Duskfade Reviews
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Duskfade delivers excellent 3D platforming, expansive levels, traversal upgrades, boss fights, and plenty of collectibles in a strong PS2-style throwback.
In this DualShockers review of Duskfade, find out how Weird Beluga's debut title is a treasure trove of whimsiness and a 3D Platformer at its best.
Follow Zirian and her companion Cuco as they race against time, passing through distinct phases and facing monstrosities to save her sister.
Duskfade is Weird Beluga's attempt at making a fun, light-hearted adventure families can enjoy together. Here's how well it manages.
Duskfade blends Kingdom Hearts-style combat with collectathon platforming, delivering a charming adventure held back by slow progression and no map.
Duskfade takes a lot of inspiration from PS2 gems like Kingdom Hearts, but manages to carve out its own identity.
It isn’t hard to spot where Duskfade is pulling from. There are plenty of little tips of the hat to anyone who grew up playing PlayStation 2. But despite that Duskfade does manage to carve out a nice identity for itself. Not everything is perfectly polished but the love and care that went into this world is clear in every detail. The Switch 2 version has received some nice focus. That being said, there is certainly room for a little extra optimization in places. Still, it makes very smart use of the hardware to know where best to make compromises. Great visuals, a fun world, inspiring soundt…
Shatter the shackles of time as you jump, swing, and slash through a fantastic world in this love letter to classic 3D action platformers.
Duskfade | Review | Weird Beluga's 3D platformer draws inspiration from classic games of the past, but it misses the mark entirely.
Duskfade is a hugely addictive and charming 3D platformer. Are you a fan of the genre? Then read here why this title is worth your time!
Duskfade feels like a throwback to action platformers from the PS2 era, and while it stumbles in some areas, it’s a lot of fun.
Does Duskfade recapture the magic of the era, or will it remain trapped in the shadow of the classics that inspired it?
Duskfade is an action platformer that feels straight out of the PS2 library, with a gorgeous world to explore and loads of skills to unlock.
A PS2 era inspired platformer that is both nostalgic and beautiful, as well as frustrating and dated in equal measure. Which side wins out? Find out in our Duskfade Review.
Duskfade harks back to classic 3D platformers in ways that we rarely see these days.
Duskfade is a love-letter to the classic PS2 Action Platformers, but inconsistencies in movement hampers the experience. However, it's an enjoyable Steam Deck experience.
Review: It has some annoyances, but Duskfade is an enjoyable 3D platformer on the whole that feels reminiscent of the PS2 era.
Duskfade starts off on the wrong foot but picks up steam quickly enough to recover and stick the landing.
Does Duskfade herald a resurgence of the classic platformer with something new in a genre of pretenders, or has its clock run out of time?
The joy is found in how close to being like its heroes Duskfade is. It also means there’s not much else. For fans of those PS2 games, Duskfade is the kind of darling worth protecting.
Duskfade is the latest 3D platformer hoping to make a mark on the beloved genre while it experiences a resurge in popularity.
In the end, Duskfade is a solid action-platformer with a surprisingly cinematic audiovisual presentation. While the chaotic camera certainly has an impact on the increasingly challenging combat and the gameplay becomes somewhat repetitive over time, the intriguing lore, magic-infused world, and fun platforming actually keep you hooked. If you really love those classic 3D adventure platformers and don’t mind some grinding, this is definitely a title worth trying out.
