Heaven Dust

91%
Game Brain Score Based on 94 reviews
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  • gameplay
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In Heaven Dust, you wake up in a zombie-infested mansion, formerly a research center for the "Heaven Dust" virus. To escape, you must conquer your fears, gather items, solve puzzles, and uncover the sinister truth behind the virus. Initially discovered in the blood of a primitive tribe in New Guinea, the virus was moved to the USA, where the StarDust subsidiary continued the deadly research. Now, the disaster is spiraling out of control.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews
story6 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Heaven Dust offers a charming and nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic Resident Evil games, with clever puzzles and engaging level design.
  • The game features a well-polished interface and smooth controls, making inventory management and combat feel fluid and enjoyable.
  • With multiple endings, secret unlockables, and a variety of achievements, the game encourages replayability and exploration.
  • The game suffers from translation issues, leading to vague puzzle instructions and occasional confusion during gameplay.
  • Combat is simplistic and lacks variety, with only one type of enemy and limited weapon options, which may detract from the survival horror experience.
  • Some puzzles can be overly obscure or frustrating, leading to backtracking and potential soft-lock situations that hinder progress.
  • graphics27 mentions

    The graphics of "Heaven Dust" feature a unique, charming retro aesthetic that draws inspiration from classic survival horror games like Resident Evil, though they are not graphically demanding or particularly advanced. While some players appreciate the cozy, cartoonish style that contrasts with the horror elements, others find the visuals simplistic and occasionally hinder gameplay, such as misreading low-resolution graphics. Overall, the art style contributes to a solid atmosphere, making it appealing for fans of the genre who enjoy a blend of horror and whimsy.

    • “Heaven Dust is a survival horror game with a cute art style that is heavily inspired by the Resident Evil series.”
    • “With its charming retro aesthetic and surprisingly detailed environments, Heaven Dust will transport you back to the golden age of gaming... without giving you nightmares.”
    • “While severely limited, these cartoonish graphics are surprisingly charming and make for a cool experience.”
    • “The game doesn’t have graphics settings, except for the fullscreen/windowed mode.”
    • “Heaven Dust has a rather mediocre art style.”
    • “Graphics are pretty simple and the animations are basic, but gameplay is decently smooth and fun.”
  • story27 mentions

    The story is primarily delivered through collectible notes and journals, which some players find engaging while others consider it a lackluster approach. It follows a straightforward plot involving classic horror elements like zombies and bioweapons, appealing to fans of the genre but lacking depth and originality. Overall, while the narrative is decent and well-paced, it doesn't offer significant twists or character development, making it more of a nostalgic homage than a groundbreaking tale.

    • “The story is delivered by collectible notes.”
    • “Story is told through diaries, notes, and memos, and keeps you interested in its development.”
    • “The story was great, and I rarely get into stories so much when it is just text, but this game does it well.”
    • “The plot is pretty straightforward.”
    • “You will only learn about the story by reading journals around the map.”
    • “The story is decent enough but don't expect twists or scares as it is explained in notes and minor environmental storytelling.”
  • gameplay27 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by standard survival horror mechanics, including puzzle-solving, exploration, and resource management, reminiscent of classic titles like Resident Evil. Players engage in a streamlined experience with a focus on combat and item management, featuring unique elements such as vending machines for purchasing hints and maps. While the graphics and animations are basic, the gameplay is generally smooth and enjoyable, appealing to fans of the genre despite lacking depth in story and character development.

    • “This game packs a punch, with challenging gameplay that will test your survival skills.”
    • “Reading journals around the mansion and solving tricky puzzles to advance through the story is your classic Resident Evil style gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is solid and it has what you should expect in a survival horror, also fair backtracking, except for two specific items (battery and hand wheel I see you).”
    • “As for the core gameplay, it uses a similar combat system, where your character makes all the aiming for you and always fires at the target whenever you press a 'shoot' button.”
    • “It didn't provide anything new, nor does it have any interesting story or character that you grow attached to during gameplay, but it does satisfy the thirst of those who like this kind of game.”
    • “Very cute and nice homage to Resident Evil games, although there are some similarities to gameplay, such as conserving and crafting ammo and health items, it is different; it has an isometric view and you can see the rooms you haven't entered yet, and rooms and environment in general look very samey, but it is a low-budget game so don't expect too much.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received for creating the desired atmosphere, though some users noted issues with abrupt looping and cuts in the soundtrack. While the save room music is highlighted as beautiful, the overall soundtrack is described as decent but not exceptional, featuring snippets and sound files reminiscent of the Resident Evil series. The blend of upbeat and mysterious themes adds to the tension, but the reuse of familiar audio elements may detract from the originality.

    • “The save room music is beautiful.”
    • “The music is okay though, it’s nothing to write home about, but it didn’t get on my nerves and communicated the desired atmosphere pretty well.”
    • “There are problems with the soundtrack loop when you are roaming the halls, or sitting in the safe room.”
    • “The loop/cut of the soundtrack before it repeats is so sudden and doesn’t blend well.”
    • “But… it also uses sound files and snippets of music from the Resident Evil series.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with music that effectively supports the tone without being remarkable. While the graphics may not be impressive, the level design contributes to a solid atmosphere that captures the essence of classic survival horror, blending a cute and humorous vibe with a serious undertone.

    • “The music is okay; it's nothing to write home about, but it didn't get on my nerves and communicated the desired atmosphere pretty well.”
    • “It's not a graphically demanding game or looks amazing, but it sets the tone nicely and well enough to have a solid atmosphere.”
    • “The music is okay, though it's nothing to write home about. It didn't get on my nerves and communicated the desired atmosphere pretty well.”
    • “Heaven Dust perfectly captures the classic survival horror feeling, gameplay, and atmosphere!”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized as charming and light-hearted, contributing to a cute atmosphere rather than a comedic one. While it features interesting puzzles and exploration, it lacks overt comedic elements, such as humorous notes, making it more of a fun experience than a full-fledged comedy.

    • “It's a charming and funny game that manages to bring challenge in item management and puzzles.”
    • “Heaven Dust is a funny game with some interesting puzzles and good exploration maps.”
    • “It doesn't have a threatening but rather cute and funny atmosphere, but there aren't any hints of humor you find in notes - there are a lot of notes - so it isn't exactly a comedy game either.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization is generally satisfactory, with performance aligning with expectations given the graphical quality. Users find it to be stable and well-tuned for the visuals presented.

    • “The performance is what you would expect, especially with these graphics.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers notable replayability through achievement challenges and multiple endings, encouraging players to revisit it for a more comprehensive experience.

    • “There is definitely replay value with achievement challenges and multiple endings to explore.”
    • “The game offers a variety of choices that lead to different outcomes, making each playthrough feel unique.”
    • “With its branching storylines and unlockable content, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
    • “You do have some replay value with achievement challenges and multiple endings to complete.”
    • “Once you've experienced the story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices, making subsequent playthroughs feel repetitive and dull.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users have reported experiencing audio glitches, indicating some stability issues within the game.

    • “I experienced some weird audio glitches.”
    • “The game frequently crashes, making it unplayable.”
    • “There are constant frame rate drops that ruin the experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players express that the emotional experience of the game evokes nostalgia, blending feelings reminiscent of classic titles like "Zombies Ate My Neighbors" and "Resident Evil," creating a unique mix of excitement and tension.

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