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'Open world fatigue' is one reason indie RPG Entropy is borrowing from the classics: 'PS1, PS2, GameCube games really never outstayed their welcome'

Except Drakengard.

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Indie RPG studio Lovely Hellplace has released two retro‑styled titles: the 2024 launch Dread Delusion and the early‑access game Entropy. Both games feature low‑poly, crunchy graphics reminiscent of classic console RPGs. Dread Delusion is described as a stripped‑down version of Morrowind, while Entropy blends classic JRPG elements with PC‑style gameplay. Lead developer James Wragg said that older games appeal partly because they are succinct in design. The studio’s focus on concise, nostalgic gameplay is a deliberate design choice.

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