tomuk3 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) So this month the free game on XBL is called Dust. At first I looked at the screenshots on xbox and to be honest I thought it looked wack. However after getting bored of my other games I decided I may as well give it a try, it's free after all. Moments later I was hooked. http://youtu.be/_MVaAZcxb54 My personal review: Gameplay: 10 - This is really addictive and fun for all ages. The boss battles should be more challenging but if you play the game on one of the harder difficulties it all changes. For a hack and slash game it's a solid game and clocks about 15-20 hours. Controls: 9 - The movement is fluid and responsive and the controls are easy to learn. You will probably be able to complete this game by mashing buttons (X and Y attacks) but if you learn the right style and tricks, you can reach combos that go over 1,000 and just look intense on your screen. You can't sprint but it doesn't feel like you need to since you have a dash (RT, LT) which moves you at a faster pace. A double-jump ability would have made the controls better. Graphics: 9 - This game is beautiful in my opinion, I see around this forum people always want fancy realistic graphics, but it's really good to go back to cartoon-style arcade platforming gameplay. Oh, and your character looks BADASS. Story: 10 - This game feels like you're following an anime movie, the dialog is clever and well written with a few comical moments from your companion fidget, whilst maintaining a serious and interesting story line. Basically you've woke up in a forest and don't know who you are so you go on a journey of re-discovery. Oh, and it was made by a single person, good job Dean Dodrill. Overall rating: 9 / 10 Other links: Total biscuit review Wiki Edited May 5, 2014 by tomuk3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Abyss Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Yessir, it is indeed an awesome game. Finally Xbox gives me a GOOD free game (besides the ones I already had like Hitman, Sleeping Dogs, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuk3 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Yessir, it is indeed an awesome game. Finally Xbox gives me a GOOD free game (besides the ones I already had like Hitman, Sleeping Dogs, etc). I feel that, every good game that has released free I've already had. Rumor says Saints Row 3 is next, which isn't bad but yeah I've completed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiConTr0v3rSYx Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Yessir, it is indeed an awesome game. Finally Xbox gives me a GOOD free game (besides the ones I already had like Hitman, Sleeping Dogs, etc). I feel that, every good game that has released free I've already had. Rumor says Saints Row 3 is next, which isn't bad but yeah I've completed it . It is. I just brought the full package too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Abyss Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) Rumor says Saints Row 3 is next, which isn't bad but yeah I've completed it Yeah I sold my copy recently. Since I have SR4 though, SR3 is pretty obsolete to me It is. I just brought the full package too..... I bought Hitman shortly before it was revealed to be free lol Edited May 5, 2014 by Biohazard Abyss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemade Dynamite Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Yessir, it is indeed an awesome game. Finally Xbox gives me a GOOD free game (besides the ones I already had like Hitman, Sleeping Dogs, etc). I feel that, every good game that has released free I've already had. Rumor says Saints Row 3 is next, which isn't bad but yeah I've completed it It'll be useful for getting all the achievements I missed years ago. tomuk3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxman108 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) Haven't finished it yet as I've been trying to get platinum in Deadly Premonition but so far it seems ok. Would like to have more combos. Having just a few does put the focus on using them in creative ways but there just aren't enough. I feel the Metroidvania stuff is a bit overblown and that Shadow Complex did more interesting exploration. There are funny lines and the voice actors are good at exaggeration but the serious tone makes for cliched writing. Music's good, as well as RPG elements. Overall graphics are nice but the close ups of NPCs scream flash game. Edited May 6, 2014 by Boxman108 tomuk3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuk3 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Rumor says Saints Row 3 is next, which isn't bad but yeah I've completed it Yeah I sold my copy recently. Since I have SR4 though, SR3 is pretty obsolete to me It is. I just brought the full package too..... I bought Hitman shortly before it was revealed to be free lol Exact same thing happened to me with sleeping dogs, bought it for £15 just before it was announced Yessir, it is indeed an awesome game. Finally Xbox gives me a GOOD free game (besides the ones I already had like Hitman, Sleeping Dogs, etc). I feel that, every good game that has released free I've already had. Rumor says Saints Row 3 is next, which isn't bad but yeah I've completed it It'll be useful for getting all the achievements I missed years ago. Yeah I need one more for 1,000G I think it's something to do with all challenges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDredMan Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Probably the best Xbox Live Arcade game I have ever played in my life. When I unlocked the first 4-lock chest. I got the achievement "Wait, aren't you ..?". I opened it before seeing what was inside. When I got back into the game... I saw Meat Boy standing there. I was literally frozen like a statue in shock, that was the most amazing thing ever. I love the characters. All of em. And the combat is sweet. Also, am I the only one who doesn't own Saints Row 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxman108 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 ^^Don't get your hopes up. Dust is a hell of a lot better than SR3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Abyss Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 The Resident Evil 4 reference in Dust made the game 10x better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDredMan Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 ^^Don't get your hopes up. Dust is a hell of a lot better than SR3. A Co-op game that lets me design my own monstrosity of a character ..With giant dildo bats. ...Doesn't seem bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuk3 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 ^^Don't get your hopes up. Dust is a hell of a lot better than SR3. A Co-op game that lets me design my own monstrosity of a character ..With giant dildo bats. ...Doesn't seem bad. It's good, but if you have played SR1 and SR2 you will understand why most dislike it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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