Underplayed Gems

Dust: An Elysian Tail (2013)

Dust: An Elysian Tail cover
Developer
Humble Hearts LLC
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 19,032 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fluid, hand-painted action RPG where fast-paced combat and exploration through a beautiful fantasy world are driven by a personal quest for identity.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art, the charming companion Fidget, and the story. Combat can feel repetitive and controls a bit slippery. On normal difficulty the game is easy, but harder modes spike with one-shot enemies. Some note excessive visual effects like flashing lights and screen shake that can be a problem for migraine sufferers.

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