Dex

I can't help but feel that the name Dex doesn't do this game justice since it is such a mundane name. It's like a chef spending hours preparing a decent meal then calling it "dish". The little more than half a day I spent with this game revealed a flawed yet heartfelt labor of love. [h3] Characters & the World [/h3] The most notable part is the voice acting. It is not partial, not low effort, but full blown, good voice acting. It's something that deserves more appreciation for an indie project like this. And while not inventing new tropes, characters do feel distinct personality wise and dialogues feel natural, which are further elevated by the voice acting. Streetslangs in this game are also integrated into the broader worldbuilding context. [h3] Combat & Progression [/h3] Combat is a mixed bag. Don't expect some fluid actions like Nine Sols or Hollow Knight, but it is still serviceable. Confronting an enemy head on was frustrating at the beginning especially when the game didn't do a great job with tutorials. But once you get the hang of it it almost becomes too easy. Enemies don't have much variety in their attack patterns, once you can fight one, you can basically fight all.…

Dex is one of those games that feels like it was made by people who genuinely love cyberpunk. It wears its influences proudly, such as Neuromancer, Blade Runner, Deus Ex, classic dystopian sci-fi and somehow turns all of that into a great 2D RPG of its own. Harbor Prime is the real star. Neon streets, grimy back alleys, corporations, hackers, augmentation, underground resistance, shady characters and a constant feeling that something much bigger is happening behind the scenes. The hand-drawn / pixel-art presentation gives the whole thing the feeling of an interactive cyberpunk graphic novel. And underneath the atmosphere is a surprisingly good RPG. You can build Dex around combat, guns, stealth, hacking, charisma, lockpicking and augmentations, and your choices can change how you approach quests and their outcomes. The side quests are especially good at making the city feel like a real place rather than a collection of game levels. The hacking / cyberspace system is a fantastic idea too. It isn't always perfectly executed, could be better, but being able to jack into systems, disable security, manipulate technology and literally enter cyberspace is exactly the kind of thing I want …

This is not an interesting game. The fights suck. The design is really ugly. I reached the second level and that’s it. Maybe it’s all because of me - skill issue. But only 40% of gamers who bought the game reach level 5. Less than 20% finish it. And finally, the price is too high. From my perspective, 20 zł is a fair price, not 72.

I've really enjoyed this game. It's a love letter tribute to Flashback in a way from how it was made with a compelling story, solid platforming gameplay, plenty of exploring to do and secrets to find plus some solid combat. In the beginning the game can be difficult as you figure things out, but I've had no issues playing this game with a keyboard or a gamepad. The game really goes into its cyberpunk elements with the atmosphere, story, a "cyberspace" you can dive into and of course combat against other humans, robots and cyborgs. Some others have called it "2D Deus Ex" and in a way I think they're right, but because of the higher amount of combat in this game, platforming action and its music I think its closer to Flashback. Honestly worth checking out at full price, but if in doubt consider it on a Steam sale.

I liked the graphics, gameplay, character setup, and the story. I was unsatisfied with the endings. After playing for nearly 20 hours, I was expecting to see a bit more of the events unfolding even after than the presented ending scenes. I guess developer left that to our imagination.

Short Sweet and beautiful. I Definitely will be recommending to all my friends.