Gold Dust (2020)

Developer: NL Studio
Publisher: KazakovStudios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 38 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

It feels like a challenging retro shooter where you swing a sword instead of firing a gun, navigating mysterious environments with a low-fi, atmospheric edge.

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What players say

Players are split. Some call it a cheap asset flip with broken mouse controls and only two weapons, while others enjoy the nostalgic 90s shooter feel and hardcore sword-and-magic combat. A reviewer notes the game has four levels, longer than the developer's usual three.

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