Dystopy

About

Dystopy is a single player action game. It was developed by Campus ADN 2015-2016 and was released on February 28, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

DYSTOPY is a hybrid game mixing elements of a beat em’ up action game and a platformer. The journey focuses around Sasha, a young mechanic and her robot R0-X4-N3.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Atmospheric survival simulator with a stylish cyberpunk world design and deep immersion.
Interesting concept combining platforming, combat, and puzzles with promising graphics and animations.
Free to play and shows great potential especially for a student project from a game development school.

Gameplay mechanics such as combat and controls feel clunky and sometimes confusing.
Numerous bugs including crashes, softlocks forcing restart, black screens, and other glitches hinder playability.
Audio issues with minimal sound effects, repetitive music, and sometimes painful or absent sounds.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are generally praised for being appealing and well-executed, especially impressive for an indie or school project. While not groundbreaking, the art style and animations show promise and add visual appeal to the game. However, some reviewers feel the strong visuals are let down by weaker gameplay.
- “The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
- “The first thing I saw when I started up the game was some pretty neat looking graphics, nothing fancy but very nice for something that is a basic indie, and especially for a school project.”
- “But the idea is good, graphics are fine and animations show real promise.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
40%
40%
The gameplay initially feels awkward due to janky combat mechanics and movement, but understanding the combo system improves the experience. However, the forced inclusion of QTE/rhythm mechanics feels out of place and detracts from overall enjoyment, failing to deliver top-tier gameplay to match its visuals.
- “The combat mechanics and movement feel janky at first, but once I realized that hitting a button while in a combo just prolongs the combo, it became easy to readjust.”
- “Weirdly, just like the last game I reviewed, the developers seem to think Dance Dance Revolution is the pinnacle of gaming and try to shove QTE/rhythm mechanics into every other game genre they can find.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is considered average, with a straightforward plot that complements the gameplay but doesn't stand out significantly.
- “The puzzles are okay, but the plot is merely average.”
- “Story?”
- “---{story}---”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is catchy but becomes repetitive quickly, which may diminish the overall experience. Additionally, some sound effects are inconsistent or missing during combat, contributing to a clunky feel.
- “Combat feels a bit clunky, sounds aren't always present and the music gets repetitive very soon.”
- “As for the music, it gets really repetitive and stuck into your head.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game requires significant grinding, often necessitating a second life or attempt to progress efficiently. This can make the experience repetitive and time-consuming for some players.