Final Dusk
- December 12, 2014
- Light Echo
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Final Dusk," players guide vampire princess Mina through her kingdom to reverse a wicked curse. The game offers 80 logic and action-based puzzles across four chapters, with four unique powers and multiple ways to solve each level. Challenging bosses, hand-drawn art, and a funny story add to the experience in this engaging puzzle-action game.
Reviews
- The game features cute characters and charming visuals that enhance the overall experience.
- It offers engaging puzzles that require strategic thinking, making it enjoyable for puzzle enthusiasts.
- Many players found the game to be a delightful surprise, providing a lighthearted and fun experience.
- The controls and camera mechanics are clunky, making gameplay frustrating and less intuitive.
- Players often have to restart levels entirely after making mistakes, which can be tedious and time-consuming.
- The game can feel repetitive and lacks a clear goal, leading to boredom for some players.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and simplistic, while others appreciate the varied mechanics and interesting puzzles. The unique control gimmick and the introduction of new powers and obstacles throughout chapters keep the experience somewhat fresh, but issues like poor camera and controls detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, while the game offers a fair amount of content, it may not satisfy those looking for depth or excitement in gameplay.
“As for the gameplay, which is the meat of the game, every chapter you get a new power and a bit into the chapter there is a new obstacle, keeping things fresh.”
“It looks good, uses varied mechanics, and has interesting puzzles.”
“Final Dusk is a good and fun game overall, has a simple UI, simple mechanics, and good puzzles.”
“Cute characters, but the gameplay is boring.”
“The whole gameplay is built around a gimmick where you can't directly control the main character.”
“Bad camera and controls that affect gameplay.”
- story13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as lighthearted and comedic, with a cute and silly tone that complements its aesthetic appeal. While some players appreciate the engaging narrative involving a princess and her quest, others note that the story is minimal and serves primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay. Overall, the narrative is seen as enjoyable but not central to the experience, with a focus on puzzle-solving mechanics.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“This game requires a strategy to get things done plus with visual novel style, so it has a very interesting and fun story.”
“Final Dusk is a unique combination of puzzle and action type game, with an interesting and funny storyline.”
“There isn't much of a story and the gameplay is pretty simple and self-explanatory, so all I can say is try it and refund if you don't like it.”
“The story is not big, it is just as it says at the intro.”
“This is a cute game; the story is okay, but the puzzles can get really hard.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their cute and aesthetically pleasing art style, with charming character designs and enjoyable backgrounds that enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers appreciate the visuals as fitting for the game's lighthearted and spooky themes, making it a delightful choice for players.
“I really wanted to like this game because the art is cute and enjoyable, the story is silly in a cute kind of way, the backgrounds and vibes are generally aesthetically pleasing, and it seems nice for spooky season.”
“Certainly worth the money, not too long, not too short, not too difficult, not too easy; everything is just right wrapped up with a charming art style.”
“Firstly, I like the game's art style, and the character designs are beautiful.”
“- has anime type graphics.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and pleasant, featuring harpsichord melodies that complement the visuals well. While some players find it delightful, others note that it may not appeal to everyone, with the option to mute it and play their own music if desired. Overall, it adds to the game's charm but may not be universally appreciated.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“A delightful puzzle game with cute art, harpsichord music, and just the right difficulty level (for me at least).”
“The visuals are quite pretty and the music is fine.”
“This is basically it, you may complain a bit about the music, but if you don't like it you can just mute it and put anything else to play on your PC.”
“I have no problem with the music (the game has only one if I remember well) but some people may have.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a quirky and entertaining storyline that complements its puzzle mechanics, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate a lighthearted narrative. Users find the blend of humor and gameplay engaging, particularly noting its appeal across different platforms. Overall, the game's funny lore adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the puzzle-solving experience.
“Final Dusk is a unique combination of puzzle and action, with earlier versions starting from Android and iOS. It features an interesting and funny storyline that translates well to PC.”
“It has clear and simple game mechanics, along with a very funny storyline to go with it.”
“So if you like that sort of humor on top of fun puzzles, have at it!”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
While the character designs and art style are praised for their beauty, the overall character development is rated poorly, with a score of 5/10, indicating a lack of depth or growth in the characters.
“Firstly, I like the game's art style, and the character designs are beautiful.”
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
“I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“Other than the character design, I'd say 5/10.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with them.”
“I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; there was no real growth or surprise.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, leading to a loss of patience and enjoyment.
“The little things are so annoying and tedious to me that I have no more nerves or patience left to play it.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I find myself spending hours on repetitive tasks that offer little reward, making the experience frustrating.”
