Dusty Raging Fist

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Apr 25, 2018
    80
    With its gorgeous hand drawn animated graphics, beautiful character designs, and fun-to-master combo system, Dusty Raging Fist is an exceedingly fun beat 'em up to play with friends or solo, and despite its small flaws it is an engaging and enjoyable experience any fan of the genre will love.
  2. SpazioGames
    Jun 22, 2018
    60
    Dusty Raging Fist shows clearly its pros and cons. The game has a pretty decent character design and some good beat’em up sequences, but the narrative and the gameplay fall short. Plus, there are some irritating frame drop from time to time.
  3. PlayStation Country
    Apr 29, 2018
    50
    Dusty Raging Fist is a great looking side-scroller with some creative ideas. However, aesthetics can only take a title so far. Underneath it all is a finicky combat system and poorly finished platforming that quickly drags the game into infuriatingly bland territory.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Apr 23, 2018
    30
    On initial appearance Dusty Raging Fist looked like everything I wanted from a game, but that just goes to show you should never judge an anthropomorphic 2D side scrolling beat ’em up platformer by its gorgeous anime graphics. Unresponsive combat, atrocious platforming and game breaking bugs, crashes and frame rate issues ensures that Dusty and his cohort will soon be gathering dust on player’s shelves.

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 4 out of 11
  1. TheElGuapo
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    Had fun with it after playing through on easy yesterday. The game places your survival in your hands (last boss is hard af) with a niceHad fun with it after playing through on easy yesterday. The game places your survival in your hands (last boss is hard af) with a nice balance of button mashing and strategy. You can roll to escape anything when on the ground, but you'll need to watch for "tells" on multiple enemies to know when they're about to attack (and attacks come out fast).

    Lots of enemy variety and unique bosses (none of the stuff Sega does where the boss from one level shows up as a regular enemy the next level). There's also a bit of exploration involved as there are platforming sections and hidden upgrades throughout each level.

    As the game is also 3-player co-op, I know my brother and I would've sunk weeks into this when we were younger, and it's a nice throwback to those days. If you're the type of player that will keep going until you've beaten the hardest mode or if you're just looking for a solid co-op beat 'em up with a good amount of move depth, I'd recommend it.

    PS. Spend your experience points on your character until max level (which is 6) before anything else. Each level unlocks new moves and combos that will add additional layers to the combat. Don't waste exp on anything else until your character is maxed out.    … Full Review »
  2. multiple_player
    May 2, 2018
    8
    You don't like this game if you expect awesome action game such as Dragon's Crown or Devil May Cry. But DRF is indie game and pretty good as aYou don't like this game if you expect awesome action game such as Dragon's Crown or Devil May Cry. But DRF is indie game and pretty good as a beat'em up genre. It'll take 4 ~ 5 hours to clear the game.… Full Review »
  3. kiilerseven
    May 2, 2018
    8
    This is animal beat'em up game, and you can play one of 3 charactres(rabbit, fox, bulls?). Anyway the game disappointed you, but combat is notThis is animal beat'em up game, and you can play one of 3 charactres(rabbit, fox, bulls?). Anyway the game disappointed you, but combat is not bad. You can make your own combo, and use more skill when your character's level is higher.… Full Review »
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