The Ring: Terror's Realm Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Horror

The Ring: Terror's Realm

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released2000
GenreHorror
DeveloperAsmik Ace Entertainment
PublisherInfogrames
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2000, The Ring: Terror's Realm is a horror game developed by Asmik Ace Entertainment and published by Infogrames.

It came out in the Dreamcast's second year on the market. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 2000 include Jet Set Radio, Sonic Shuffle and Skies of Arcadia. Among the 13 Dreamcast horror games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

The Ring: Terror's Realm is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to be spooked
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you scare easily or dislike scarce resources
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Ring: Terror's Realm is like

Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.

Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.

The Ring: Terror's Realm gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

The Ring: Terror's Realm walkthroughs & guides

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The Ring: Terror's Realm FAQ

When did The Ring: Terror's Realm come out on the Dreamcast?

The Ring: Terror's Realm was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2000.

Who made The Ring: Terror's Realm?

It was developed by Asmik Ace Entertainment and published by Infogrames.

Is The Ring: Terror's Realm multiplayer?

No. The Ring: Terror's Realm is a single-player game.

How long does The Ring: Terror's Realm take to play?

As a horror game, The Ring: Terror's Realm typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Ring: Terror's Realm on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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