Dyad

About

Dyad is a single-player comedy shooter game known for its excellent mechanics, striking visuals, and phenomenal soundtrack. Players blast through a reactive audio-visual tube, harmoniously combining color and sound while hooking, grazing, and lancing enemies across 27 unique levels. With Game, Trophy, and Remix modes, Dyad offers a transformative journey through a psychedelic sensory overload, culminating in a tactical freakout experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 178 reviews

music12 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Dyad offers a unique and immersive audiovisual experience, combining psychedelic visuals with a dynamic soundtrack that enhances gameplay.
The game features simple mechanics that gradually increase in complexity, providing a satisfying challenge and encouraging replayability through various modes and leaderboards.
Many players find Dyad to be a fun and engaging experience, especially when played in a relaxed state or under the influence, making it a memorable and enjoyable title.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including bugs that prevent achievements from unlocking and problems with fullscreen support, which can hinder the overall experience.
Some players find the visuals to be overly chaotic and confusing, making it difficult to focus on gameplay and leading to potential motion sickness.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, with a lack of variety in levels and mechanics, which may not justify the full price for some players.

music
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
69%
6%
The music in Dyad is widely praised for its dynamic and immersive qualities, seamlessly blending sound effects with a psychedelic electronic soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the way the music evolves based on their actions, creating a unique auditory journey that complements the vibrant visuals. While some users express a desire for more variety or personal music options, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is a standout feature, making it a must-try for fans of electronic music and psychedelic experiences.
- “Wonderful psychedelic visuals and fantastic music to match.”
- “They did something incredible with the music in this game.”
- “It's one of those games where the distinction between sound effects and music is deliberately blurred, leaving the whole thing as a trip in synesthesia that has to be experienced for yourself.”
- “The music is horrible and subtracts from what seemed like a good experience.”
- “I played about an hour of the repetitive music over and over collecting new balls and lights each level, each pretending to get harder. The last 3/10 wouldn't even play on acid...”
- “Could use an update in the music department or a feature to add our own.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
68%
8%
The gameplay of Dyad is characterized by its simplistic mechanics, primarily involving chaining orbs and racing through psychedelic visuals, which some players find engaging while others deem it too minimalistic and repetitive. The game introduces new mechanics gradually, providing a learning curve, but the overwhelming visuals can detract from the experience, making it challenging to focus on gameplay elements. Overall, while the core mechanics are straightforward, they can be addictive and enjoyable for those who appreciate fast-paced, rhythm-based gameplay, despite some criticisms regarding depth and variation.
- “The first set of levels gradually teach and train you on the game's mechanics.”
- “The core mechanics are simple, but modular, enriched, and twisted in a lot of creative and challenging ways.”
- “It becomes pretty addictive once you really get into it because there are so many things that get added in the gameplay as you play.”
- “The gameplay is a bit barebones and something you'd expect to see in an arcade, and while I don't think it's quite worth $14.99, it'll definitely provide you with quite a few hours of fun.”
- “Very simplistic gameplay that consists of only pressing X on orbs to chain yourself forward (an ape could do it in its sleep).”
- “It is very colorful but the gameplay is boring!”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
54%
12%
The graphics in the game are described as stunning and psychedelic, creating a visually immersive experience that complements the music. However, some players find the busy visuals can be overwhelming and occasionally interfere with gameplay, making it difficult to process important information. Overall, while the trippy aesthetics are praised for their creativity, they may pose accessibility challenges for some players.
- “Wonderful psychedelic visuals and fantastic music to match.”
- “The audiovisuals are one of the most hypnotic trips you can have without melting your brain or breaking the law.”
- “Best stunning visuals I've seen in a game; the music and visuals in this game are fantastic.”
- “Rather than the graphic design complementing the gameplay by offering useful information in a stylish way, you have a psychedelic blur that exists only to be colorful.”
- “The 'psychedelic' graphics the creators boast about interfere with the game every now and then due to clutter.”
- “Definitely get this game unless you are concerned about the overwhelming visuals causing dizziness or something like that.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with reviewers noting that it feels more like a series of missions than a cohesive narrative. While there are various objectives and modes to engage with, the overall experience is described as lacking a meaningful story, making it unsuitable for players seeking a rich narrative experience.
- “It's like the equivalent to having a story-like conclusion to a game without a story.”
- “Every mission has different objectives and finishing it with 3 stars will unlock trophy mode and remix mode.”
- “Trophy mode is an even harder version of the same mission and that's where you'll be able to get your achievements.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game offers significant replayability through individual stage challenges, leaderboard competition, and trophy hunting, particularly appealing to players who enjoy striving for high scores. However, its relatively short length may deter those less interested in leaderboard dynamics, suggesting a more cautious approach to purchasing at full price.
- “It's pretty short, but the replayability lies in doing the challenges and achieving 100% completion on everything.”
- “The majority of the replay value comes from trying to beat top scores, so if you aren't interested in the leaderboards, then I wouldn't recommend buying at full price.”
- “It's pretty short, but the replayability is in doing the challenges and getting 100% on everything.”
- “Once you've played through the game, there's plenty of replayability in playing through individual stages to get to the top of the leaderboards and competing with your friends or the general public, going for trophies, or even just enjoying the remix mode.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it exceptionally funny and noting that even the characters in the trailer, who are not the developers, contribute to the comedic appeal.
- “It's bloody hilarious!”
- “Also corrected that the dudes in the trailer aren't the devs, but they're funny as heck!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly impact the overall experience.
- “I can't recommend it because it is really buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
- “I've experienced numerous glitches that ruin the overall experience.”