Cluster Dust
- March 13, 2018
- MegaTronic Labs
Get on Steam"Cluster Dust" is an action-packed game where you defend your house from relentless Dust Demons using a laser-equipped Dust Cluster Buster 5000. As you progress, the enemies become faster and more numerous, and you must use heavy laser shots and manipulate furniture to survive. Your goal is to last as long as possible and achieve a high score. The game promises regular updates and improvements, aiming to provide an exciting and challenging experience for players. And remember, every attempt is a chance to beat your previous high score!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a clever concept and offers a fun, engaging gameplay experience, especially as players face increasing waves of enemies.
- Graphics and physics are impressive for an indie title, with well-rendered environments and interactive objects that enhance the gameplay.
- It's a great time-waster at a low price, providing more entertainment than many other games in the same price range.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including controller compatibility problems and frequent crashes, which can hinder the overall experience.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive due to the lack of multiple levels or objectives, and the endless mode may not provide enough variety.
- Aiming controls are not optimal with keyboard and mouse, making it necessary to use a controller for a better experience.
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from the addition of background music, as it could enhance the overall enjoyment and engagement during extended play sessions, particularly in the main game and menus.
“Having background music would make it a little more fun to play for a long period of time.”
“Some music for the main game and the already charming menus would enhance the experience.”
“The addition of background music could significantly improve the enjoyment of extended gameplay.”
“The game could really benefit from more diverse music tracks for the main gameplay and the already charming menus.”
“The music in the main game feels repetitive and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
“While the menus are charming, the lack of variety in the music makes the game feel monotonous.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a compelling loop of patrolling a visually appealing apartment while battling increasingly overwhelming waves of dustbunnies. Players must strategically manage their health and resources to survive and reach ammo drops or recharge stations, creating an engaging and dynamic experience.
“The core concept and gameplay loop is already strong, patrolling a beautifully rendered apartment for dust bunnies to pick off until they become so numerous that you're fleeing from huge waves of them and sacrificing health just to cut through their numbers to reach the nearest ammo drop or recharge station.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is centered around the absurdity of using a unitasking product as a weapon, particularly in the context of eliminating dust bunnies, which many players find amusing and fitting. This comedic approach resonates well with users, enhancing their overall enjoyment of the game.
“Weaponizing a unitasking product has always been hilarious to me, and dust bunnies gotta die, so it works out perfectly.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics and physics of the game are highly praised, with many users noting their impressive quality relative to the game's overall design.
“The graphics and physics are really awesome for what the game is.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Current reviews indicate that while the game feels somewhat barebones at present, there is potential for high replayability if the developer expands on its polished foundation. Players are optimistic that future updates could enhance the experience, making it a unique scorechaser worth revisiting.
“The experience is a little barebones at the moment, but if the developer continues building on this promising, (literally) polished base as they say they plan to, it could become a genuinely unique and replayable scorechaser.”
