Weird Beluga's 3D platformer embraces elements from the great classics of the PlayStation 2 era and makes them its own in an experience that's as fun as it is familiar. Duskfade is accessible, simple, and fun. A 3D platformer that celebrates the classics without losing sight of its own identity, featuring memorable characters and an entertaining story. Without a doubt, one of my favorite games so far this year.

Duskfade hits the nail on the head in trying to be a new thing, and not just nostalgia-bait. It’s not afraid to make itself open to new and young players.

Duskfade is the kind of game that reminds you why you fell in love with video games in the first place. With a delightful mix of classic 3D platforming, fun exploration, fast-paced combat, and simply enchanting art direction, Zirian’s adventure manages to convey magic without feeling like just another nostalgic copy.

Duskfade delivers virtually everything you'd expect from an excellent 3D action-platformer: fluid movement, rewarding exploration, fun combat, creative bosses, beautiful art direction, and a narrative that successfully balances fantasy, mystery, and emotion. The game also stands out for respecting the player's pace, offering useful collectibles, good skill progression, and a rhythm that keeps everything consistently interesting. The adventure is incredibly captivating and recaptures the spirit of genre classics while building its own identity.

Un título simpático, colorido y que abraza clásicos como Kingdom Hearts. De lo más entretenido para pasar unas cuantas horas pegado a la pantalla.

Duskfade es un videojuego indie que rezuma amor, belleza y pasión por la acción y las plataformas, con un apartado visual y sonoro muy cuidado, y una historia que no te dejará indiferente. Todo un imprescindible.

There’s no doubting that Duskfade was made with a love for action-adventure games, but the combination of simple, enjoyable combat and platforming that challenges the way you engage with the movement abilities makes it stand out as a shining example of the genre, even if it does adopt some of its flaws along the way.

In these dark times of game ownership and obsolete disk drives, Duskfade burns brightly as a shining beacon of why we all fell in love with games in the first place. A fantastically fun experience with real heart. Challenging at times, grin inducing most others, here’s hoping this is the first of many. It’s been far too long since titles have been made with this much love and care outside of the big red gaming behemoth and the small moustached plumber.

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Duskfade might not reinvent the clockwork, but it certainly knows how to make the hours fly by. It’s a gorgeous, heartfelt adventure that leans heavily into the nostalgia of classic platformers, and honestly, that’s a big part of its charm. I’ll definitely be going for the 100% completion in the days to come and will lovingly revisit this colourful world many times over in the years to come! Duskfade had me hooked from the first gear to the final tick, and I’m already wishing I could turn back the clock and play it again.

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 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 me ha parecido una sorpresa muy agradable. Su mezcla de acción, plataformas, exploración y coleccionables funciona realmente bien, mientras que su historia consigue ir creciendo poco a poco hasta convertirse en una aventura bastante más emotiva de lo que parece al principio.

Recorre el mundo de Duskfade marcado por el contraste de la belleza natural de sus entornos y el deterioro del mundo tras los sucesos ocurridos hace más de un siglo. Supera los retos que esconden sus diferentes y memorables entornos, desde bellos bosques hasta desérticas dunas doradas, mientras emprendes una aventura con el fin de rescatar a tu hermana.

Duskfade is an adventure that wins you over through its heart more than the complexity of its systems. Despite some limitations in its combat, progression, and pacing, its delightful exploration, charming art direction, and charismatic characters make the journey worthwhile. It captures that wonderful feeling of classic 3D platformers and proves there is still room for adventures made simply to make us smile, explore, and keep playing. An indie that is absolutely worth your attention.

Es una aventura sencilla, divertida y con mucho encanto, que recupera una fórmula que muchos llevábamos tiempo echando de menos y consigue darle suficiente personalidad como para que no se quede únicamente en un ejercicio de nostalgia. La historia es muy interesante y los personajes te gustarán muchísimo.

