Release Date: April 12, 2018
Developed by PD Design Studio, Dusty Raging Fist is a 2D brawler and a prequel to the well-received Dusty Revenge. The story of the game is set before the events shown in the previous installment. The main protagonist - Dusty - accompanied by two of his most faithful friends faces the task of defeating the ancient forces responsible for the disappearance of children from all over the fantastical realm.
Dusty Raging Fist is a prequel to the well-received Dusty Revenge. Like the first installment, this game developed by PD Design is a beat ’em up action game. The game is available on PC / Windows, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
The story of Dusty Raging Fist is set before the events shown in Dusty Revenge. This time around, the main protagonist known from the previous installment, Dusty, is accompanied by two of his most faithful friends – Kitsune (a vixen-assassin), and the muscular Darg (Dusty’s childhood friend).
The protagonists are tasked with defeating the ancient dark forces responsible for the mysterious disappearance of children all over the fantastic realm, as well as unleashing the monsters that terrorize the natives. To complete their mission, heroes of this story have to obtain the powers of the elements that originally were wielded by the so-called Mythical Guardians. Left with no other choice, the trio embarks on a dangerous journey. On their way, they can count on the of two of their allies – Leo aids them in combat by bombing the enemies with artillery fire, while Snow eliminates the opponents with his sniper rifle.
As befits any brawler, the events in Dusty Raging Fist are presented from the side perspective. During the game, one gets to explore diverse locations (picturesque outdoors, grim caves and creepy catacombs) and fight hordes of enemies. Apart from the relatively easy to defeat and smaller standard units, more powerful bosses will cross player’s path.
Battles are very dynamic, and in order to succeed, a player has to skillfully switch between the character’s special abilities; the trio make use not only of the broad range of blows and ranged attacks, but also of the aforementioned powers of the elements (fire, ice, lightning, wind, earth, and darkness). All of these abilities can be combined into spectacular and powerful sequences. A player can also summon the Mythical Guardians that wreak havoc amidst the enemy forces.
The game also features certain RPG elements – during their adventures, players acquire experience points that can be spent on developing the three characters.
In the PS4, SWITCH and PC release of Raging Fist, one can play alone, or accompanied by up to two friends. The multiplayer mode enables players to their forces and explore this colorful world either online or on split-screen.
Dusty Raging Fist delivers high-quality 2D visuals. The developers replaced the engine, on which the first installment was based, with the Unity 3D engine. This decision results in the more detailed level design and character models, as well as more spectacular combat animations. The game features a distinctive, cartoonish style.
Platforms:
PC Windows May 8, 2019
PlayStation 4 April 12, 2018
Nintendo Switch March 14, 2019
Developer: PD Design Studio
Publisher: PD Design Studio
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System Requirements for Dusty Raging Fist Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 7.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10.
Game Ratings for Dusty Raging Fist Video Game.
PS3Blog.net: 75 / 100
Dusty Raging Fist is a fun beat ‘em up on PlayStation 4 that pays homage to the classics of the genre while also mixing things up to give us something new. The available characters are charming and offer different stats and skills, the characters add an extra layer of strategy. The game has a nice art style, and it features some voice acting that brings the characters to life. The one thing I didn't like is the music since I felt it didn't fit the overall vibe of the game.
PS4Blog.net: 6 / 10
The game ultimately is able, but at the same time it is clear that a little more polish was needed before calling it a day on this one
Nindie Spotlight: 6 / 10 by Justin Nation
Featuring 3 playable characters (and the ability to allow your friends to control the other 2 if you’re able) you’ll choose between the title balanced bunny Dusty, the quick and slashing fox Kitsune, and the burly brawler by the name of Darg...
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