Dustland

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Dustland is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by RedPad Games and was released on December 9, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Dustland is a multiplayer third-person action game where players face a relentless sandstorm threatening their world. Choose to fight, survive, and support your faction or uncover the hidden truth behind the catastrophe. Engage in co-op and PvP battles with perfect gameplay as you navigate a dangerous, immersive post-apocalyptic environment.

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Early Access

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Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a vast and immersive open world filled with exploration opportunities and unique environments, creating a compelling post-apocalyptic atmosphere.
Despite being in early access, the gameplay is engaging, with a mix of survival mechanics and crafting that keeps players invested.
The developers show promise with their commitment to improving the game, and many players appreciate the potential for future updates and enhancements.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs, poor optimization, and significant performance drops, which can detract from the overall experience.
Combat mechanics are clunky and unbalanced, with issues such as input delay and ineffective AI, making encounters feel frustrating rather than challenging.
The player base is currently low, which limits the multiplayer experience, and there are concerns about the developers' engagement and responsiveness to community feedback.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
8%
17%
The gameplay is engaging and immersive, featuring a compelling post-apocalyptic atmosphere, well-designed survival mechanics, and rewarding challenges that enhance the experience. While the game is still in early development and has some rough edges, players appreciate its addictive nature and the depth of its crafting and combat systems. Overall, it appeals to fans of atmospheric storytelling and challenging gameplay, despite some concerns about limited online features.
- “I like everything so far: the post-apocalypse atmosphere and survival mechanics are interesting, crafting is well thought out.”
- “I tried Dustland, and it immediately pulled me in with its dark atmosphere and challenging gameplay.”
- “At first, I struggled with the difficulty, but once I got used to the mechanics, every victory felt rewarding.”
- “In the game, you are waiting for the atmosphere of the post-apocalypse with interesting design decisions, a lot of different monsters, and game mechanics. At the moment, in this game, you can have fun and do not strictly judge such a project because the game came out recently, and you can see that the developers are trying.”
- “Gameplay and AI:”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
22%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive post-apocalyptic setting, complemented by dark aesthetics and engaging survival mechanics. Players appreciate the atmospheric graphics and sound design, which enhance the overall experience, while the dynamic gameplay and interesting design choices contribute to a compelling environment. Despite some concerns about online activity, the game's atmosphere remains a strong point, appealing to fans of atmospheric storytelling and challenging gameplay.
- “I tried Dustland, and it immediately pulled me in with its dark atmosphere and challenging gameplay.”
- “Atmospheric graphics, good musical accompaniment.”
- “The game was released not so long ago; in general, it turned out to be very atmospheric and dynamic.”
- “I liked the idea of the game, the gameplay, atmosphere, and dynamic, but the game has a very small online presence.”
- “There is nothing to say about the sounds; they only support the already created atmosphere.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a charming pixel-art style that enhances the atmospheric portrayal of a post-apocalyptic wasteland. However, players have noted issues with lag spikes during storms and enemy spawns, which can detract from the experience. Overall, the visuals are considered elaborate and complemented by fitting musical accompaniment.
- “The pixel-art style adds to the charm, making the wasteland feel both beautiful and desolate.”
- “Atmospheric graphics, good musical accompaniment.”
- “Graphics are okay, but there are lag spikes from the storm and enemies spawning into the game.”
- “Atmospheric post-apocalypse, with a bit of dark aesthetics in the world.”
- “As for the visuals, they are elaborate.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's story is praised for its atmospheric storytelling, appealing to fans of survival mechanics, but it suffers from issues such as poor mission objective placement and server lag, which can detract from the overall experience. Additionally, some players feel that the combat and quests require better difficulty balancing.
- “This game is a solid choice for fans of challenging survival mechanics and atmospheric storytelling.”
- “But there are drawbacks; the game may lag on the server, and the pointer to the mission may be located in completely inappropriate places.”
- “Some of the combat and quests need better difficulty balancing.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting persistent maintenance issues and numerous bugs, leading to a lack of confidence in its future viability. Overall, the experience is marred by technical problems that detract from gameplay.
- “I still can't believe this game is rated mostly positive when it is terrible. There are always maintenance issues, and the game is buggy as hell. I just do not see any future for this game as it does not deliver on a clear system.”
- “The stability of this game is a joke. Frequent crashes and constant bugs make it nearly unplayable.”
- “Every time I log in, I encounter new issues. The game feels unfinished and unstable, which ruins the experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music is praised for its haunting beauty and ability to enhance the immersive experience of the detailed environments, contributing to an overall atmospheric feel.
- “The game world feels alive with detailed environments and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.”
- “Atmospheric graphics, good musical accompaniment.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance drops and janky gameplay that render it nearly unplayable. Many hope for future updates to address these issues, as the current state is deemed not worth the price.
- “One of the major downsides is the poor optimization; I hope this will be fixed soon.”
- “The game is far too janky, with significant performance drops that make it unplayable and not worth the price.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of truth and wit, often highlighting the painful yet amusing aspects of reality. Players appreciate how the game effectively balances comedic elements with deeper themes, making for a relatable and entertaining experience.
- “Because sometimes the truth hurts—and sometimes it’s just funny.”