50
It’s so wholly indebted to the past, it never tries to do anything new. Sure, it looks a little cleaner, and I suspect the controls are a little smoother, but there’s nothing here that suggests it’s aware of any developments in gaming post-1995. There’s barely even a story holding it all together — it’s just all nostalgia, all the time. Obviously, if that kind of nostalgia speaks to you, then you’ll probably find plenty to enjoy in Project Warlock. But if you want anything more than reheated Doom, you’re better off looking elsewhere, because you won’t find it here.
85
Project Warlock is a delightful tribute to 90’s shooters. It manages to find a perfect balance between old and new all the while still being its own entity. The console port is exceptionally well handled and offers some great options for players. The game attention to detail really helps make PW stand out among others retro titles in the genre.
80
Project Warlock is a Doom-like that packs a punch. The levels are full of secrets, the enemies have a great range of behaviours, and the weapons – boy, the weapons – are a joy to use. Add all of that to the 60 levels to learn and explore and the challenges provided by the higher difficulty levels and you have a winning formula. Even if the pixel graphics aren’t your usual cup of tea, Project Warlock is more than worth your time. This is a journey to Hell that is well worth the ride.
3
Feels cheap and janky. Looks better in videos as when you're playing the projectiles are rendered weird and its way too hard to tell if its coming right at you or not. Add some confusing progression, the only way I can spend any level up points is by beating the level that I cant beat because my weapons are all weak. Sometimes when I die it tells me can continue, other times its New Game only. I don't get it. Poor game.
8
Project Warlock is a highly satisfying Fast FPS. The shooting is extremely satisfying, and defeating hords of monsters is as enjoyable as it can get. The player has 13 weapons to choose from and all of them can be upgraded one time, changing drastically how the weapon functions. There are 2 possible upgrades per weapon to choose from, which adds replayability if the player wants to experience all that the game offers. On top of that, the game has a level up system. When the character levels up, the player can upgrade stats such as up of ammo capacity. And to finish, the player also has access to spells that can also change the way the game is played. The level up system allows for even more customization and builds the player can go for. Soundtrack is overall extremely good. Level design is maze like but levels are never big enough to get lost. Project Warlock could have benefited from some bug fixes (be careful when using elevators or you might soft lock your game), a proper story and other game modes but it's overall a wonderful retro shooter that shouldn't be overlooked!
5
Was expecting it to be much better. This just isn't on par with games like ion fury or wrath. Even the anniversary of duke nukem 3d is better than this. So its not cause I dont like the genre but this isnt fun. The levels are boring, enemies are not much better. Guns are not fun either, lot of magic stuff. It just feelt like im playing Wolfenstein again, but not in a good way. Other retro fps takes from the old existing ones and improve upon them. This one is just like someone ported a mod of Wolfenstein
Project Warlock
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Jun 9, 2020
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74
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5.9
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Jul 20, 2020
85
Project Warlock is a delightful tribute to 90’s shooters. It manages to find a perfect balance between old and new all the while still being its own entity. The console port is exceptionally well handled and offers some great options for players. The game attention to detail really helps make PW stand out among others retro titles in the genre.
Jun 29, 2020
80
Project Warlock is a pedal-to-the-metal, shoot first and don’t ask questions later FPS that would have been right at home on an early ‘90s PC, and players who enjoy that style are in for a treat. Solid art design, excellent gameplay, and just enough challenge make Project Warlock one hell of an experience for fans of the genre while paying tribute to the classics that inspired it.
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Jun 10, 2020
10
Fast, fun, addictive! A very satisfying game, which clearly aims to deliver pure joy of shooting while sweeping levels. One can say: like in the good old days, but no, it's a solid game, not exploiting your retro sentiment. But feeding it a lot if you want!
Feb 20, 2022
8
Project Warlock is a highly satisfying Fast FPS. The shooting is extremely satisfying, and defeating hords of monsters is as enjoyable as it can get. The player has 13 weapons to choose from and all of them can be upgraded one time, changing drastically how the weapon functions. There are 2 possible upgrades per weapon to choose from, which adds replayability if the player wants to experience all that the game offers. On top of that, the game has a level up system. When the character levels up, the player can upgrade stats such as up of ammo capacity. And to finish, the player also has access to spells that can also change the way the game is played. The level up system allows for even more customization and builds the player can go for. Soundtrack is overall extremely good. Level design is maze like but levels are never big enough to get lost. Project Warlock could have benefited from some bug fixes (be careful when using elevators or you might soft lock your game), a proper story and other game modes but it's overall a wonderful retro shooter that shouldn't be overlooked!
Jun 16, 2020
80
Project Warlock isn't revolutionary, but it pulls all the right levers in the fast-FPS genre to offer a very enjoyable gameplay, that will surely appeal to most gamers.
Jun 9, 2020
80
With five worlds, each with five sub-levels consisting of between one and four stages, as well as a plethora of secrets to find, there’s enough here to keep any FPS fanatic entertained for hours. Each stage quickly becomes a repetitious dance which somehow never becomes dull, and reaching its end is euphoric and rewarding. Project Warlock is great; a pastiche of brutally tough and charmingly gritty 90s first-person shooters, with only a few quality of life improvements to be made.
Jun 25, 2020
70
Other than some incommodious bugs and a lackluster story, Project Warlock on PS4 is a stylistic gem, with an incredible soundtrack, that pays homage to its predecessors while providing an extremely high skill ceiling.
Jun 17, 2020
70
Project Warlock has its moments, but the retro good comes with some nostalgic bad. If you’re able to look past its flaws, there’s a chunky and satisfying first-person shooter that still manages to be a blast from the past when you get to grips with it.
Jul 22, 2020
50
It’s so wholly indebted to the past, it never tries to do anything new. Sure, it looks a little cleaner, and I suspect the controls are a little smoother, but there’s nothing here that suggests it’s aware of any developments in gaming post-1995. There’s barely even a story holding it all together — it’s just all nostalgia, all the time. Obviously, if that kind of nostalgia speaks to you, then you’ll probably find plenty to enjoy in Project Warlock. But if you want anything more than reheated Doom, you’re better off looking elsewhere, because you won’t find it here.
Jun 11, 2020
5
Was expecting it to be much better. This just isn't on par with games like ion fury or wrath. Even the anniversary of duke nukem 3d is better than this. So its not cause I dont like the genre but this isnt fun. The levels are boring, enemies are not much better. Guns are not fun either, lot of magic stuff. It just feelt like im playing Wolfenstein again, but not in a good way. Other retro fps takes from the old existing ones and improve upon them. This one is just like someone ported a mod of Wolfenstein
Aug 22, 2025
3
Feels cheap and janky. Looks better in videos as when you're playing the projectiles are rendered weird and its way too hard to tell if its coming right at you or not. Add some confusing progression, the only way I can spend any level up points is by beating the level that I cant beat because my weapons are all weak. Sometimes when I die it tells me can continue, other times its New Game only. I don't get it. Poor game.
SummaryProject Warlock is a first person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells and monsters. In Project Warlock you battle through 60 levels of non stop action packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses. The game offers not just firepower, but perk-based... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
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- PC
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date:Jun 9, 2020
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