Duskfade Reviews
To be clear, Duskfade is a perfectly competent 3D platformer. Fans of the genre will no doubt find that there is some fun to be had with it. However, those expecting innovation won't really find it here. Basic combat encounters become dull pretty quickly, and platforming can be less precise than expected thanks to the protagonist's floaty jump making things far trickier than they need to be. Boss fights are a high point, with each encounter well thought-out, but Duskfade's world is nowhere near as intriguing to navigate as it first appears. There's not much in the way of exploration to be had, or secrets to find, and the game's largely forgettable cast and narrative do little to ensure Duskfade doesn't quickly fade into a distant memory once the credits roll.
Duskfade is a work of rare beauty and passion, capable of demonstrating just how vibrant the 3D action-platformer formula can still be when treated with respect and innovation.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Duskfade is a love letter to 3D platformers, especially those from the early 2000s. If you’re into that vibe and looking for a brand-new and modern game don’t waste any more TIME and dive into Duskfade.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The atmosphere is great, and the graphics are impressive across all platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2. With a pleasant playtime of 12 to 15 hours, Duskfade is a great choice for relaxing evenings. Fans of Kingdom Hearts will also pick up on some references and immediately recognize the inspiration. Duskfade doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it’s still fun and brings back memories of the early 2000s—the PlayStation 2 and GameCube era.
Review in German | Read full review
Duskfade is not trying to reinvent platform games in 3D, and perhaps it is not necessary. A Weird Beluga is aimed directly at a generation marked by names like Jak and Daxter, Ratchet & Clank and Kingdom Hearts, but it manages to do more than simply reproduce that nostalgia.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Duskfade's wonder and whimsy will enchant you at the first half of its storybook experience, while its second half will pull the rug from under your feet and test your patience, and not in a good way.
Duskfade isn’t simply a love letter to the action platformers of the ’90s and early ’00s; it’s an ode to them, bringing their influences together so effortlessly that the result feels like something you’ve played before and something new and exciting at the same time. Weird Beluga has clearly spent years studying what made those games so special, but Duskfade never feels trapped by its influences. Instead, it takes those ideas and gives them new life, building a world and adventure that feels familiar without sacrificing its own identity.
Duskfade is a well-made 3D platforming adventure game, taking clear notes from larger titles in platforming controls, music, and character design. For all its impressive visual style and ease of control, it falls short of an engaging combat system, which sours the experience during enemy wave encounters.
"Duskfade is a delightful platforming adventure that wears its Kingdom Hearts inspiration proudly while carving out its own identity. With tight acrobatic platforming, satisfying combat, and a stunning art style backed by an unforgettable soundtrack, it proves to be a genuinely charming and rewarding experience."
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Duskfade was meant to be an homage to 3D platformers and PS2 classics, and I'd say it succeeded. It's a blast to play, and I loved losing myself in its levels to search for collectibles. If you're a fan of this style of game, there's a lot here for you to enjoy.
Duskfade is a well-designed 3D platformer sporting quite a few intense platforming sequences and only few less exciting stretches. The weakest aspect of the game certainly are the fights against small enemies, but luckily they typically only last for a short while and rarely stands in the way of the game's flow.
Review in German | Read full review