There are many enemies who will just stand around or constantly jump back and forth without even thinking about attacking. Unfortunately, at least in Normal difficulty, the term “artificial intelligence” seems to lack the intelligence part of its name. Hacking and slashing at your opponents can only work for so long as, later on in the game, there will be bigger enemies that can only be hit by countering, a technique that requires precise precision. Combat can be very simplistic early on, but there’s a level of depth that players will have to learn when entering a battle. The most apt comparison would be to something like Odin Sphere where, not only are the visuals phenomenal, but the 2D side scrolling battle system allows for increasingly adaptive variety. It’s not all about plot, though, as Dust offers fast paced and stellar combat. That isn’t to say there aren’t any interesting individuals, but the story leaves something to be desired. The story itself, however, drags a fair bit and doesn’t establish too many meaningful character conflicts that go outside Dust. The script and voice work is surprisingly strong, offering comical and referential dialogue from other games, such as Resident Evil 4. Unable to remember his past, Dust goes on a long journey to find himself, along with helping the many creatures that inhabit the world. It was only a matter of time before it found its way on the independent-heavy platform, but whether or not the community will embrace the game is dependent on how much effort was put into the port.Īn Elysian Tail tells the story of Dust, an amnesiac furry who is first greeted by a talking sword named Ahrah and a chatty nimbat named Fidget. Nine months have passed since then and Humble Hearts is bringing our furry little hero to the PC market in hopes of captivating an even more dedicated audience. It was less than a year ago that Dust: An Elysian Tail was released on Xbox Live Arcade, and while it wasn’t something for everyone, specifically because of the anthropomorphic animal cast of characters, it featured fast and satisfying combat.
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