Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 37
  3. Negative: 8 out of 37
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  1. SIPPIO
    Jul 15, 2015
    10
    Helping the undecided DECIDE..

    --I've been going strong for 24 hours. --if you missed Tecmo's deception on PS1 back in late 90's then this game might rub people the wrong way at 1st.. With that being said,,,here's my simple breakdown.. ---Tutorial is a must!! -Tutorial 2.0~~ this game is simple in theory, but knowing the controls & the trap workings isn't difficult, BUT it's not    Helping the undecided DECIDE..

    --I've been going strong for 24 hours.

    --if you missed Tecmo's deception on PS1 back in late 90's then this game might rub people the wrong way at 1st.. With that being said,,,here's my simple breakdown..

    ---Tutorial is a must!!
    -Tutorial 2.0~~ this game is simple in theory, but knowing the controls & the trap workings isn't difficult, BUT it's not a control scheme we are all used to like in all shooters the RT/R2 is shoot and the other trigger aims..

    ---people/victims enter AFTER you are all set.. So you are setting the stage for a performance and the results are based on you're strategy that is different everytime. Not just because of AI but because you're approach changes..
    ---trap combos...a wall pushes a guy into spikes, then he staggers as the fall gives way to a pit with spikes in the bottom...

    ---addicting--if a game is addicting and ya can't stop playing it & you're thinking about it when you're @ work or putting in annoying but necessary 'qualityTime', then you know the game is fun....reminds me of Xcom. But not the base part of Xcom, but the actual battle setup. Except Deception is waaaaay more setup...

    ---remembering Warhammer games back before Warhammer got all good
    Fly with futuristic settings etc. Warhammer Dark Omen & the horned Rat etc--you pick you're 10 units.. Maybe 1 unit is a ice wizard, another is Wood Eli's who snipe with arrows, and another is a cannon that shoots evil guys from across the map, and then Calvary or swordsman..THIS REMINDS ME OF DECEPTION because of the setup before you hit ". G O " and then the battle takes place...games with setting up are lots of fun...

    ---the PS3 Deception game 2 years ago was awesome BUT I had to force myself to play it because the controls were advanced... The controls weren't bad or broken, they were just complicated and took memorizing em. Kinda like the 1st time you played WOW or StarWars Galaxies or Everquest..but after a week you've forgotten keyboard struggles.....

    ---so that's my best attempt to let undecided gamers decide if they will lie,Mathis game...
    Yes it's a great game and of course it has replay value because that's the type of game it is. Similar to a madden or FIFA.l it's designed to replay maps and scenarios because you'll want to capture the bad guys instead of killing em or instead of just surviving...

    -be patient with controls..
    -average good HD graphics, not mind blowing beauty and nothing to complain bout either,,average,
    -no framerate issues.
    No ai path problems or noticeable bugs,
    -music/soundtrack is very good. Very eerie and scary..

    --If you enjoy being the villain = :)
    -if you're wanting a simple easy or quick pickMeUp game = :(
    -- if you like creating the perfect scenario = :)
    -if you repeat missions to grind for loot or money or performance = :)

    In the end it doesn't effect me if anyone plays this or talks smack..I enjoy it and I explained why,,but it required patience....    … Expand
  2. chesaro
    Dec 22, 2017
    8
    This one was a surprise, just got it for the lets play videos i watched, but it is really fun to play (frustrating, but fun), so i recommend this if you are out of strategy games

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69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

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  1. SpazioGames
    Oct 28, 2015
    65
    High on content, but still full of the flaws that plagued its predecessor, Nightmare Princess is an intriguing romp that can't satisfy discerning palates. It remains quite extravagant in the strategic genre though.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 21, 2015
    70
    Just beware a few sharp edges. [Oct 2015, p.91]
  3. games(TM)
    Aug 31, 2015
    50
    If you are willing to put a lot of time and effort in with The Nightmare Princess in order to unlock the more elaborate traps and levels, then you’ll find a game which will perfectly scratch that sadistic itch. Otherwise, the game’s shortcomings continue to botch a series we would otherwise love.
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