Dustforce

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Game Revolution
    Feb 10, 2014
    80
    Vita owners looking for another standout indie title for their collections should definitely give Dustforce a shot.
  2. Pocket Gamer UK
    Feb 4, 2014
    80
    Infuriatingly enjoyable from the start to the moment you throw the Vita in a fit of anger.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Mar 14, 2014
    75
    Dustforce is a unusual and brilliant scrolling videogame, starring a task force of powerful janitors. With broom and vacuum cleaner, we will sweep the game levels by all sorts of garbage. Cleaning has never been so fun.
  5. IGN Italia
    Feb 14, 2014
    75
    Dustforce is a beautiful game with an elegant design. The search of the perfect wall jump can be frustrating, though, and the difficulty level is only for the brave.
  6. Gaming Age
    Feb 14, 2014
    75
    All of which is to say: I'm not sure whether I can totally recommend Dustforce. On the one hand, it's so wonderful to look at that it seems like it'd be a crime to not suggest you buy it. On the other, if it's not a broken game, at the very least it's one with issues that absolutely need to be fixed before it can truly be called playable.
  7. PlayStation Universe
    Feb 12, 2014
    75
    An enjoyable, if flawed, Janitor-'em-up that offers a nice twist on the platform genre.
  8. Meristation
    Feb 4, 2014
    75
    Dustforce comes to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PSVita with a perfect port 1:1. Jumps, speed and brooms for this 2D platforming quick game. The Sony portable console has the most suitable version, great to play anywhere.
  9. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 15, 2014
    70
    There’s a mega-compulsive core to Dustforce, but a desperate polish of the Vita controls is needed for the platforming to truly shine like it deserves.
  10. games(TM)
    Mar 12, 2014
    70
    Dustforce does itself no favours for having such a grim outlook, but when a game offers this much challenge it's easy to brush such criticisms under the carpet. [Issue#145, p.123]
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  11. GameSpot
    Feb 21, 2014
    70
    Multiplayer aside, Dustforce remains a delightful platformer that is both soothing and stressful.
  12. SpazioGames
    Feb 17, 2014
    70
    Dustforce is a hard shell platformer that doesn't always give to the player all the necessary tools to beat it, mostly due to some unresponsive controls. If trial and error is your bread and butter, and you're not afraid of frustration, this is the game for you.
  13. NowGamer
    Feb 4, 2014
    70
    Dustforce can often be frustrating, but its well-designed levels elicit a sense of flow that can make Dustforce incredibly satisfying. Dustforce will make you angry, but if you're prepared to put the time in to learn its levels, Dustforce will give you something back.
  14. Eurogamer Portugal
    Feb 25, 2014
    60
    It is not every day that we play a videogame with a broom in hand, so this is an interesting and different proposition, frustrating yes, but at the same time ultra-challenging and fun, particularly on PlayStation Vita.
  15. Push Square
    Feb 18, 2014
    60
    Dustforce is a very enjoyable game for the most part, but its later levels suck the entertainment out of the experience, as it becomes little more than an exercise in anger management.

Awards & Rankings

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#25 Best PS Vita Game of 2014
45
#45 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2014
43
#43 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2014

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. Gypsy__m0th
    Apr 8, 2014
    6
    The game has a lot of promise but is let down by very clunky controls. For a game that relies on crisp smooth controls it falls flat on it'sThe game has a lot of promise but is let down by very clunky controls. For a game that relies on crisp smooth controls it falls flat on it's face. If you like challenging fast paced 2D platformers this game is for you but be prepared to be frustrated with the controls.… Full Review »
  2. SticksComic
    Mar 13, 2014
    5
    The game looks great, and has an original premise, but $#!* the controls are absolutely horrible!

    I love a good challenge... I trekked    The game looks great, and has an original premise, but $#!* the controls are absolutely horrible!

    I love a good challenge... I trekked through the original Ninja Gaiden for Xbox, and have replayed it numerous times, but there's a HUGE difference between a game that's hard because it was designed that way, and a game that's hard (and frustrating) because the character WON'T DO what I ask them to do! Very annoying.

    Hopefully I'll be able to put aside my annoyance and finish this game. I'm optimistic that the end will be worth the trouble.    … Full Review »
  3. MakgSnake
    Feb 10, 2014
    8
    Great game that works best on PS Vita. Some controlling is tough but the animation makes it up for it. Storyline..well there isn't really one,Great game that works best on PS Vita. Some controlling is tough but the animation makes it up for it. Storyline..well there isn't really one, or isn't that great. This game is just a fun game that can at times makes you want to throw your PS Vita across the room, which is a sign of a good/hard game. 8/10.… Full Review »
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