Project Warlock

 Switch
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Noisy Pixel
    Jun 11, 2020
    85
    Project Warlock is a gem that borrows influences from the greatest FPS titles of our past and throws in a unique presentation with an added dose of magic. The arsenal of weapons and spells allows you to approach the action how you wish, and it continually feels rewarding. There’s plenty of replay value here for those who’d like another go at the hectic carnage each level provides, so it’s an easy recommendation from me.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Jun 11, 2020
    80
    Project Warlock is an excellent throwback to the fast-paced, gory strafe-fests of the '90s. It's got tons of big, meaty weapons, magic attack abilities, some light puzzle elements and an endless procession of freakish hellspawn to blow into tiny chunks across five impressively varied settings. Buckshot Software's debut effort is an easy recommendation for retro FPS fans and one of the better shooter experiences currently available on Switch.
  3. Screen Rant
    Jun 11, 2020
    80
    Project Warlock is a bloody and delightful retro love letter to Doom and its classic FPS brethren, and it holds its own compared to modern shooters.
  5. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Jun 23, 2020
    75
    All in all, though, Project Warlock is a reminder of the retro FPS with just a smidge of RPG elements thrown in. The title has a wonderful aesthetic, fantastic music, and enjoyable gameplay. While there are a number of little things that annoy me, it’s unique enough to get a recommendation. Buy it if you grew up loving Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, or especially Hexen.
  6. Nintendo Insider
    Jul 16, 2020
    70
    The underpinning fundamentals are certainly there, the attention to detail is coded in nicely, and the continuous improvements made since launch display a progressive attitude to evolve. I may not have quite warmed towards Project Warlock as much as I would have hoped, but I for one am very much looking forward to seeing Jacob Cislo’s next chapter in game development.
  7. Pure Nintendo
    Jul 10, 2020
    70
    Project Warlock is a FPS that pays homage to classic ’90s shooters like Doom. If you like mazes filled with hardcore monsters and plenty of gore, this game will probably be of interest to you.
  8. Vooks
    Jun 26, 2020
    70
    Project Warlock is a blast when it all finally clicks. It does take some warming up to after being thrown in the deep end. With some small tweaks, I managed to deal with the more fiddly issues. If you’ve finished off the old Doom games on your Switch and need another dose of that retro FPS, Project Warlock definitely goes some way to scratch that itch.
  9. Gamezebo
    Oct 25, 2020
    60
    So if you’re looking for something a little different in the FPS genre on the Switch – and don’t want to delve into the past – then Project Warlock might be worth considering. Yet the ports of the first two Doom titles ultimately represent far better value, and offer a much more rewarding and balanced experience.
  10. Cubed3
    Jun 18, 2020
    60
    By no means a bad game, Project Warlock can definitely be fun, but its many rough edges mar the experience, and fun soon gives way to annoyance. While the ultra-retro style is neat, and the gunplay is great, in the end these alone can't help much with the repetitive and simplistic level design, or how often bullets tend to hit thin air, and how unnecessary a permadeath system feels for such a game. Here's hoping the developer team understands what made titles like Doom so darn enjoyable, and create a much better sequel.

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 5 out of 16
  1. kalivic
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Project Warlock is a simplified FPS taking after such classics as Doom, Duke Nukem, Hexen Etc.. It has vivid colorful cartoony sprites, butProject Warlock is a simplified FPS taking after such classics as Doom, Duke Nukem, Hexen Etc.. It has vivid colorful cartoony sprites, but the style might not be for everyone. As someone in love with the Borderland franchise I can't get enough of it. There are light RPG level up options for health, mana, melee attack, and ammo capacity, as well as a pretty underwhelming perk system. There is also crafting where you can buy magic spells you find,
    and upgrade weapons to one of two overpowered options. Fantastic game that I could barely put down.    … Full Review »
  2. SammyKewlGuy
    Aug 2, 2020
    2
    It may seem like a throwback to Doom and classic shooters but at the risk of sounding pathetic, this game is too hard. It’s very unforgivingIt may seem like a throwback to Doom and classic shooters but at the risk of sounding pathetic, this game is too hard. It’s very unforgiving even in the earliest stages. Doom was never this difficult. Every single time you see a bat it fires at you. The game should be played slowly but it runs at such a high speed that encourages one to rush when they should be careful. In the end, the game looks retro but is simply not fun.… Full Review »
  3. Nayl
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhoresshooters que ja joguei s, a altura dos classicos. Jogabilidade fluida, trilha sonora impecavel e graficos lindissimos. UmUm dos melhoresshooters que ja joguei s, a altura dos classicos. Jogabilidade fluida, trilha sonora impecavel e graficos lindissimos. Um titulo mais que necessario para quem tem um nintendo switch.… Full Review »
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