Dust: An Elysian Tail

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 538 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 440 out of 538
  2. Mixed: 67 out of 538
  3. Negative: 31 out of 538

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  1. Jovuto
    Nov 2, 2014
    4
    Boring, repetative, button-masher with character designs that look like they've been taken from a DeviantArt/Tumblr furry page. Apart from the characters, the overall art style is pretty nice.
  2. IGF-Pixelspeech
    Jun 17, 2013
    2
    The first 40% of the game is fantastic and original; a very interesting story with an anthropomorphous art-style that seems to be well-worth the 14 euros. However, it then suddenly hits you over the head with a seemingly endless underground level that features large amounts of platforming and enemies that can only be beaten by parrying, whereas the first 40% was a fast-paced and flashyThe first 40% of the game is fantastic and original; a very interesting story with an anthropomorphous art-style that seems to be well-worth the 14 euros. However, it then suddenly hits you over the head with a seemingly endless underground level that features large amounts of platforming and enemies that can only be beaten by parrying, whereas the first 40% was a fast-paced and flashy brawler. It suddenly expects you to have mastered techniques you never before needed, which indicates that the designers didn't really know what made their game fun and put their money on the wrong horse. Even the anthropomorphic stuff gradually disappear to make room for more platforming puzzles and combat all but disappeared from the game, aside from a few tedious encounters with shielded foes.… Expand
  3. PotatoSkull
    Oct 14, 2014
    3
    This game have a satisfying gameplay, that reminds me a little of Muramasa. But, the comparisons end here. Muramasa have a stunning art direction, chilling soundtrack and head twisting story. Dust's art direction looks like it was made for some deviant art furry fan, it looks like a FANART! It is dated and heinous. The voicework is terrible, something you could mistake for a low budgetThis game have a satisfying gameplay, that reminds me a little of Muramasa. But, the comparisons end here. Muramasa have a stunning art direction, chilling soundtrack and head twisting story. Dust's art direction looks like it was made for some deviant art furry fan, it looks like a FANART! It is dated and heinous. The voicework is terrible, something you could mistake for a low budget hentai. I wish I could bypass the terrible aesthetics and enjoy this game by its gameplay, but maybe it's my fault, Im too old for furry sh*t.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best PC Game of 2013
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#66 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
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#79 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 19, 2013
    100
    Dust is energetic like a tornado. It has its artistic touch to it. This gem is like the best of the video games history, to shine upon the present days. [Issue#232]
  2. PC Gamer
    Jul 8, 2013
    79
    Highly entertaining, substantial and a visual treat but with a slight whiff of Gorgonzola in the story department.
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  3. GameStar
    Jun 6, 2013
    79
    Quotation forthcoming.
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