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Generally favorable reviews- based on 114 Ratings

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  • Summary: In Dustforce, players stylishly flow through precarious environments, sweeping up dust, leaves, trash and slime. The cleaners face off against the fourSprites who are determined to make a mess of the whole world

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 35
  2. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Feb 7, 2012
    91
    The fact that it costs half of my proposed cost-against-value, it's impossible for me not to recommend any fan of platformers or 2D games to wait any longer to play it.
  2. Jan 19, 2012
    90
    You could do much worse than Dustforce. In the cold of winter, it's a good time to wrap yourself around a tightly balanced, stylishly presented, hardcore platformer with a ton of replay value. Dustforce fits the bill. It's the best game I've played this year (so far).
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Apr 17, 2012
    85
    Dustforce is tough as nails, but also very rewarding. [Apr 2012]
  4. Jan 20, 2012
    80
    If you're lacking the time-attack obsession gene, or get easily discouraged by tricker games, Dustforce probably isn't for you. Everyone else, get your brooms at the ready.
  5. Feb 15, 2012
    80
    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.
  6. Jan 18, 2012
    75
    A tricky and technical 2D platformer, Dustforce delights the senses with its harmonious score and sweeping sense of momentum.
  7. Mar 6, 2012
    42
    Dustforce is a challenging and sometimes frustrating platforming experience that constantly expects perfection.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Negative: 3 out of 32
  1. Mar 25, 2013
    10
    Excellent game play, sound track, level design and art. Definitely recommended. It takes a while to get used to, but it's well worth it.
  2. yar
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    10/10 because if you like platformers, then this is a necessary addition to your library. The people who have written positive reviews are10/10 because if you like platformers, then this is a necessary addition to your library. The people who have written positive reviews are right. The people who have written negative reviews in regards to the game expecting perfection are also right, but I don't think that is a good reason to give it a 3/10.

    The game is well made, polished to a gleam, and is challenging. If you like to just press buttons and get to the end of a level and then go to the next one then this game may seem frustrating- as it really doesn't care if you finished a level. It cares HOW you finished a level. You have to glide, fly, and sweep your way to the finish in style. Completing a level is like executing a perfect dance routine. One slip up and you'll find yourself restarting in an attempt to get that perfect score.

    The game is smooth, has great flow, and I couldn't finish it. This game is great.
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  3. Jan 19, 2012
    10
    My Girlfriend bought me this game as a present after a fight...and boy did this make me feel bad, because this is one of the most awesomeMy Girlfriend bought me this game as a present after a fight...and boy did this make me feel bad, because this is one of the most awesome games I played in a while. I'll try to shoot down any doubts right now and say "BUY THIS" for the price tag of 6 euros, this is the platformer you will play for a long while, especially if you liked meat boy.

    So I've been tracking this game for a while and I was unsure of buying it...well...because I suck at jumping around. But I immediately felt like a broom wielding ninja. I can't abstain from this but I'll have to go head to head with Andromeda's review on this one, so here goes (be gentle my first review, that's how much I felt the need to defend this game):

    - The controls are anything else, but "not responsive". Everything you do seems in your hands to control.
    - The game also includes time trials and style challenge which both rank for score on the leader boards.
    - Replays can be saved and also if your confused, you can watch the highest rated player on the leader board's replay to see how he solves the level and try to mimic it, if the game is to hard on you.
    - A map editor on the way, which will guarantee lots o content.
    - King of the hill and Survival modes for local multiplayer. How awesome is that ?!

    I came from work after a long stressful day at work, a fight with the girl friend and I can't remove myself from this game. I will immediately buy flowers tomorrow and I recommend this to any fan of this genre.
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  4. Dec 26, 2012
    9
    This game is awesome. The music is great and the stylish design too. There is a lot of frustration involved, so this is not a game for casualThis game is awesome. The music is great and the stylish design too. There is a lot of frustration involved, so this is not a game for casual gamers like other games in the genre of precision platforming (like Meatboy). The controls are hard at first but the game invites you to dominate them, and is so satisfying once you do so. The game have customizable controls so you can be comfortable with them. Is a very well done game. Expand
  5. May 14, 2012
    8
    The only things holding back this absurdly addicting precision platformer are the occasionally finicky controls, and the very often unfair orThe only things holding back this absurdly addicting precision platformer are the occasionally finicky controls, and the very often unfair or confusing level design. Its clean visual design and entrancing soundtrack are a huge plus, and the difficulty will keep you coming back. Great variety, great look, great feel. Could have used more polish and explanation with the controls - that would be my only real critique. Expand
  6. Jun 30, 2014
    7
    Music and graphics are nice but this game does not fit me. Especially while playing with controller. However, if you like platformers, you mayMusic and graphics are nice but this game does not fit me. Especially while playing with controller. However, if you like platformers, you may give a try. Expand
  7. Jan 18, 2012
    2
    Despite looking nice, awful and unresponsive controls and nothing but a simple time trial mode ensure this is not worth the relatively highDespite looking nice, awful and unresponsive controls and nothing but a simple time trial mode ensure this is not worth the relatively high price charged for it. Expand

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