Dusk 12

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Dusk 12 is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Orion Games and was released on August 22, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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.

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 160 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept of playing as both a mutant with special abilities and a soldier with standard weapons, providing varied gameplay.
The soundtrack is enjoyable, particularly for fans of industrial-metal music, adding a certain charm to the experience.
For those who appreciate janky, low-budget FPS games, it can be entertaining and offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older titles.

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 voice acting are subpar, often described as laughable and contributing to a confusing and incoherent story.
Gameplay mechanics are frustrating, with poor melee combat, unclear objectives, and frequent soft locks that hinder progress.

story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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11%
The game's story is widely criticized for being incoherent and difficult to follow, with many players expressing confusion over its plot and character transitions. While some appreciate its ambitious premise and find humor in its absurdity, the overall execution, including poor voice acting and distracting sound design, detracts from the experience. Players are advised not to expect a strong narrative, as the story often feels like an afterthought amidst gameplay issues.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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 soundtrack is terrible and often too loud, drowning out the dialogue and making the story hard to follow.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many players citing frequent crashes, subpar mechanics, and frustrating difficulty spikes. While the inclusion of two distinct characters with different playstyles offers some variety, the execution is marred by issues such as unclear combat mechanics, poor AI, and a lack of guidance on objectives. Overall, the gameplay is described as simple and often irritating, with a mix of standard gunplay and melee combat that fails to deliver a satisfying experience.
- “The two different characters have different gameplay styles; the soldier uses guns and explosives, while the mutant is melee-only with superpowers to aid you in completing the levels.”
- “Two different characters having different gameplay styles is a nice addition.”
- “The gunplay is standard, the progression is a little slow, but the mutant powers are pretty good (night vision, health regeneration by draining life from enemies). Gameplay is simple, point A to point B.”
- “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.”
- “There are some other frustrating mechanics here. For whatever reason, I was constantly having to crouch to get through doors. Some areas have barrels or other things that you can pick up, but doing so will get you greeted with a message 'you cannot throw that here' if you attempt to throw the object or even drop it.”
- “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).”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are outdated and of low quality, featuring low-resolution textures and unappealing character models. While some appreciate the quirky aesthetic and find the visuals serviceable, others criticize them as terrible and reminiscent of older titles. Overall, the graphics do not significantly enhance the experience, and players with high expectations may be disappointed.
- “Interesting setting + aesthetic.”
- “//fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location a to b to c and so on.”
- “(this doesn't replace the current version) 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 res, the character models are ugly as hell, the cutscenes look horrible; hell, 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.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the industrial-metal and techno tracks as highlights, while others find the soundtrack distracting and overly loud, often drowning out dialogue. Despite the game's flaws, many agree that the music is one of its stronger aspects, providing a unique atmosphere, even if it can be cheesy at times. Overall, while the soundtrack has its fans, it also detracts from the overall experience for some players.
- “The best thing from the game is probably the soundtrack (at least if you don't dislike something like industrial-metal).”
- “I dig the techno music though.”
- “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 are running anything earlier than Windows 98 or newer than Windows XP, then that's it: no cutscenes to explain the story and no music to set the mood.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as both unintentional and endearing, with laughable voice acting, ridiculous dialogue, and a nonsensical story that often elicits genuine amusement. While some players found the game's jankiness frustrating, others appreciated its charm and found themselves smiling throughout, highlighting the absurdity of the cutscenes and the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the humor stands out as a redeeming quality for many players.
- “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.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is notably problematic, with frequent sound glitches, lag, and cursor freezes that can render it nearly unplayable. Players must navigate various technical issues, including the need for legacy drivers and special troubleshooting, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, some players find enjoyment in the game's chaotic charm, suggesting that it may appeal to those who appreciate its buggy nature.
- “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.”
- “It would've made a nice trashy FPS inspired by System Shock, if not for all the lags and cursor freezes in the menu... almost unplayable.”
- “Dusk 12 scores a solid 7.2/10 and makes my list of buggy games. I've endured multiple completions of it; it can be a mess when starting out, but I believe the game is worthwhile.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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. Overall, while the performance is generally good, the optimization issues may hinder enjoyment for some players.
- “About gameplay, the game has a lot of bugs, a poorly optimized engine, and it is quite difficult, but it has an interesting atmosphere resembling a little S.T.A.L.K.E.R.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 poor optimization. This unique ambiance adds a layer of interest to the otherwise challenging gameplay experience.
- “The game has an interesting atmosphere resembling a little S.T.A.L.K.E.R.”