Dusk 12
- August 22, 2014
- Orion Games
Get on Steam"Dusk 12" is a first-person shooter game where players can choose to control a mutated man or a soldier, with the ability to use superpowers and issue commands to squad members. Set in a city quarantined due to a military experiment gone wrong, players can explore the environment, use objects as weapons, and drive various vehicles. The game can be played in single-player or squad mode.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept of switching between a soldier and a mutant with special abilities, providing varied gameplay.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable, especially for fans of industrial-metal music, adding a certain charm to the experience.
- Despite its flaws, some players find the game entertaining in a 'so bad it's good' way, with humorous voice acting and absurd story elements.
- The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including crashes, bugs, and difficulty in getting it to run properly on modern systems.
- The graphics and level design are outdated and poorly executed, making the game visually unappealing and confusing to navigate.
- Voice acting and dialogue are often criticized for being bad and unintelligible, detracting from the overall experience.
- story30 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized for being incoherent and difficult to follow, with many players noting that it jumps erratically between characters and plot points, leading to confusion. While some appreciate its ambitious premise and quirky elements, the overall execution, including poor voice acting and distracting sound design, detracts significantly from the narrative experience. Players are advised not to expect a compelling story, as it often feels disjointed and lacks clarity.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Really fun Russian shooter with a cool mutant storyline.”
“The soldiers' goal is to plow through mutants and soldiers to get to a secret lab, and the mutant is on a quest to figure out what happened to him.”
“Crazy, delirious story, ambitious but rather incoherent.”
“Story makes little sense and the voice acting is one of the worst I've ever heard.”
“The "story" is ridiculous and the voice work is absurd.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its mechanics as subpar and frustrating, particularly due to issues like difficulty spikes, poor AI, and unclear combat mechanics. While the inclusion of two distinct character styles adds some variety, the overall experience is marred by bugs, lack of optimization, and a generic shooting system. Some players appreciate the atmosphere and unique powers of the mutant character, but many find the gameplay to be irritating and lacking depth.
“The two different characters have different gameplay styles; the soldier uses guns and explosives, while the mutant relies on melee attacks with superpowers to aid in completing the levels.”
“Having two different characters with distinct gameplay styles is a nice addition.”
“The gunplay is standard, and while the progression is a bit slow, the mutant powers are pretty good, including night vision and health regeneration by draining life from enemies. Overall, the gameplay is a simple point A to point B.”
“Even when it works, the mechanics are very subpar and difficulty spikes insanely.”
“My main criticism of the game is that the gameplay is downright irritating. When you are playing with the mutant, you can only punch enemies, and often that requires getting right up in their face. There is no indication of how far your punches can reach, and at times it seems completely random whether or not you hit them, although to be fair, you can mitigate this with bullet time.”
“The most frustrating part about this game was not knowing what to do, where to go, or how the mechanics worked (as a matter of learning how best to use them).”
- graphics13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting an interesting aesthetic and decent visuals, while others criticize them as outdated and low-quality, with poor textures and character models. Overall, the graphics are described as serviceable but not impressive, with many players feeling they detract from the overall experience.
“Interesting setting and aesthetic.”
“Cool graphics.”
“Graphics a bit dated but serviceable, quirky enough to be interesting.”
“One of the worst FPS games I ever played with ancient graphics, stupid combat, and bad level design.”
“The graphics are terrible; many of the textures are low resolution, the character models are ugly as hell, the cutscenes look horrible. Everything about the graphics is horrible.”
“Now if you've played any kind of Russian games, you should know that the graphics are outdated. Just look at this; this is from 2007 (released 2008). The ragdolls are basic and the effects are nothing special.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the industrial-metal and techno tracks as highlights, while others find the soundtrack distracting and overly loud, often overshadowing dialogue. Despite the game's shortcomings in other areas, the music is noted as a redeeming quality by some, though it may not appeal to everyone. Overall, it seems to evoke a range of reactions, from enjoyment to frustration.
“The best thing from the game is probably the soundtrack (at least if you don't dislike something like industrial-metal).”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“While graphics and level design aren't aspects to be written poems about, the shooting is decent and it actually has a really good soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack is terrible and often distracting as it's too loud and drowns out the dialogue, making the story hard to follow.”
“It's adorable and hilarious how it tries to be a good game, but the cheesy music that plays throughout is just one of the many ridiculous aspects.”
“If you disable music and cutscenes, you can play it, but what's the point of playing something where story points are blocked out?”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both unintentional and endearing, with laughable voice acting, ridiculous dialogue, and a story filled with absurd twists that evoke genuine amusement. While some players found the game's jankiness frustrating, others appreciated its charm and found themselves smiling throughout the experience. Overall, the humor is a mixed bag, with many moments eliciting laughter despite the game's shortcomings.
“It's adorable and hilarious how it tries to be a good game. The dialogue is hilarious, the voice acting is laughable, the story is ridiculous especially with its wtf twist ending, and the cheesy music that plays throughout - there really is a lot to love here.”
“And I can safely say, I loved this game - had a smile on my face the whole way through and made me laugh quite a few times.”
“The cutscene acting is hilarious and has no regard for proper English lip syncing.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting significant bugs, sound glitches, and AI issues that hinder gameplay. Many users experienced technical difficulties, such as the need for legacy drivers and troubleshooting to access cutscenes, leading to an overall perception of the game as nearly unplayable at times. Despite these flaws, some players find value in the chaotic experience, suggesting that it may appeal to dedicated fans of the genre.
“For example, there's one level in the game which is on rails and you have to blow up barrels, and the sound glitches out, making this screeching noise that hurts my ears.”
“Pretty boring game and buggy; I couldn't finish it because my AI-controlled teammate was blocking the doors.”
“Even if it did launch, it requires the installation of legacy drivers, special troubleshooting measures need to be taken, and apparently, you can even end up without cutscenes.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features smooth performance and runs well on a variety of systems, making it accessible and affordable. However, it suffers from a poorly optimized engine, resulting in numerous bugs that can detract from the gameplay experience.
“The game has a lot of bugs and a poorly optimized engine, making it quite difficult to enjoy despite its interesting atmosphere resembling a little S.T.A.L.K.E.R.”
“The performance is smooth, but the optimization leaves much to be desired, as it struggles on certain systems.”
“While the game runs on anything, the optimization issues can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is noted for its intriguing qualities, drawing comparisons to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, despite being marred by numerous bugs and optimization issues that affect gameplay.
“The game has an interesting atmosphere that resembles a little bit of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.”
“The atmosphere is immersive and draws you into the world, making every moment feel intense.”
“The haunting sound design and eerie visuals create a captivating atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
