new titles and updates, including the ambitious open-world RPG CookieRun: New World targeting a 2029 release on mobile, PC, and console. Also announced were the casual idle RPG CookieRun: Crumble for the latter half of this year, and CookieRun: Kingdom – Chapter 2, launching in May with a new story arc and playable region. CookieRun: Kingdom also features an upcoming K-Pop collaboration and is available on mobile platforms.
Don't call it ugly Elder Scrolls! I've never played anything quite like Dread Delusion, and now it's on consoles you really should play it too
Dread Delusion, an RPG with a distinctive low-poly art style and a rich fantasy/sci-fi world, has been released on consoles including Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, two years after its PC debut. Developed by Lovely Hellplace, the game offers a unique experience with a focus on storytelling, player choice, and exploration of its 'Oneiric Isles'.
Dread Delusion – Retro RPG Magic Comes To Consoles
Dread Delusion, a retro-inspired open-world RPG developed by Lovely Hellplace and published by DreadXP, has launched on consoles including Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a surreal, fractured world with a focus on exploration, choice-driven storytelling, and a blend of classic RPG design with modern sensibilities.
Dread Delusion Console Release Scheduled for March 17 - GameHaunt
Dread Delusion is set to launch on consoles on March 17, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Lovely Hellplace and published by DreadXP, this low-poly open-world RPG will include all PC updates and the Creature Island expansion at launch.
Dread Delusion shares Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Dread Delusion, an open-world RPG developed by DreadXP and Lovely Hellplace, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 17, 2026. The game will include all updates from its Steam Early Access version, such as Hard Mode and Creature Island content. A new trailer showcasing the release date has also been shared.
