Recent reviews by CiderMonkey

Dust is a really fun combat/platformer in the "Metroidvania" style, with a lot of charm to boot. Don't let my play time fool you, I have a platinum trophy for this game on Playstation Network. The basic gameplay mechanics are solid. Dust controls very well, and pulling off combos is a breeze. The platforming also feels tight, which is a huge selling point for me as I have always loved 2D platformers. They have successfully combined combo-based fighting and platforming, to the detriment of neither aspect of the game. Ripping combos for hours on end can get a bit tedious by the end, but that is one of the few criticisms I have of the experience.

The art speaks for itself. This is a cartoony, but beautiful game world, and was a joy to explore. The characters are fun and interesting, and the voice acting is mostly very good. Fidget is my favorite, with the right amount of humor to avoid becoming annoying. The world offers a varied selection of environments to explore, and many different enemy types to battle. This is a really fun experience, and does not take very long to get through for those of us who no longer have time to complete massive 50+ hour games. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys "Metroidvania"-style exploration.