Dex: Enhanced Version

About

Discover the truth behind an enigmatic AI striving to reach the Singularity, a theoretical “event horizon” in which artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence and all bets about the future will be off. How will you play your part in the story? Explore the futuristic city of Harbor Prime and meet its many inhabitants, answer the challenges the city has to offer, roam the neon-lit str…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Dex features a well-developed world with interesting characters and a strong sci-fi noir atmosphere.
The game boasts a unique art style and a good soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
There is a plethora of missions and multiple ways to complete objectives, providing players with plenty of content to explore.

Combat mechanics are simplistic and poorly executed, making gameplay feel dull and unengaging.
The hacking system is repetitive and lacks depth, which may turn some players off.
The game suffers from performance issues, including long load times and occasional stutters.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The story of Dex is a mixed bag; while it features a well-crafted narrative and engaging characters, it suffers from a lack of originality and an abrupt ending. Players appreciate the variety of missions and the game's artistic style, but some find the overall storyline to be uninspired and derivative of classic sci-fi. Despite these criticisms, the game still offers enough depth to warrant a play-through.
- “Dex is a fun and simple open-world RPG with a plethora of missions (both main and secondary) to get invested in.”
- “Though the story and the game world are inspired by other classic sci-fi works that do not seem original, there is enough soul here to actually warrant a play-through.”
- “Well-crafted story and characters, attractive art style, multiple ways to complete objectives.”
- “Though the story and the game world are inspired by other classic sci-fi works, they do not seem original.”
- “The storyline is unoriginal and features a very abrupt ending.”
- “The game suffers from poor performance, bland action, and a mediocre story.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay features a richly developed world with intriguing characters and areas to explore, but is hindered by poorly designed mechanics that detract from the experience. While RPG elements are well-integrated, combat and hacking are overly simplistic, and technical issues like excessive load times and momentary freezes further diminish enjoyment.
- “The RPG mechanics are nicely implemented, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you invested in the story.”
- “The controls are intuitive, making it easy to dive into the action.”
- “There is an awesome world that has been built here, with so many interesting characters and areas to explore, but poorly thought out gameplay makes the experience a dull affair.”
- “There is real promise here in the world building and character development, but the terrible gameplay is too much to make up for.”
- “Fighting and hacking are a little too easy, there are too many load times for a 2D side-scroller, and momentary freezes in gameplay can cause annoyance.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their attractive art style and aesthetic, contributing to a grim yet intriguing world. Reviewers appreciate the visual presentation alongside the well-crafted story and characters, enhancing the overall experience. The game's graphics complement its content and gameplay mechanics, including a unique approach to hacking and multiple objective completion methods.
- “Nice art style.”
- “Aesthetic and soundtrack, a grim but interesting world.”
- “Attractive art style.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by glitches and momentary freezes, which detract from the overall experience despite its potential. Players also report excessive load times and overly simplistic combat mechanics, indicating a need for refinement in future iterations.
- “The poor combat and unfortunate glitches show the real flaws underlying what is otherwise a wonderful game; one that has shown enough to give hopes for a more refined sequel.”
- “Fighting and hacking are a little too easy, and there are too many load times for a 2D side-scroller. Momentary freezes in gameplay can cause annoyance.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game is praised for its strong soundtrack that complements the grim, sci-fi noir atmosphere, enhancing the overall aesthetic and immersion. Reviewers appreciate the interesting approach to sound design, which aligns well with the well-developed characters and the rich content of the game.
- “The soundtrack is captivating and perfectly complements the aesthetic of the game.”
- “The music enhances the strong sci-fi noir feel, immersing players in the experience.”
- “The well-developed characters are brought to life by a good soundtrack that fits the game's atmosphere.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the game shows potential in its world-building and character development, the overall gameplay experience detracts significantly from these strengths.
- “There is real promise here in the world-building and character development, but the terrible gameplay is too much to make up for.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any meaningful growth throughout the story.”
- “Despite the intriguing premise, the character arcs are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for its poor performance, which detracts from the overall experience, alongside a lack of engaging action and a mediocre story that fails to captivate players.
- “The game suffers from poor performance, making even the simplest actions feel sluggish.”
- “The optimization is lacking, resulting in a bland action experience that fails to engage players.”
- “Overall, the game feels mediocre due to its unoptimized mechanics and uninspired story.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its impressive visuals and engaging progression system, which together create a captivating and immersive experience for players.
- “The game has a strong atmosphere that immerses you completely.”
- “The visuals are great, contributing to a fun progression system and an engaging atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is captivating, making every moment feel alive and dynamic.”