Dust: An Elysian Tail

[zeno101200]

The game looks truly fantastic, but being that I don't have a 360 yet, I don't have anyway of getting it.

[Xephon0930]

This game does desperately need a PC release or download. I want to play this as it reminds me of Muramasa Demon Blade and the title is literally Korean for the word dust.

[Sukisho]

From what I remember they based the style on Vanilleware games (muramasa and such) so that why it's like that.

[Zankoku no Yami]

Played the demo (why do I not have money's?!). The gameplay is VERY solid. I dunno. Its VERY simple, but VERY addicting. Thus far. Its like, three buttons do everything (mainly two) and they combine SO easily that I dont even know how I am doing all the combos I am doing. But its sweet, haha. I love the level up system; its great for a platformer like this. One thing that platformers often lack is any real upgrades. It kind of reminds me of Ys in that reguard.

The only voice I wasn't too keen on is that little flying thing, Fidget. But I think its just because it sounds nasally or like the person wasn't breathing. And well, I don't like little cute side kicks often anyway (RARELY do I like side kicks. I think Lunar 1 and 2 are the only small side kick creatures I ever liked). So far, though, voice acting has been very solid. Lucien sounds amazing as always. The sword reminds me of what I would hear from Dynamos from Tales of Destiny.

But more to mechanics; I love the small things like parrying blows against stronger monsters. Adds some strategic aspect. And I LOVE that spinning whirlwind attack, haha. Seriously, that thing is SWEET, especially in mid air, when you just go charging through enemys! Now I just need to get me some cash damnit!

[D-Mac Double]

From what I remember they based the style on Vanilleware games (muramasa and such) so that why it's like that.

I totally was thinking Vanillaware's style for Muramasa as well when I was first shown the game. I was surprised to eventually learn that a lot more of the game's influence actually came from Castlevania, but the more I look for it, the more I see it.

The only voice I wasn't too keen on is that little flying thing, Fidget.

I caaaan understand and accept that. Fidget was a very difficult role to handle, I knew going in, that she's a character type that people generally tend to dislike, so I tried all I could to make her fun, but also well-rounded with her acting. There's a lot going on emotionally as a game progresses, which I'm hoping may result in some players gradually warming up to her. At the same time, I still know the character still isn't for everyone.

(One of my favorite scenes that just popped up on YouTube.)

[Sukisho]

I totally was thinking Vanillaware's style for Muramasa as well when I was first shown the game. I was surprised to eventually learn that a lot more of the game's influence actually came from Castlevania, but the more I look for it, the more I see it.

Oh really? I thought I saw somewhere that they said the style was influenced by Vanillaware, but I can sort of see Castlevania in there too.

[Xephon0930]

I don't think Fidget was too bad she did have some pretty witty lines and Dust was pretty well done but he does sound a lot like Johnny Yong Bosch.

[Zankoku no Yami]

I caaaan understand and accept that. Fidget was a very difficult role to handle, I knew going in, that she's a character type that people generally tend to dislike, so I tried all I could to make her fun, but also well-rounded with her acting. There's a lot going on emotionally as a game progresses, which I'm hoping may result in some players gradually warming up to her. At the same time, I still know the character still isn't for everyone.

Haha, there are ALWAYS going to be characters people just find annoying. I've learned that myself (try as you may, its unavoidable). And some voices just come off annoying or people dislike them, even if others feel the opposite. Part of us all having different opinions; so I dont take anything against you for it, haha.

But like I said, the rest so far I am liking a lot. I can be extra picky with cute side kicks anyway. Hoping to have some cash soon so I can purchase the full game and start playing through it. Love the RPG element. Makes me want to play it more than I normally would want to play a indie platformer. RPG elements, when done right, are REAL key to making plat-formers a lot more in depth and fun.

[Erica]

I must be crazy.. but I'm totally not hearing the whole "Dust sounds like Johnny Yong Bosch" or the "Fidget sounds like Tara Strong" thing that most of the internet seems to be talking about.

[Ovarku]

I must be crazy.. but I'm totally not hearing the whole "Dust sounds like Johnny Yong Bosch" or the "Fidget sounds like Tara Strong" thing that most of the internet seems to be talking about.

High compliments to be paid for the voice actors though, just like that comment that I found that someone thought you sounded like Laura Bailey as Young Trunks (yeah, not said out straight, but I imagine that was implied)