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DUSK 82': ULTIMATE EDITION

DUSK 82': ULTIMATE EDITION

Released: 10/22/2021

Dusk '82 is a retro-styled puzzle/adventure prequel game based on the 2018 "cult" shooter DUSK. Solve 30 bite-sized levels inspired by puzzle classics like Chip's Challenge and Sokoban, or make and share your own levels with an easy to use editor and Steam Workshop support. Enemies and projectiles only move when you move and levels are filled with a variety of hazards. Use smart planning to eliminate cultists with classic weapons like the shotgun, riveter, crossbow, and the all powerful SOAP. Use movable barrels and other explosives to blast through walls. Zip around on conveyor belts to quickly reposition. Dodge with inhuman skill and agility only possible through turn-based movement. Then find your way to the exit. FEATURES: 30 campaign levels that tell a prequel story to DUSK. Chiptune renditions of the DUSK Soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult Simple to use editor for making your own levels and map packs Sprites and music can be easily modified for maximum memes in custom levels Minimalist retro art style based on classic DOS and Atari aesthetics A scoring system that is easy to learn and hard to master Achievements, Badges and Steam trading cards Steam Workshop Support Full controller support Two free retro ASCII games included Runs on literally anything

Dusk '82 is a retro-styled puzzle/adventure prequel game based on the 2018 "cult" shooter DUSK. Solve 30 bite-sized levels inspired by puzzle classics like Chip's Challenge and Sokoban, or make and share your own levels with an easy to use editor and Steam Workshop support. Enemies and projectiles only move when you move and levels are filled with a variety of hazards. Use smart planning to eliminate cultists with classic weapons like the shotgun, riveter, crossbow, and the all powerful SOAP. Use movable barrels and other explosives to blast through walls. Zip around on conveyor belts to quickly reposition. Dodge with inhuman skill and agility only possible through turn-based movement. Then find your way to the exit. FEATURES: 30 campaign levels that tell a prequel story to DUSK. Chiptune renditions of the DUSK Soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult Simple to use editor for making your own levels and map packs Sprites and music can be easily modified for maximum memes in custom levels Minimalist retro art style based on classic DOS and Atari aesthetics A scoring system that is easy to learn and hard to master Achievements, Badges and Steam trading cards Steam Workshop Support Full controller support Two free retro ASCII games included Runs on literally anything

Dusk '82 is a retro-styled puzzle/adventure prequel game based on the 2018 "cult" shooter DUSK. Solve 30 bite-sized levels inspired by puzzle classics like Chip's Challenge and Sokoban, or make and share your own levels with an easy to use editor and Steam Workshop support. Enemies and projectiles only move when you move and levels are filled with a variety of hazards. Use smart planning to eliminate cultists with classic weapons like the shotgun, riveter, crossbow, and the all powerful SOAP. Use movable barrels and other explosives to blast through walls. Zip around on conveyor belts to quickly reposition. Dodge with inhuman skill and agility only possible through turn-based movement. Then find your way to the exit. FEATURES: 30 campaign levels that tell a prequel story to DUSK. Chiptune renditions of the DUSK Soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult Simple to use editor for making your own levels and map packs Sprites and music can be easily modified for maximum memes in custom levels Minimalist retro art style based on classic DOS and Atari aesthetics A scoring system that is easy to learn and hard to master Achievements, Badges and Steam trading cards Steam Workshop Support Full controller support Two free retro ASCII games included Runs on literally anything

Critics
80
Steam
96
Metacritic
78

Score Breakdown

80.0

Critic Average

1 reviews

96

Steam User Score

438 reviews

78

Metacritic User Score

1,786 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-16.4
Metacritic Disparity
+2.0
Combined Disparity
-7.2

Average of both sources

Review Timing

0 launch window (0%)1 late (100%)