Dead Dust

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Dead Dust is a single player shooter game. It was developed by HugePixel, Diedemor studio and was released on March 21, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

The game "Dead Dust" take place in the Wild West saturated with cowboy romance, gunpower smell, endless prairies and crazy gunfights of course. The main character, a tireless bounty hunter with name Shlango receives a letter from an influential person, who have his own many Saloons over all Wild West.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The pixel art style is visually appealing and well-executed.
The game offers fun, simple gameplay that doesn't overstay its welcome.
It has potential for improvement and can be enjoyable for fans of the genre.

The game lacks depth and variety, with repetitive gameplay and limited content.
Controls are awkward and can hinder the overall experience, especially with a controller.
There are significant balancing issues, making the game frustratingly difficult at times.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its originality and thematic relevance, noting fun motifs and character-specific compositions, others find it repetitive and unmemorable. Additionally, the option to turn off the music is available, which some users have utilized due to frustration with the gameplay. Overall, the music is considered decent but not universally praised.
- “I believe the music is written for the game, so it is hardly generic.”
- “I actually rather like the music, and it has some fun little motifs that are very apt.”
- “The wild west, complicated with good music by different characters and each has its own alternative attack.”
- “The music is repetitive.”
- “The music was okay, but not memorable.”
- “It's not because I didn't try though, it's because this game is infuriating and I couldn't take any more of it; even the music was brutal after a while.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The gameplay is described as fun and simple, reminiscent of Nuclear Throne with a similar level of difficulty, offering good value for the hours played. However, some users find it lacking in depth, with limited mechanics and a quickly boring experience, suggesting a need for better weapon tuning and balancing. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some enjoying the straightforward nature while others feel it falls short.
- “Fun, simple gameplay.”
- “It has the vibes of Nuclear Throne (similar difficulty as well), but there are differences—simple ones that make the gameplay significantly different.”
- “Can't remember what I paid for it, but I can be rest assured that getting 17 hours of gameplay is a steal.”
- “Terrible gameplay.”
- “There's no real interesting story mechanic; the game gets boring very quickly.”
- “Gameplay was okay for its price, although weapons need some more tuning and balancing.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's pixel art style is well-received, with many users praising its aesthetic appeal and cohesive design alongside the sound. While some express caution based on past experiences with visually promising games that fell short in execution, the overall sentiment is positive regarding the graphics.
- “The pixel art style is actually really nice in this game.”
- “I loved the graphical style.”
- “The art style and sound design are pretty nice and cohesive throughout.”
- “On the store page, the art style of this game shows promise, but I have been betrayed by far too many games with good art and bad coding/design.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with many players finding it boring and devoid of a compelling plot. There is a consensus that new content is necessary, and the current story length is deemed insufficient for a satisfying experience.
- “There's no real interesting story mechanic; the game gets boring very quickly.”
- “There is no storyline or plot that I saw in the game.”
- “New content is needed; the story should be at least 2 hours long, but this is the minimum.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported significant stability issues, with glitches frequently hindering progression and preventing them from fully experiencing the game.
- “Maybe there was more to this game, but I couldn't get to it due to the fact that glitches stopped my progression.”
- “The frequent crashes made it impossible to enjoy the game.”
- “I experienced constant lag and instability, which ruined the overall experience.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is criticized for its lack of depth, with users noting bland character designs and significant clipping issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “You will find clipping to be a serious issue, and unfortunately, the levels and character designs are just bland.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving little room for meaningful growth.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in the characters; they seem more like stereotypes than fully realized individuals.”