Duet
Kumobius · 2015 · Indie, Action, Minimalist, Difficult, Great Soundtrack
PC
Very Positive97% · 431
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About Duet
Your survival is dependent on protecting two vessels - they are devices in sync, a dance and song between two entities tethered together in symbiosis. Feel edge of your seat terror where the world around you becomes quiet and numb as all that matters is the game -- that is Duet.
With air tight controls and gameplay tuned to perfection, Duet provides the perfect balance between challenge and pure gaming satisfaction. Turn left and right to twist your vessels and avoid everything in your path. Remember: even that which begins simple can end complex.
Experience nine chapters of deceptive narrative and nerve-twisting gameplay. Replay any stage to perfect your movements and unlock over 50 achievements. This is a game that will test you.
Explore a whole new narrative with all-new game mechanics in the Epilogue. Including over 40 stages, narrative and remix tracks, You will need a new state of mind to complete this experience.
Still can’t get enough Duet?
An outstanding handcrafted soundtrack by Melbourne composer and Gotye multi-instrumentalist Tim Shiel. Eighteen unique and mesmerizingly beautiful compositions ensure an immersive experience for you at every step of your journey, complemented by full in-game vocal narration by Jojo Petrina.
Selected for the Indie Showcase at PAX Aus and a finalist in both Game Design and Audio for the Freeplay Festival. This is another award-winning title from the team behind Time Surfer & Bean’s Quest. We call Duet a “Hex-like” in honour of Terry Cavanagh’s contribution to the medium of games and exploration of genres.
Tim Shiel is a composer/producer based in Melbourne. Tim is known to some as Faux Pas, the moniker under which he released a steady stream of constantly shifting electronic music for many years. He is also known for his work as a broadcaster at Melbourne independent radio station 3RRR FM, and for his recent role as multi-instrumentalist in Gotye's live band.
Gameplay
With air tight controls and gameplay tuned to perfection, Duet provides the perfect balance between challenge and pure gaming satisfaction. Turn left and right to twist your vessels and avoid everything in your path. Remember: even that which begins simple can end complex.
Nine Story Chapters
Experience nine chapters of deceptive narrative and nerve-twisting gameplay. Replay any stage to perfect your movements and unlock over 50 achievements. This is a game that will test you.
Eight Epilogue Chapters
Explore a whole new narrative with all-new game mechanics in the Epilogue. Including over 40 stages, narrative and remix tracks, You will need a new state of mind to complete this experience.
Challenges, Encore, and more!
Still can’t get enough Duet?
- Discover even more mind-bending challenges with the Encore Chapters.
- Compete on the leaderboards in the Endless Mode, Epliogue Endless Mode and Encore Endless Mode.
- Hone your reflexes with the Speed Run Mode.
Hypnotic Audio
An outstanding handcrafted soundtrack by Melbourne composer and Gotye multi-instrumentalist Tim Shiel. Eighteen unique and mesmerizingly beautiful compositions ensure an immersive experience for you at every step of your journey, complemented by full in-game vocal narration by Jojo Petrina.
About Kumobius
Selected for the Indie Showcase at PAX Aus and a finalist in both Game Design and Audio for the Freeplay Festival. This is another award-winning title from the team behind Time Surfer & Bean’s Quest. We call Duet a “Hex-like” in honour of Terry Cavanagh’s contribution to the medium of games and exploration of genres.
About Tim Shiel
Tim Shiel is a composer/producer based in Melbourne. Tim is known to some as Faux Pas, the moniker under which he released a steady stream of constantly shifting electronic music for many years. He is also known for his work as a broadcaster at Melbourne independent radio station 3RRR FM, and for his recent role as multi-instrumentalist in Gotye's live band.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Getting 100% was frustrating in this ported mobile game from ages old. [B]approximate amount of time to 100%[/B]: 20+ hours. [B]Estimated achievement difficulty[/B]: 9/10 (2/10*) [B]Minimum number of playthroughs needed[/B]: 1 for each campaign (perfect run) + Challenges and 100 dailies. [B]Multiplayer achievements[/B]: No. [B]Missable achievements[/B]: Yes! [B]Grinding Achievements[/B]: Yes! 1000 dailies (*) and 1500 score. [B]DLC-Only achievements[/B]: No. [B]Time-gated achievements[/B]: No. [B]Speed-run achievements[/B]: No. [B]RNG-achievements[/B]: No. [B]Does difficulty affect achievements[/B]: Yes! You have separate achievements for perfect runs.. [B]Unobtainable/glitched achievements[/B]: No. [B]Point of no return[/B]: No. [B]Is there a guide[/B]: Joshikazam's guide on steam but it's out of date by now, missing a campaign and a few achievements. [B]First achievement unlock[/B]: Finishing any level, 1-2 minutes max. Notes: * You can slow down the game's speed execution with external software. Like this it's no longer basically a memory game. * Don't turn off the "Paint" option. The splats help with the invisible levels greatly since they fade slower.…2 found this helpful
A game that was there for me back then and still is1 found this helpful
Peak
7/10 - A fun little skill game where you keep trying over and over again to the sound of catchy music until you beat the level.
Two souls spin as one Perfect rhythm bends through fear Balance wins the day
Developed and published by Kumobius, Duet is a minimalist arcade experience that proves compelling gameplay does not require flashy visuals or complex mechanics. Built around a single core concept, the game challenges players to control two orbiting spheres that must survive a relentless series of obstacles by rotating around a central point. The premise sounds simple, but every stage demands careful timing, quick decision-making, and complete concentration. Through elegant design and steadily increasing difficulty, Duet transforms a straightforward control scheme into a rewarding test of skill that remains engaging from beginning to end. The game's mechanics are its greatest strength. Players rotate the paired spheres clockwise or counterclockwise to avoid walls and hazards that constantly shift across the screen. Since both spheres move together, protecting one often places the other at risk, creating a satisfying balance between strategy and reflexes. Success depends on memorizing obstacle patterns, maintaining composure under pressure, and reacting with precision. Every mistake feels like a lesson rather than an unfair punishment, making repeated attempts surprisingly addictiv…
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