Very weird, was wondering why Steam had the soundtrack to this on offer but not the game earlier this week as it's been on my wishlist for a while! Anyway...
About the game
BEST EVER PRICE! Experience the tough cyberpunk world of the near future when you grab a Steam key for Dex and save 85% for 24 hours only or while stocks last!
Dex is a story-driven action/stealth sidescrolling RPG with a focus on exploration and a fresh new vision of cyberspace. Discover the truth behind an enigmatic AI striving to reach the Singularity, a theoretical “event horizon” in which artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence and all bets about the future will be off. How will you play your part in the story?
Explore the futuristic city of Harbor Prime and a host of diverse locations in both physical reality and the wild reaches of cyberspace. Meet its many inhabitants, answer the challenges the city has to offer, roam the neon-lit streets, and augment your character with skills and implants.
Designed as a tribute to the classic RPGs from the ‘90s, updated for a modern audience, Dex invites you to become part of a living, breathing cyberpunk universe as you decide which ultimate path you will embrace. Expect non-linear gameplay in dozens of hand-drawn locations, thrilling fights, sophisticated character development and much more!
This Enhanced Version features a remodeled user interface, a revamped augmented reality feature, the addition of manual saves and a host of other improvements.
Key Features:
Rare melding of realism and creative vision: Realistic action, mature storyline, and complex character interactions meld with hand-drawn characters, animations, and locations, arcade-style melee combat, and an original conception of cyberspace.
Multiple solutions to problems: Operate in cyberspace or normal reality. Overcome obstacles using skills, weapons, special equipment…
Meaningful character progression choices: Will you be a silent assassin, a hacker, or a straightforward gunfighter? Improve your character and gear to unlock gameplay-changing upgrades that reinforce and customize your gameplay style.
Unique hacking mechanic: Transfer your consciousness to your avatar, overcome intrusion countermeasures, take action, and then return back to your body in a fraction of a real-time second to see the results – deactivated turrets, overloaded devices, enemies with crippled implants…
Neo-cyberpunk: Story deeply inspired by the cyberpunk novels of William Gibson and other classical cyberpunk authors, flavored with a contemporary concept of augmented reality.
Rich game world and mindful level design: Visit diverse locations in Harbor Prime, a futuristic city complete with luxurious skyscrapers, run-down shantytowns, and seedy red-light districts. Take part in street brawls, steal corporate data, overcome environmental hazards, and, of course, stay alive – no easy task.
Full voice acting: Interactive dialogues using hand-drawn sprite animations, fully voice-acted by professional actors
4 comments
FloptimusPrime
4 Oct 17#1
Quality game with hints of Blade Runner. Heat
parasitemol to FloptimusPrime
4 Oct 17#3
It's always reminded me of that second level in Flashback when you're doing all the contracts before going on the Death Tower, let's hope it's half as good as that because that's one of my favourite levels in any game full stop.
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About the game
BEST EVER PRICE! Experience the tough cyberpunk world of the near future when you grab a Steam key for Dex and save 85% for 24 hours only or while stocks last!
Dex is a story-driven action/stealth sidescrolling RPG with a focus on exploration and a fresh new vision of cyberspace. Discover the truth behind an enigmatic AI striving to reach the Singularity, a theoretical “event horizon” in which artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence and all bets about the future will be off. How will you play your part in the story?
Explore the futuristic city of Harbor Prime and a host of diverse locations in both physical reality and the wild reaches of cyberspace. Meet its many inhabitants, answer the challenges the city has to offer, roam the neon-lit streets, and augment your character with skills and implants.
Designed as a tribute to the classic RPGs from the ‘90s, updated for a modern audience, Dex invites you to become part of a living, breathing cyberpunk universe as you decide which ultimate path you will embrace. Expect non-linear gameplay in dozens of hand-drawn locations, thrilling fights, sophisticated character development and much more!
This Enhanced Version features a remodeled user interface, a revamped augmented reality feature, the addition of manual saves and a host of other improvements.
Key Features:
Rare melding of realism and creative vision: Realistic action, mature storyline, and complex character interactions meld with hand-drawn characters, animations, and locations, arcade-style melee combat, and an original conception of cyberspace.
Multiple solutions to problems: Operate in cyberspace or normal reality. Overcome obstacles using skills, weapons, special equipment…
Meaningful character progression choices: Will you be a silent assassin, a hacker, or a straightforward gunfighter? Improve your character and gear to unlock gameplay-changing upgrades that reinforce and customize your gameplay style.
Unique hacking mechanic: Transfer your consciousness to your avatar, overcome intrusion countermeasures, take action, and then return back to your body in a fraction of a real-time second to see the results – deactivated turrets, overloaded devices, enemies with crippled implants…
Neo-cyberpunk: Story deeply inspired by the cyberpunk novels of William Gibson and other classical cyberpunk authors, flavored with a contemporary concept of augmented reality.
Rich game world and mindful level design: Visit diverse locations in Harbor Prime, a futuristic city complete with luxurious skyscrapers, run-down shantytowns, and seedy red-light districts. Take part in street brawls, steal corporate data, overcome environmental hazards, and, of course, stay alive – no easy task.
Full voice acting: Interactive dialogues using hand-drawn sprite animations, fully voice-acted by professional actors
4 comments
Must manage expectations...
Dex Metacritic: 62% (16 critics, 7.8 from 63 users), Steam: Very Positive 85% (922 reviews)
Lowest price yet. There is a demo on steam to try this out (but it's only a 24 hour deal).