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DEXED

DEXED brings the classic on-rails shooter genre into a new dimension splendidly and does a superb job of teasing an intriguing concept for a full game.
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73%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, story
77% User Score Based on 62 reviews
Critic Score 63%Based on 4 reviews

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DEXED is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Ninja Theory and was released on September 26, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"DEXED is a single-player Science Fiction Shooter game with good graphics, offering an unique two-handed shooting mechanic that requires DEXterity to tag and destroy enemies with ice or fire. Compete on global and friends leaderboards, and hone your skills in Challenge Mode before taking on the endless battle of Arcade Mode. Explore diverse worlds in Zen Mode."

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Visually stunning environments that are immersive and well-designed.
  • Simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics that offer a unique twist on the on-rails shooter genre.
  • Provides a relaxing and fun experience, making it suitable for casual play and introducing new players to VR.
  • Extremely short gameplay duration, with only a few levels that can be completed in about 30 minutes.
  • Lacks variety in content and enemy types, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Limited support from developers, raising concerns about future updates and overall game longevity.
  • gameplay
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a mix of on-rails shooting mechanics reminiscent of games like Rez and Ikaruga, with various themed levels that introduce unique challenges and abilities. While the visuals are decent, the gameplay has been described as somewhat bland and repetitive, lacking a sense of urgency, though it offers a simple yet engaging mechanic that encourages replayability for higher scores. Overall, the game is fun and showcases interesting VR capabilities, but some players feel it lacks content for its price.

    • “Dexed has a lot going for it, awesome art direction and the gameplay is quite fun.”
    • “I do recommend this game because it does not entirely focus on the novelty of VR but offers an interesting take on gameplay and what the Vive controllers can do.”
    • “[tight and chaotic on-rails shooter, beautiful environments, challenge promotes repeated gameplay to improve].”
    • “The visuals are decent and they probably looked really good in 2016, but the gameplay is bland and repetitive.”
    • “A good idea, with averagely polished graphics (not very detailed but competent, and with two dominant colors) and on-rail shooting gameplay with an Ikaruga kind of targeting.”
    • “I hope they add more levels, especially for $10; 4 levels is not really worth it for the gameplay time.”
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally praised for being impressive and visually stunning, particularly in the context of VR, where they stand out among competitors. While some reviews note that the visuals may have been more striking in 2016 and describe them as decent but not highly detailed, the overall consensus highlights solid performance and a visually appealing experience, especially during dynamic moments like explosions.

    • “Stunning visuals.”
    • “The graphics are a class above virtually everything else in VR right now.”
    • “Graphics are pretty amazing and the performance is pretty nice; it doesn't lag when explosions (hitting enemies) happen near you compared to other VR games.”
    • “The visuals are decent and they probably looked really good in 2016, but the gameplay is bland and repetitive.”
  • replayability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the challenge of aiming for high scores on leaderboards and mastering simple mechanics, others find it limited to arcade-style gameplay that quickly loses its appeal. Despite being short, the game offers a fair amount of difficulty settings and skill-based challenges that can enhance replay value for fans of old-school arcade experiences. Overall, the potential for replayability exists, but it may not satisfy all players.

    • “As with a lot of VR games, the game is rather short, but this game has a lot of replayability, and the pricing is fair and half that of many other games that are more tech demos than this polished product.”
    • “The game is short, but beautiful, and feels like it has a fair amount of difficulty settings and skill-based replay value.”
    • “Since the mechanic is simple but somewhat hard to master, you'll want to replay the levels to get a higher score, so there's replayability in this game.”
    • “It seems like it has a ton of replayability (if you're into old school arcade games).”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered slow and lacking excitement, leading to a somewhat bland experience for players. While some find the soundtrack acceptable, there is a strong desire for more dynamic and engaging music, as well as the option to play personal tracks. Overall, the music could benefit from enhancements to better match the game's pacing and energy.

    • “Soundtrack is pretty good; if I don't have anything to complain about it, then it's good.”
    • “I'm thinking if the dev added the ability to play your own music, and have it procedurally generated, this would be a game to play infinitely.”
    • “It's fun, but the music and pacing is slow and boring, therefore it comes across as blasé.”
    • “I will be keeping it and playing from time to time but really wish the developer would amp up the music and the excitement.”
    • “I'm thinking if the dev added the ability to play your own music, and have it procedurally generated and perhaps 10 more levels, this would be a game to infinitely.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the game's story is a significant aspect, though specific details about its quality or depth are not provided. Overall, it appears that players find the narrative to be an important element of the game experience.

  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its impressive graphics and solid performance, with users noting that it runs smoothly without lag, even during intense moments like explosions. Overall, the optimization appears to be well-executed, enhancing the VR experience.

    • “The graphics are pretty amazing, and the performance is impressive; there is no lag during explosions or when hitting enemies, especially compared to other VR games.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, and the performance is smooth, with no lag during intense moments like explosions or enemy interactions, setting it apart from other VR experiences.”
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DEXED is a shooter game with science fiction theme.

DEXED is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows, PlayStation VR and others.

DEXED was released on September 26, 2016.

DEXED was developed by Ninja Theory.

DEXED has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

DEXED is a single player game.

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