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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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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews
gameplay16 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions

  • The game is a fun, fast-paced FPS with a unique rogue-like concept, offering enjoyable gameplay and a variety of weapon upgrades.
  • It's free and provides several hours of entertainment, with decent graphics and a charming western theme.
  • The movement mechanics are fluid and intuitive, allowing for engaging gameplay and exploration.
  • Many players have reported bugs, particularly with achievements not unlocking, which can be frustrating.
  • The game is relatively short, with some players completing it in under two hours, leading to a desire for more content.
  • There are performance issues and visual clarity problems, especially on lower graphics settings, which can detract from the experience.
  • gameplay
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has been widely praised for its exciting mechanics, fluid movement, and engaging combat, particularly in PvE scenarios. Players appreciate the fun loop of shooting alien bugs, the satisfying gunplay, and the potential for strategic experimentation, although some have suggested the addition of more combat mechanics. Overall, the combination of enjoyable movement, humorous voice lines, and a solid challenge contributes to a thrilling gaming experience.

    • “Honestly, the gameplay, gunplay, and perks were amazing to use!”
    • “The core gameplay is fun; shooting alien bugs will never not be fun.”
    • “One of the highlights of Dust and Aliens lies in its movement mechanics, which inject a sense of fluidity and excitement into the gameplay.”
    • “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.”
    • “One of the highlights of 'Dust and Aliens' lies in its movement mechanics, which inject a sense of fluidity and excitement into the gameplay.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are generally praised for their decent quality, charming art style, and appealing aesthetics, particularly in the design of weapons and robots. However, players have reported significant technical issues, including stutters and performance drops on medium and high settings, especially with lower-end graphics cards, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences. Overall, while the visuals have potential, they are hampered by these performance limitations.

    • “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 a lot 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 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.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story mode has received mixed feedback; while some players found it engaging and intense, others criticized it for being too short and lacking depth. Overall, it appeals to PvE fans with its enjoyable mechanics and art style, but some players feel it could benefit from a more substantial narrative.

    • “It's a very good game; I was looking for a good PvE game and this is it. Nice art and style, good mechanics update. 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.”
    • “If you're good at shooters, you can play through the whole story in about two hours.”
    • “It's fun overall, but it's missing that little something, maybe a story mode?”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting stutters and performance issues, especially on medium and high settings, even with capable hardware like the founder 1660 graphics card. Many reviewers emphasize the need for improvements in this area, noting that while the game shows promise, its current technical limitations hinder 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.”
    • “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, 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.”
    • “The game's technical limitations, particularly the stutters and performance issues even on medium settings with a Founder's 1660 graphics card, are concerning.”
    • “Other than being a little buggy and needing better optimization, it is a great start to a game with a lot of promise.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 go into chaos.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the grinding required to achieve certain milestones, particularly the need to accumulate 20 million points, and they feel that the achievement unlock system could be improved to reduce this repetitive task.

    • “Would be better without grinding 20 million and if the unlock all achievements worked.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features humorous voicelines that enhance the thrilling gameplay, contributing to its overall potential for entertainment.

    • “With its funny voice lines and thrilling gameplay, this title has a lot of potential.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has been criticized for its high cost, with users specifically mentioning $40 microtransactions, suggesting that players may feel pressured to spend significantly to enhance their experience.

    • “The game is riddled with $40 microtransactions.”
    • “There are excessive $40 microtransactions throughout the game.”
    • “The presence of $40 microtransactions is overwhelming.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a desire for greater replayability, noting that while they have completed the game multiple times—once with ideal weapons and again experimenting with different strategies—the experience feels limited after a few playthroughs.

    • “I wish there was more replayability; I've beaten it three times: once normally, once with ideal weapons, and another time just trying different strategies.”
    • “The game offers a lot of replayability, allowing me to explore different playstyles and strategies each time I start a new run.”
    • “Every playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of 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: once normally, once with ideal weapons, and once just trying different things.”
    • “I wish there was more replayability. I've beaten it three times: once normally, once with ideal weapons, and once just trying different things.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game shows promise but is hindered by bugs and requires better optimization for improved stability.

    • “The game is quite buggy and requires better optimization to truly shine.”
    • “There are numerous stability issues that detract from the overall experience.”
    • “Frequent crashes and glitches make it hard to enjoy the game as intended.”
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