Dusty Raging Fist

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: Fight rogue villains, encounter ancient powers, and face life-or-death battles.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Apr 25, 2018
    80
    With its gorgeous hand drawn animated graphics, beautiful character designs, and fun-to-master combo system, Dusty Raging Fist is an exceedingly fun beat 'em up to play with friends or solo, and despite its small flaws it is an engaging and enjoyable experience any fan of the genre will love.
  2. SpazioGames
    Jun 22, 2018
    60
    Dusty Raging Fist shows clearly its pros and cons. The game has a pretty decent character design and some good beat’em up sequences, but the narrative and the gameplay fall short. Plus, there are some irritating frame drop from time to time.
  3. PlayStation Country
    Apr 29, 2018
    50
    Dusty Raging Fist is a great looking side-scroller with some creative ideas. However, aesthetics can only take a title so far. Underneath it all is a finicky combat system and poorly finished platforming that quickly drags the game into infuriatingly bland territory.
  4. TheSixthAxis
    Apr 23, 2018
    30
    On initial appearance Dusty Raging Fist looked like everything I wanted from a game, but that just goes to show you should never judge an anthropomorphic 2D side scrolling beat ’em up platformer by its gorgeous anime graphics. Unresponsive combat, atrocious platforming and game breaking bugs, crashes and frame rate issues ensures that Dusty and his cohort will soon be gathering dust on player’s shelves.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. TheElGuapo
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    Had fun with it after playing through on easy yesterday. The game places your survival in your hands (last boss is hard af) with a niceHad fun with it after playing through on easy yesterday. The game places your survival in your hands (last boss is hard af) with a nice balance of button mashing and strategy. You can roll to escape anything when on the ground, but you'll need to watch for "tells" on multiple enemies to know when they're about to attack (and attacks come out fast).

    Lots of enemy variety and unique bosses (none of the stuff Sega does where the boss from one level shows up as a regular enemy the next level). There's also a bit of exploration involved as there are platforming sections and hidden upgrades throughout each level.

    As the game is also 3-player co-op, I know my brother and I would've sunk weeks into this when we were younger, and it's a nice throwback to those days. If you're the type of player that will keep going until you've beaten the hardest mode or if you're just looking for a solid co-op beat 'em up with a good amount of move depth, I'd recommend it.

    PS. Spend your experience points on your character until max level (which is 6) before anything else. Each level unlocks new moves and combos that will add additional layers to the combat. Don't waste exp on anything else until your character is maxed out.    … Expand
  2. kiilerseven
    May 2, 2018
    8
    This is animal beat'em up game, and you can play one of 3 charactres(rabbit, fox, bulls?). Anyway the game disappointed you, but combat is notThis is animal beat'em up game, and you can play one of 3 charactres(rabbit, fox, bulls?). Anyway the game disappointed you, but combat is not bad. You can make your own combo, and use more skill when your character's level is higher.… Expand
  4. multiple_player
    May 2, 2018
    8
    You don't like this game if you expect awesome action game such as Dragon's Crown or Devil May Cry. But DRF is indie game and pretty good as aYou don't like this game if you expect awesome action game such as Dragon's Crown or Devil May Cry. But DRF is indie game and pretty good as a beat'em up genre. It'll take 4 ~ 5 hours to clear the game.… Expand
  5. GBG_Jason
    Apr 23, 2018
    5
    If there is one thing that needs resurgence, it’s the side scrolling brawlers from yesteryear. While we are arguably in a renaissance whereIf there is one thing that needs resurgence, it’s the side scrolling brawlers from yesteryear. While we are arguably in a renaissance where the genre is making a comeback, few releases have sparked the same level of interest as Double Dragon or Streets of Rage did in the past. I’m happy to report that Dusty Raging Fist, a prequel for the titular character I have never heard of prior to this, is a step in the right direction.

    The game features a rather lengthy campaign, with scripted segments added throughout to provide the player with backstory; while funny to read aloud in strange voices to my son that joined me on this adventure, it’s laughable at best. The devs try to make the best of the story situation, but it is pretty awful and very forgettable. Having played this just yesterday, I can only remember bits and pieces. Since this is the case with most brawlers, we’re going to let it slide.

    You’ll be selecting one of three characters and setting off to battle evil, solo or with up to 2 friends via couch co-op. The game is a sidescroller with some vehicular combat segments to break up the monotony, which sets in pretty early. While combat is solid, the restriction to a single 2D plane makes the title feel a bit simplistic, as the design takes more cues from Guardian Heroes than older beat ‘em ups that feature the option of moving up or down within the levels. Additionally, platforming is more of a thing than it should be, as moving left to right, as well as the jump button is unresponsive on occasion. The combat is where the true depth and fun comes into play, as the fighting mechanics have more in common with Devil May Cry or older iterations of the God of War franchise. There is some light puzzle work that becomes necessary late into the game, but it is mainly just switching between elemental damages and attacking a static item until it moves.

    After completing a few levels you’ll unlock additional combos or attacks that can be upgraded by spending XP. Sadly, you cannot see what the upgrade will do, as there is no preview option and the upgrade screen itself is pretty barebones and again, reminded me of the same one from the older God of War titles. Additionally, I’ve had issues with the game saving my upgrades, as a number of them have been reverted back, often during the same play session with no obvious reason being present. In addition to the standard light, heavy, and ranged attacks, you’ll be able to call in support from a sniper, artillery strike, or select a god of sorts to call in for assistance, as well as add elemental effects to your attacks. Each of these support characters can be upgraded using the same system, from the same XP pool.

    The visuals are a treat, featuring a respectable number of character models. While I was a bit disappointed by the number of playable characters, the varied enemies certainly make up for it. I noticed a number of characters appear to be homages to other noteworthy series, however, I may just be making connections that are not there. I will say it’s hard to look at Dusty with his red and black attire and dual pistols without thinking of Dante from the Devil May Cry franchise. The same can be said for Darg who appears to be a tribute to Kratos, with his pale face and signature red tattoos. My son drew a number of the same conclusions, quickly pointing out an enemy that looked extremely similar to Bebop from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fame. The absence of palette swapped enemies was a refreshing change that I’d love to see more of when it comes to this style of games.

    The same attention to detail was put into the level designs, which are well animated and often have moving bits and pieces in the foreground, which really add a layer of immersion that is rarely seen in this genre as of late. The designs are varied enough to keep the visuals from getting stale and have hidden paths that will often hold treasure chests that provide much needed health, XP caches, and permanent upgrades present for completionists. The overall game gets a bit repetitive, but the individual levels are short enough that you are rarely stuck mid mission when needing to break.

    While I don’t see people looking back on this title 20 years from now with the same nostalgia that I have for Streets of Rage or other related titles, I enjoyed my time spent with the game and will definitely keep future entries in mind when looking for something to spend quality time with my son on.    … Expand
  6. deuxdoom
    Apr 13, 2018
    1
    Just don't buy. Worst ever. Seems like a Flash game. Low & Poor quality action. only great illustration. It's all.

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