Dust and Aliens
- June 26, 2023
- Objectif 3D
- 12h median play time
Get on SteamPlay 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!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay with a smooth movement system and enjoyable gun mechanics.
- Great value as a free game, providing several hours of entertainment with potential for future updates.
- Unique weapon upgrades and customization options enhance the gameplay experience.
- Numerous bugs, particularly with achievements not unlocking properly, detract from the overall experience.
- The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under two hours, leading to a lack of replayability.
- Performance issues and visual clarity problems, especially on lower graphics settings, can hinder gameplay.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is widely praised for its exciting mechanics, enjoyable movement, and satisfying gunplay, making it a strong choice for both PvE fans and regular gamers. While the core gameplay loop is fun and engaging, some players express a desire for additional combat mechanics to enhance the experience further. Overall, the combination of fluid movement, humorous voice lines, and thrilling challenges contributes to a compelling and enjoyable adventure.
“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.”
“Honestly, the gameplay, gunplay, and perks were amazing to use!”
“One of the highlights of Dust and Aliens lies in its movement mechanics, which inject a sense of fluidity and excitement into the gameplay.”
“The gameplay isn't bad.”
“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.”
“One of the highlights of the game lies in its movement mechanics, which inject a sense of fluidity and excitement into the gameplay.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their decent quality and appealing art style, contributing to an exciting gameplay experience. However, players have reported significant performance issues, including stutters and texture problems, particularly on medium settings with lower-end hardware, which detracts from the overall visual experience. Despite these technical drawbacks, the aesthetic charm of the weapons and environments is noted positively.
“The game is a fast-paced bullet hell FPS with a nice art style and frenetic, non-stop action.”
“I love the setting and the aesthetic of the weapons and robots. The permanent upgrades and cosmetics look great, and there's definitely lots of charm to it.”
“- Visuals: 8.5”
“However, it is important to address a technical drawback: stutters and performance issues, particularly on high and medium settings, even with a Founder's Edition 1660 graphics card.”
“However, the game's technical limitations, particularly the stutters and performance issues even on medium settings with a Founder's Edition 1660 graphics card.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is generally well-received, with some players finding it engaging and enjoyable, while others feel it lacks depth and is too short, often completing it in around two hours. Despite its fun mechanics and appealing art style, some users desire a more substantial narrative experience. Overall, it caters well to PvE fans but may not satisfy those looking for a rich story.
“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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
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 some players see potential in the game, they emphasize the need for improved optimization to enhance the overall experience.
“But yeah, some complaints I have are about the optimization; they should work on that.”
“However, it is important to address a technical drawback: stutters and performance issues, particularly on high and medium settings, even with a founder 1660 graphics card.”
“However, the game's technical limitations, particularly the stutters and performance issues even on medium settings with a founder 1660 graphics card.”
“Other than a little buggy and needs better optimization, it is a great start to a game with a lot of promise.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, enhancing the experience, especially during chaotic moments.
“The music was good, and this game can quickly descend into chaos.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, suggesting that the requirement to grind for 20 million is excessive and detracts from the experience, especially if the achievement unlock system is not functioning properly.
“The game would be much better without the need to grind for 20 million points, especially if the 'unlock all achievements' feature actually worked.”
“Grinding feels tedious and takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The excessive grinding required to progress is frustrating and makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing voicelines, which complement the thrilling gameplay, suggesting a strong potential for entertainment.
“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!”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 such aggressive monetization tactics in a game that could be so much more.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 little incentive to return.
“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 me to explore different character builds and playstyles each time.”
“Every playthrough feels fresh due to the various choices and paths available, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
“I wish there was more replayability; I've beaten it three times already, once with ideal weapons and twice just experimenting.”
“After completing the game a few times, I found that there isn't much incentive to replay it.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the game's stability to be somewhat lacking, noting bugs and a need for better optimization, but they still see potential for improvement and a promising future.
“The game is quite buggy and requires significant optimization to reach its full potential.”
“There are frequent crashes and stability issues that detract from the overall experience.”
“The performance is inconsistent, making it hard to enjoy the game without interruptions.”
