Dimension Drifter

About

Dimension Drifter is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by BlueEagle Productions and was released on September 27, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

You are one of the most dangerous people in the world. Our timeline has collapsed hundreds of years ago. Since then, Ancient Gods have emerged through the cracks of reality, shaping it into a twisted realm of chaos. You are the only one who can stop them. Get ready.

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Single-Player

+10

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fast-paced, fun, and challenging gameplay with smooth controls and satisfying gun mechanics.
Procedurally generated levels provide replayability and a fresh experience each time.
The developer is active and engaged with the community, showing potential for future updates and improvements.

The game feels unfinished and lacks promised features, leading to disappointment among players.
There are issues with crashes and stability, detracting from the overall experience.
Limited customization options and minor weapon upgrades make the gameplay feel repetitive and shallow.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, arcade-style run-and-gun mechanics with randomly generated levels, offering a fluid and engaging experience. Players appreciate the balance between quick, procedural gameplay and the pursuit of completionist upgrades, although some critiques mention the game feels unfinished and lacks depth. Overall, it successfully combines smooth movement and shooting mechanics, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
- “The game walks that fine line between 'fast drop-in procedural gameplay' combined with 'completionist type upgrades to work towards' and succeeds (!!)”
- “A smooth 3rd person arcade-style run and gun for an early access game with nice gameplay and collectibles.”
- “I love the gameplay; it's very fluid with a natural translation of movement, aiming, and shooting.”
- “It is an attempt to grab some easy money from an unfinished product that offers little in respect to gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels unpolished and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The mechanics are clunky and often lead to frustrating experiences during play.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional story or dialogue, with many users expressing disappointment over its minimal narrative content compared to previous titles. Players seeking a rich storyline or character development may find this aspect unsatisfactory, as the focus is primarily on gameplay rather than storytelling.
- “Certainly a let down from Unloved, which had literally hundreds of customization options, lines of story content, and dozens of different rooms in different themes.”
- “No 'story' or dialogues or nonsense like that. If you're looking for a story, go somewhere else. If you want to actually 'play a game' and not have 100 agendas pushed down your throat, play this.”
- “Certainly a let down from Unloved, which had literally hundreds of customization options, lines of story content, and dozens of different rooms in different themes.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its engaging RPG elements and impressive character design, expressing excitement about how these aspects will evolve during early access. The combination of challenging gameplay and strong visual design contributes to a positive outlook on character progression.
- “I liked the RPG elements, the character design, and the level design so far, and am looking forward to seeing how this progresses through early access.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game, particularly for colors and booty chests, is polarizing; while some players enjoy the fast-paced, run-and-gun gameplay and find it rewarding, others may not appreciate the grind. Overall, it offers significant potential for those who enjoy this style of play.
- “Grinding for colors and booty chests may not be for everyone.”
- “It's a very fast-paced, run-and-gun, grindy shooter that has a lot of potential.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the game's exceptional replayability, expressing an overwhelming desire to keep playing due to its engaging content and mechanics.
- “There is so much replayability that I just can't stop playing it.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, utilizing recycled monster models from the developer's previous title, which many players feel exploits unsuspecting Steam users.
- “It even uses monster models from the previous game of the developer, Unloved, for a fast and blatant cash grab from naïve Steam players.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their unique and appealing style, though this distinctive approach may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the visual presentation is a highlight for many players.
- “Great graphical style (could be a downside for some, but I love it).”
- “Great graphical style (could be a downside for some, but I love it).”