Dexter Stardust: Adventures in Outer Space

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In "Dexter Stardust: Adventures in Outer Space," play as the titular character, a space explorer, in this nostalgic, pixelated adventure. Traverse through various planets, battling enemies, solving puzzles, and collecting items to complete your mission. With its humorous tone and old-school charm, Dexter Stardust offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of classic action-adventure games.

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

Dexter Stardust: Adventures in Outer Space screenshot

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Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews

story30 positive mentions

The game is a delightful homage to classic point-and-click adventures, featuring charming characters, engaging puzzles, and a humorous narrative that keeps players entertained.
Episode 3 stands out as a highlight, offering a longer and more complex gameplay experience compared to the other episodes, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
The art style, voice acting, and music contribute to a polished and enjoyable experience, making it accessible for newcomers to the genre while still appealing to veteran players.

The episodic format is criticized for being disjointed, with earlier episodes feeling short and lacking in challenge, leading to a perception that only Episode 3 offers substantial gameplay.
Some players found the puzzles to be overly simplistic, with many solutions being signposted, which may detract from the challenge expected in traditional adventure games.
The voice acting quality varies, with some characters not delivering performances that match the main character's, which can impact immersion and enjoyment.

story
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as simple yet engaging, featuring lovable characters and a humorous tone, though it sometimes treats serious themes lightly. While the narrative is enjoyable and well-paced, many players note that it remains incomplete, with a cliffhanger ending and a promise of a second season. Overall, the storytelling is complemented by good voice acting and entertaining dialogue, making it a solid point-and-click adventure despite its predictability and ease.
- “The most enjoyable part for me is the story and characters.”
- “It has an engaging story and memorable characters.”
- “The story gets quite interesting in the last episode, and there is a promise of a second season, so hopefully the continuation will be longer and have a larger amount of creative and complex puzzles...”
- “Unfinished story.”
- “Not much else can be said without spoiling it but suffice to say, the ending is a cliffhanger and you won't see the story finalized because they made the stupid decision to change the genre.”
- “It's crazy to think if this game had an actual complete story ending and no episodic format, and they had more time to add more scenes and locations with more puzzles, it could've been a fantastic game.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised for its polish and charm, featuring funny characters, humorous dialogue, and engaging cut scenes that create a lighthearted atmosphere. Players appreciate the blend of unique art style, great music, and family-friendly content, making it an enjoyable experience for all ages. Overall, the game is described as a delightful adventure filled with heart and plenty of laughs, reminiscent of classic titles like Space Quest and Monkey Island.
- “The whole game is pleasantly good-humored.”
- “Humorous dialogue and cut scenes, interesting characters and interactions, fun puzzles (though a bit easy), interesting storyline, great Spanish/Mexican theme, excellent music (loved the Spanish salsa), great retro 50's graphical style, and very family friendly.”
- “This is a very funny adventure, with a lot of heart.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its variety, quality, and integration into the overall experience, featuring catchy themes and a delightful Spanish/Mexican influence. Players appreciate the polished soundtrack and humorous audio elements, which complement the engaging visuals and voice acting. While the music may not be groundbreaking, it effectively enhances the fun, family-friendly atmosphere of the game.
- “The music is varied and well used.”
- “T's fun, the characters are likeable and realistic, the music and title sequence is fantastic.”
- “Humorous dialogue and cut scenes, interesting characters and interactions, fun puzzles (though a bit easy), interesting story line, great Spanish/Mexican theme, excellent music (loved the Spanish salsa), great retro 50's graphical style, and very family friendly.”
- “The music, drawings, and animation look quality.”
- “(ok weird slightly off tangent note there this part in the game where the uncle is listening to the radio on his favorite station there is this trumpet solo part that startles me every time I hear it. You'll know it if you played any of the Danganronpa games. It's not a reference, I don't think; it's just the same type of music, but it makes me confused and nostalgic every time.)”
- “Crisp artwork, music, cut-scenes, and backgrounds, varied puzzle complexity so ideal for newcomers to point and clickers: parents beware - there are some dark themes and a touch of violence, but it's handled very well.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their gorgeous, cartoon-style artwork and retro 50's aesthetic, creating a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic animated shows. While the visuals are clean and appealing, some users noted a clunky UI and average animations, suggesting that while the graphics are competent, they may not reach the highest standards of detail or fluidity. Overall, the art style and audiovisual elements contribute positively to the game's charm, despite some minor shortcomings.
- “The graphics are gorgeous, but the UI is a bit clunky; the voice acting is a little stilted and the dialogue doesn't always come across as natural.”
- “This game was a fun, comical adventure with great, cartoon-style graphics and animated cut scenes that take you back to the days when you watched cartoons.”
- “Everything from the art style and dialogue writing to the highly catchy twangy surf guitar intros to the game's episodes make the game feel like an animated action show of the sort I enjoyed when I was younger.”
- “The audiovisuals are also clean and appropriate - they won't blow you away with detailed, frame by frame animations or orchestral soundtrack, but are good enough for a neat indie adventure.”
- “Graphics, performance and tech analysis score: 7/10”
- “Crisp artwork, music, cut-scenes and backgrounds, varied puzzle complexity so ideal for newcomers to point and clickers: parents beware - there are some dark themes and a touch of violence, but it's handled very well.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a classic point-and-click adventure that involves gathering items and solving puzzles to progress through the story, praised for its humor, art style, and character interactions. However, some players noted issues with the inventory mechanics, particularly that accessing items triggers automatic commentary that closes the inventory, which can hinder exploration. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, certain elements like dialogue mechanics and voice acting could use improvement, with a general rating around 7/10.
- “The gameplay is as you'd expect, a classic point and click adventure where you gather stuff in your inventory and try to figure out where to use and/or combine them as you slowly progress through its story.”
- “The point and click gameplay is absolutely classic.”
- “Great gameplay.”
- “The only real minor complaint I have is the inventory screen mechanics - I personally love to check every single item I collect along the way (or try making amusing item combinations), and sadly doing that automatically closes the inventory view every time, as Dex comments on everything I try to do, and there's no option to change it.”
- “All the episodes besides the third one are just not good at all from a gameplay perspective.”
- “There are some elements of the game that could be improved: dialog mechanics, voice acting, or pixel hunting.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features enjoyable character chemistry that occasionally evokes emotional moments, contributing to a wholesome and fun experience without any dark themes or inappropriate content.
- “The chemistry between the characters is fun, and it even gets a bit emotional at times.”
- “There is no foul language, no gore, no dark secrets; it's just wholesome and fun.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received a mixed response, with a consistent score of 7/10 in graphics, performance, and technical analysis. While it performs adequately, there are areas for improvement to enhance the overall experience.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by charming and humorous characters, contributing to a delightful and enjoyable experience.
- “Lovely, funny characters and a nice atmosphere!”