Chris "Atom" DeAngelus
Worth PlayingWorth Playing Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess Review
Published 8/17/2015
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PS3 / PS4 / Vita - 7/14/2015
Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess
The Nightmare Princess introduces the new character Valgyrie, who is able to set traps as well as directly attack enemies by kicking. The player can deal damage to an enemy by stomping on them after they have fallen to the ground, or kick them into traps. Modes The main feature of the game is called the Quest Mode, which features 100 new quests to complete. In it, the player plays as Valgyrie, and is able to obtain new traps and abilities. The game will also include an option titled Deception Studio, which allows players to create their own characters, enemies, and missions. Parts for Deception Studio can be acquired by playing Quest Mode.
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- Koei Tecmo Games
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo Games
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The critic average is 73 across 16 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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Cyril Lachel
Gaming NexusGaming Nexus Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess Review
Published 7/29/2015
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80
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Read originalAlbert Lichi
Cubed3Cubed3 Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess Review
Published 7/26/2015
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70
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDZTGD Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess Review
Published 7/24/2015
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75
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Read originalRoger Hargreaves
Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess Review
Published 7/23/2015
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Read originalJudi Azmand
COGconnectedCOGconnected Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess Review
Published 7/22/2015
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65
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Read originalJeremy Peeples
Hardcore GamerHardcore Gamer Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess Review
Published 7/20/2015
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Digitally DownloadedDigitally Downloaded Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess Review
Published 7/20/2015
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Read originalMark Labbe
PlayStation LifeStylePlayStation LifeStyle Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess Review
Published 7/19/2015
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Read originalEric Layman
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess Review
Published 7/19/2015
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