Dune Sea
- July 15, 2019
- Frolic Labs
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Get on itch.io StoreDune Sea is a side-scrolling platform adventure game that lets you fly like a bird. In Dune Sea you will guide a migrating bird that got separated from its flock due to a catastrophic event, which somehow transformed a fertile area into a hostile and desolate wasteland. In order to survive you would need to fly across beautiful landscapes of strange and foreign land, while collecting items and av…
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Nintendo Switch
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Windows
Reviews
- The music and art direction are lovely and relaxing, creating a beautiful experience.
- The courses are surprisingly challenging, providing a sense of progress with common checkpoints.
- Some of the artwork is nice, showcasing the effort of a single developer.
- The game lacks a clear purpose or direction, making it feel aimless.
- Controls are poorly explained and unchangeable, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- There are many bugs and problems, making it difficult to recommend as a purchase.
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its ambient and relaxing qualities, complementing the beautiful art direction. However, some players feel that despite the pleasant soundtrack, the game's flaws detract from the overall experience.
“The music and art direction are both really lovely and relaxing, and the courses are surprisingly challenging.”
“The environment might be pretty and the music ambient and relaxing, but the game itself has many flaws - e.g. you often can't see the bird you're flying because of the too bright sun or something else.”
“The music and art direction are both really lovely and relaxing, but they don't compensate for the game's shortcomings.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story lacks clarity, particularly regarding the necessity of completing side quests, such as flying through circles or locating other birds, which may leave players confused about their relevance to the main narrative.
“It's not clear whether you need to complete all these side quests, like flying through circles or finding other birds to join you.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative thread.”
“Character motivations are poorly developed, making it hard to connect with them.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the quality of the artwork, highlighting it as a positive aspect of the game's visual presentation.
“The artwork is stunning and adds a beautiful layer to the overall experience.”
“The graphics are incredibly detailed, making the world feel alive and immersive.”
“The visual design is impressive, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate textures.”
