Dusty Revenge:Co-Op Edition
- February 16, 2014
- PD Design Studio
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Dusty Revenge: Co-Op Edition" is a 2D action game where players assume the role of Dusty, a gunslinger seeking revenge against a ruthless villain. Featuring stylish combat, unique support characters, and a local co-op mode, players can battle through lavishly drawn environments and work together to fulfill their thirst for vengeance. The support characters, Rondel and McCoy, bring their own weapons and abilities to the fight, offering a diverse gameplay experience.
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Reviews
- The game runs smoothly on various systems, providing an enjoyable experience without significant lag or issues.
- The art style and character designs are visually appealing, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- The combat mechanics and combo system are fun and allow for creative gameplay, especially in co-op mode.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes, input lag, and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
- Character movement and platforming mechanics feel clunky and poorly polished, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- The overall gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with some levels dragging on longer than necessary.
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and in-game visuals as gorgeous and unique, while others criticize the animations as stiff and unresponsive, detracting from the overall experience. Cutscenes are noted to be of lower quality than the in-game graphics, and performance issues have been reported, particularly on decent PCs. Overall, while the aesthetic appeal is acknowledged, the execution in terms of animation and fluidity leaves much to be desired.
“The graphics are gorgeous in-game.”
“I love the art style and characters.”
“The art style is very cool (sorta Shank meets TMNT).”
“The graphics are kind of ok when standing still, but the animations aren't fluid or seamless; moves feel out of context and combos don't fit the gameplay.”
“- Cutscenes manage to be worse in quality than in-game graphics.”
“The game runs really poorly for me, has a very limited options menu, and has no right to be running slowly on a decent PC with as little in the way of graphics as it has.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a classic revenge theme, drawing inspiration from titles like God of War, but it lacks originality and depth, with minimal twists and characterization. While some players find the narrative entertaining and appreciate the characters and art style, others feel it falls short of delivering a compelling experience. Overall, the story is described as simple yet engaging, though it could benefit from more dynamic presentation.
“I love the characters, the art style, the story, the setting, and the gameplay.”
“The story is... not what you would call 'original' but entertaining all the while.”
“And a pretty good story that starts off small.”
“The whole revenge idea story takes a lot of inspiration from God of War, and it's a shame the game doesn't deliver a good experience.”
“The story is certainly there, but don't expect any twists or impressive characterization.”
“The story is... not what you would call 'original,' but entertaining all the while.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the combat mechanics and character design, while others criticize the lack of fluid animations and repetitive gameplay. Although the combat forms are enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by bugs and a lack of seamlessness, leading to a recommendation for those seeking a more polished alternative.
“I love the characters, the art style, the story, the setting, and the gameplay.”
“However, that doesn't hamper my experience too much as I am in love with the game's fighting mechanics.”
“The graphics are kind of okay when standing still, but the animations aren't fluid or seamless; moves feel out of context and combos don't fit the gameplay.”
“It was at this point that I realized that I've put about 4 hours of gameplay over 2 years of life and got about 45 minutes of enjoyment.”
“Gameplay works well enough, and the different forms of combat do fine on their own, but it really isn't anything to write home about.”
- stability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report significant improvements and minimal issues, others experience persistent bugs and crashes, particularly after boss fights. Overall, many users describe the game as feeling unfinished and plagued by glitches, leading to frustration during gameplay.
“As far as I can tell, the game is bug-free and it works fine now.”
“The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes or major issues.”
“I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it feels very stable and reliable.”
“I was hesitant to buy this because I heard that it was really buggy, but after playing it for the last several days, the only thing I noticed was that sometimes after a boss fight the game crashes.”
“It's got all kinds of bugs and glitches; some of the enemies are just white blocky objects, and it's always freezing when it tries to give you more moves or upgrades, and keeps resetting back to the beginning of the game!”
“Very buggy and unfinished feeling!”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the good sound quality, others find it uninteresting and lacking in engagement, with little incentive to explore the game's musical elements further.
“The game features good sounds and music.”
“The art and music are equally impressive.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
“The audio quality is poor, making it hard to enjoy the music.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as inconsistent, with players finding the hitboxes amusing but the overall enemy encounters lacking in reward. While the game attempts to deliver edgy comedy, it often falls flat, particularly with uninteresting bosses and absurd mechanics like using a character's ears as a parachute.
“The hitboxes are amusing, and defeating enemies feels less rewarding, which adds a humorous twist to the gameplay.”
“The bosses lack depth, but the game attempts to be hilariously edgy, especially with the ability to glide using Dusty's ears as a parachute.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its appealing designs and a consistent steampunk aesthetic that enhances the game's western setting. However, the fast-paced action can occasionally overshadow the depth of character interactions and growth.
“I really like the character designs and the western setting.”
“The levels, background illustrations, and character design are gorgeous, and the steampunk feel is fresh and consistent.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, running poorly even on capable hardware, and features a limited options menu that fails to address performance concerns.
“The game runs really poorly for me, has a very limited options menu, and has no right to be running slowly on a decent PC with as little in the way of graphics as it has.”
