Iratus: Lord of the Dead

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 68
  3. Negative: 8 out of 68

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  1. theirrelephants
    May 20, 2020
    8
    I haven't played Darkest Dungeon so I have no comparison like all the other reviews, but this was a fun, simple way to kill a dozen hours.

    You put together a handful of troops (4 max from about ~15) and go into combat against another 4 guys. You're the titular Iratus but your undead troops do the fighting for you. Combat kind of reminded me of older wizardry rpgs, though thats a bad    I haven't played Darkest Dungeon so I have no comparison like all the other reviews, but this was a fun, simple way to kill a dozen hours.

    You put together a handful of troops (4 max from about ~15) and go into combat against another 4 guys. You're the titular Iratus but your undead troops do the fighting for you. Combat kind of reminded me of older wizardry rpgs, though thats a bad comparison.

    People who enjoy pain will probably enjoy the harder modes.    … Expand
  2. Caste
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    I have to admit that my first impressions weren't great, but after 2-3 combats I was fully into it.

    Some mechanics could be clearer, and the checkpoint system is not great (saves from floor to floor only, where its main reference Darkest Dungeon saves 'every second' so you can drop out and get back in not losing progress).
    But apart from the above, a super solid turn based game.
  3. Halikhan
    May 7, 2020
    9
    Всё что могу написать она шикарна во всём! В отличии от Darkest Dungeon не мучает гриндом!
  4. falmavar
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    Very good clone of Darkest Dungeon where you play for 'bad guys' and without grind. Very impressive.
  5. Ilya_Markelov
    Aug 19, 2020
    9
    Годная игруха. Нет напрягающего гринда, всё довольно скрупулезно продуманно, чувствуется, что в игру вложили душу. Минус один - мало контента. Хочется больше, больше и БОЛЬШЕЕЕ.
    Что примечательно - максимальная сложность самая легкая, т.к. насыпают очень много ресурсов и вы быстро можете выстроить свой билд, развить базу и упаковать несколько групп персов, к концу игры все будут    Годная игруха. Нет напрягающего гринда, всё довольно скрупулезно продуманно, чувствуется, что в игру вложили душу. Минус один - мало контента. Хочется больше, больше и БОЛЬШЕЕЕ.
    Что примечательно - максимальная сложность самая легкая, т.к. насыпают очень много ресурсов и вы быстро можете выстроить свой билд, развить базу и упаковать несколько групп персов, к концу игры все будут фиолетовые и макс уровней.    … Expand
  6. KokoB00mba
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    It's like Darkest Dungeon (minus all the annoying bits like stress, torches, etc) plus a little Slay the Spire mixed in. Considering those two classics, how can you go wrong? Easy to pick up and learn. Plus, you get to be the bad guys... :-)
  7. Vitalick
    Nov 1, 2022
    8
    El juego está bien entretenido, sabiendo a lo que vas y lo que vale no se le puede pedir mas. Para matar unas horas los que les guste los juegos por turnos y roguelikes.
  8. Wiezzel
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    One of a kind game. I had a lot of negative thought going into it that quickly vanished.

    Strategy and turn based, even vs AI only it will be very challenging. You need to keep up with a lot of different things that seem overwhelming at first but you have plenty of time to master them all and it is not complicated at all. The game is pretty straight forward. The game is re-playable a    One of a kind game. I had a lot of negative thought going into it that quickly vanished.

    Strategy and turn based, even vs AI only it will be very challenging.
    You need to keep up with a lot of different things that seem overwhelming at first but you have plenty of time to master them all and it is not complicated at all.
    The game is pretty straight forward.
    The game is re-playable a good amount of times, especially with its very challenging difficulty.

    The game is a 2D game with drawings that are slightly animated to make them seem alive. It offers bothers me but this game has it down to a good balance between looking good and not too much. I personally love the STYLE the game is made in and it adds a lot.
    It is not an easy game, yet anyone can have fun playing it.

    In a way it feels like you have 4 pokemons and you can craft the pokemons ( since they are zombies)
    They all have their set of ability and all play by turn ( all 4 and enemies then repeat)

    Overall a game that one must try during its gaming life, worth to buy it on sale or discount. Even full price if this is your kind of games. For those who have NEVER tried these kind, i highly recommend so they can discover something else to enjoy."

    The only thing I would add, is a coop or pvp mode that could add a lot as a bonus mode. Not necessary tho.    … Expand
  9. IndiPoss
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Nice dark humor, cool voice acting, playing for the bad guy aaand no grind!
  10. Kristiuush
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  11. PorkyBorky
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    Wow! I really like roguelike games, in addition its dark rpg, so cool project^^
  12. 5ombi3
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Excellent game! Can't recommend enough. Staggering visuals as well as interesting plot.

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 23, 2020
    80
    A very pleasant surprise. The game maintains great gameplay and at the same time brings nice innovations. A Darkest Dungeon, where you play as the evil ones. Give it a chance! [Issue#303]
  2. Games.cz
    May 20, 2020
    60
    Iratus could have been a worthy successor to Darkest Dungeon, but is cast down into the swamps of mediocrity by its monotonous, boring battles.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    May 18, 2020
    82
    While Darkest Dungeon has more layers of complexity, turn-based combat in Iratus is just as compelling. You have to pay attention to negative effects, preempt potential threats, exploit loopholes in the game’s sophisticated rulebook and build effective combos.
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