Dustforce

 PC
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 114 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 114
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 114
  3. Negative: 19 out of 114

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  1. doniell
    Feb 8, 2013
    4
    To be honest, I just spent a couple of hours playing dustforce, but I think there is a reason that I stopped playing it.


    First of all: I like the basic concept. I think the game mechanics are very well thought out. You have full control over the many ways to elegantly move around the character in the world. Sweeping, running up walls and ceilings, dashing, double jumping and hitting    To be honest, I just spent a couple of hours playing dustforce, but I think there is a reason that I stopped playing it.


    First of all: I like the basic concept. I think the game mechanics are very well thought out. You have full control over the many ways to elegantly move around the character in the world. Sweeping, running up walls and ceilings, dashing, double jumping and hitting enemies that's all great.


    Probably the most important thing that kept me from continuing to play the game was the level design. The first levels are ok, but then it gets very difficult very quickly. And the levels are not difficult in a Super Meat Boy manner they are just too long, not rewarding enough, and they just need too much skill that I was not able to acquire in the first levels.


    Apart from that, music is really bad, and sound design is boring as well. In the intro video, there is no sound effects at all seriously, guys! And the story cleaning the world from dust and the overall look are not appealing to me as well. And why is there no overview map for the levels?


    I can imagine that people who get past the steep learning curve (or better call it learning step) really enjoy the great gameplay mechanics. I however did not, and so there is not much fun left for me..    … Expand
  2. Andromeda
    Jan 18, 2012
    2
    Despite looking nice, awful and unresponsive controls and nothing but a simple time trial mode ensure this is not worth the relatively high price charged for it.
  3. debigman
    May 15, 2014
    4
    A very crappy idea for a game. While it has some good spots, it is generally pretty boring overall. Definitely not worth the asking price, but maybe a humblebundle.

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#58 Best PC Game of 2012

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Apr 17, 2012
    85
    Dustforce is tough as nails, but also very rewarding. [Apr 2012]
  2. PC Gamer UK
    Mar 23, 2012
    88
    A thoroughly enjoyable, hardcore platforming challenge to tackle. [Apr 2012, p.120]
  3. Games Master UK
    Mar 14, 2012
    81
    Addictive and challenging. [Apr 2012, p.93]
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