Dust and Aliens

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Dust and Aliens is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Objectif 3D and was released on June 26, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Play a space cowboy as he travels to an alien-filled arena, traversing the various game rooms to achieve the highest possible score and challenge the ultimate Dust and Aliens enemy!

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with smooth movement mechanics and satisfying gunplay.
Offers a variety of upgrades and customization options, enhancing the overall experience.
Completely free, providing a decent amount of content for a short playtime, making it a great casual game.

The game suffers from bugs, particularly with achievements not unlocking properly and some performance issues.
Gameplay can become repetitive quickly due to limited enemy variety and short overall length.
Some mechanics, like reloading and AI behavior, feel clunky and could use improvement.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
31%
16%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its polished mechanics, engaging movement, and satisfying shooting experience, particularly in wave shooter and PvE contexts. However, some critics feel it lacks depth in level design and narrative progression, suggesting that it could benefit from additional combat mechanics. Overall, players appreciate the fun factor and potential of the gameplay, despite some calls for enhancements.
- “Played on Linux using Proton, what a great game! It's a wave shooter, but it's such a polished game. The graphics are great, the sound is good, and the gameplay is really good—one of the best wave shooters I have ever played.”
- “I liked the game personally; decent graphics, exciting gameplay—what else do you need?”
- “The core gameplay is fun; shooting alien bugs will never not be fun.”
- “The developer chose not to do the job of a real game developer and create meaningful bespoke levels, narrative-based gameplay progression, and so on.”
- “Great concept with lots of potential; however, it needs more combat mechanics, such as a more frequent melee attack that does less damage, a grappling hook to pull enemies towards you, etc.”
- “The gameplay isn't bad.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their high quality and appealing aesthetics, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some players have reported technical issues, such as stuttering and performance drops, particularly on medium settings, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many appreciate the game's art style and charm, especially when played on capable hardware.
- “Played on Linux using Proton, what a great game! It's a wave shooter, but it's such a polished game. The graphics are great, the sound is good, and the gameplay is really good—one of the best wave shooters I have ever played.”
- “I guess one of the standouts about this game is their focus on high-quality visuals, which is critical for game developers to be aware of.”
- “I love the setting and the aesthetic of the weapons and robots. The permanent upgrades and cosmetics look to be pretty good, and there's definitely lots of charm to it.”
- “However, it is important to address a technical drawback: stutters and performance issues, particularly on high and medium settings, even with a Founder's 1660 graphics card.”
- “However, the game's technical limitations, particularly the stutters and performance issues even on medium settings with a Founder's 1660 graphics card.”
- “I guess one of the standouts about objectif3d is at least for the most part their focus is on high quality visuals and that's critical for game developers to be aware of.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
The game's story aspect is described as lacking depth, with some players finding it enjoyable yet simplistic, often comparing it to a mindless shooter experience. While the story mode offers a fun challenge, it can be completed quickly, leaving some players wanting more narrative substance. Overall, it appeals to PvE fans but may not satisfy those seeking a rich storyline.
- “It's a very good game. I was looking for a good PvE game, and this is it! Nice art and style, good mechanics. I just finished the story mode, and it was insane! I'm now moving on to endless. I highly suggest this game to PvE fans and regular gamers.”
- “It's fun overall, but it's missing that little something; maybe a story mode?”
- “If you're good at shooters, you can play through the whole story in about two hours.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization has received criticism for stutters and performance issues, especially on medium and high settings, even with capable hardware like the founder 1660 graphics card. While players acknowledge the game's potential, they emphasize the need for improved optimization to enhance the overall experience.
- “Other than a little buggy and needs better optimization, it is a great start to a game with a lot of promise.”
- “However, it is important to address a technical drawback: stutters and performance issues, particularly on high and medium settings, even with a Founder's 1660 graphics card.”
- “However, the game's technical limitations, particularly the stutters and performance issues even on medium settings with a Founder's 1660 graphics card.”
- “Other than being a little buggy and needing better optimization, it is a great start to a game with a lot of promise.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features humorous voicelines that enhance the thrilling gameplay, indicating a strong potential for comedic appeal.
- “With its funny voice lines and thrilling gameplay, this title has a lot of potential.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable and light-hearted.”
- “I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has been criticized for its high microtransaction costs, with some items priced at $40, leading to concerns about affordability and value for players.
- “The game is riddled with $40 microtransactions.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative and frustrating.”
- “It's disappointing to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
Players express a desire for greater replayability, noting that after completing the game multiple times—once with ideal weapons and twice experimenting with different strategies—there's a sense of having exhausted the content.
- “I wish there was more replayability; I've beaten it three times already: once normally, once with ideal weapons, and another time just experimenting with different strategies.”
- “The game offers a lot of replayability, allowing players to explore different playstyles and approaches each time.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “I wish there was more replayability; I've beaten it three times already: once normally, once with ideal weapons, and once just experimenting.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game manageable, noting that it can be completed in just a few hours with noticeable upgrades. However, some express a desire for a more streamlined experience, criticizing the need to grind for excessive amounts and issues with achievement unlocks.
- “Not grindy (can finish in a couple of hours), upgrades are noticeable, and make sure you have the shotgun grenade launcher for the second to last level as it's insanely satisfying.”
- “Would be better without grinding 20 million and if the unlock all achievements worked.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is well-received, enhancing the overall experience, especially during chaotic moments.
- “The music was good, and this game can quickly descend into chaos.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users find the game's stability to be a mixed bag, noting that while it shows great promise, it suffers from bugs and requires better optimization.
- “Other than being a little buggy and needing better optimization, it is a great start to a game with a lot of promise.”