Dualism

About

Dualism is a single player arcade shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Noah Judson and was released on January 14, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A classic arcade shoot 'em up mixed with twin-stick controls, heaps of roguelike, and a dab of spiritual philosophy create this addicting, challenging, and relentless experience where you must control light and dark to succeed. Direct your evolution and embrace your dark side to break free.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

The game features a unique concept with beautiful art and engaging mechanics reminiscent of classic scrolling shooters.
The developer is actively updating the game, which enhances the overall experience and keeps it fresh.
Gameplay is fun and rewarding, especially after upgrades, with enjoyable boss fights and a chaotic yet charming atmosphere.

The game is still in early development and lacks polish compared to similar titles, which may affect the overall experience.
Initial gameplay can be confusing due to the absence of a tutorial at launch, although this has been addressed in updates.
The chaotic nature of the game can make navigation difficult, especially with the addition of recruits that complicate gameplay.

gameplay
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The gameplay features a blend of mechanics reminiscent of Nova Drift, incorporating a unique leveling and upgrading system alongside twin-stick shooter controls. Players navigate a side-scrolling environment where enemies appear, utilizing a shooting and absorbing mechanic inspired by Ikaruga, all while controlling bugs instead of traditional spaceships. Overall, the game offers a fresh take on familiar genres with its engaging mechanics.
- “The game is similar to Nova Drift, but with a leveling and upgrading system that is somewhat similar yet different. It features twin-stick shooter movement and shooting mechanics, a side-scrolling shooter approach to enemy appearances, and incorporates the white and black shooting and absorbing mechanics of Ikaruga, with bugs instead of spaceships.”
graphics
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The graphics have received high praise for their distinctive and appealing art style, with multiple users expressing their admiration for its aesthetic qualities.
- “Love the art style.”