Vamers says: "Over the years, many have tried to work out what exactly it is that makes games successful. Is it the art, music, mechanics, or a combination of all three? Although a definitive answer remains elusive, what is known is how games continue to stay with us, and the titles often remembered are not always the ones to win awards. Rather, they are often the kinds of games that reach into our souls and ignite an unforeseen passion. Kingdom of the Dead is a loving and thoughtful successor to a much-beloved series that birthed an entire genre, and maybe, just maybe, Kingdom of the Dead will be able to revive those same feelings of love and enjoyment once more for an entirely new generation."
This black and white FPS has an old school theme and features a creepy atmosphere and soundtrack. There should be enough to keep FPS fans interested, and the low price should bring newcomers in, but is there enough to keep gamers interested?
As things stand, Kingdom of the Dead is a great proof of concept that is still an enjoyable retro FPS but doesn’t quite live up to the aesthetics. I’m keen to see what the developer produces next though as they clearly have a real flair for design and a love of old school FPS games.
If you're a fan of DOS-era shooters and don't mind a bit of jank, there are far worse ways to spend a weekend than with Kingdom of the Dead. Here's HPP's review.