Duskfade is a lovely return to a style of game that deserves more attention. Its combat is fairly simple and its influences are obvious, but neither issue stopped me from loving the adventure. The gorgeous environments, smart level design, satisfying secrets, and excellent traversal make it an easy recommendation for anyone who misses classic 3D action platformers.

Duskfade offers a heartfelt, emotional story, gorgeous visuals, excellent boss design, and plenty of hidden goodies to keep you scouring its beautiful locales for a couple dozen hours. The voice acting can occasionally feel a little awkward, and combat timing can take some getting used to, but it still remains one of the best platformers of the year.

I love how the PS2 defined the 3D platforming era. It was exciting, original, and full of absolute belters! Accordingly, I wasn’t going to miss the opportunity to try my hand at Duskfade. It is a PS2-inspired title that helps lovers of the genre get their nostalgia hit. More than that, though, it has a deep and meaningful story that drives many touching subjects.Sony PlayStation Weird Beluga Studios has developed this single-player 3D adventure platformer. It is brilliantly retro, as there are puzzles to complete, tight spaces to navigate, and plenty of familiar mechanics. However, it is nicely polished, and I love the theme-related settings, the drip-fed mechanics, and the almost never-ending combat.

Duskfade es una hermosa carta de amor a las aventuras de plataformas tradicionales en 3D, una demostración de talento independiente hecha con enorme corazón que, con pequeños reajustes jugables, roza la excelencia.

Duskfade is a charming love letter to PS2-era platformers that skillfully weaves nostalgic inspirations with fluid movement and a genuinely heartwarming story about time and moving forward. While its combat leaves a bit of room for improvement, Weird Beluga has crafted an exceptionally fun, vibrant adventure elevated by fantastic platforming and flawless camera control that genre fans will love completing to 100%.

DuskFade is much more than a platformer that pays homage to great titles of the past; it delivers a solid story with compelling characters, excellent exploration and art direction, and great 3D platforming moments.Even though the combat could use some extra polish and the game lacks certain quality-of-life improvements—such as an easier way to track collectible progress in each region—the experience remains unique.

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.

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.

"Duskfade" absolutely lives up to the high expectations. Exploring the world is a joy, unlocking the story of Zirian's family—her grandfather, sister, and the cloud beings—piece by piece, and getting emotionally swept away. The combat sections between bosses can sometimes feel a bit repetitive, but unlocking new abilities adds enough variety to make it bearable. The boss fights are phenomenal, and I wish I could replay them outside of the story. Maybe even on a higher difficulty level, because they're genuinely fun! Anyone who enjoys 3D action-platformers should definitely give "Duskfade" a try!

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.

Zirian chases his sister Allira into Tick Town, a dimension where time has stopped and the Clock Tower holds her prisoner behind four chains that need breaking one by one, scattered across the macro-areas of Tearvale. Weird Beluga, already behind Clid the Snail, builds a third-person action-platformer around this mission that looks openly to Jak and Daxter, Ratchet & Clank, and Kingdom Hearts, relying on a clockpunk world painted entirely by hand – no AI involved, by the studio’s own declared choice – five lighting setups for every major area, and a mechanical companion, Cuckoo, who joins Zirian in both exploration and combat. Beneath the action-platform surface, the game works through a story of grief and family legacy rooted in the loss of Gramps, one that time travel – literal, through Minutero, the sword he left behind – turns into a question that follows Zirian through the whole adventure. Platforming stays the strongest part of the experience from the earliest hours; combat, shakier at the start, only gains depth halfway through, once combos finally enter the picture.

Duskfade succeeds because it knows what kind of game it wants to be. It doesn’t try to reinvent 3D platformers or compete with big AAA productions. It takes the most enjoyable parts of the genre and builds a modern adventure around them. It’s not a perfect outcome, but it’s accessible, fun, and packed with the kind of personality that made classic platformers special.

"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."

DuskFade is a platforming action game that combines simple, smooth, and enjoyable gameplay with a stunning artistic style. The game delivers a solid experience that is worth trying, especially for fans of the genre. However, repetition becomes noticeable throughout the game and affects the overall experience.

Action, clockpunk platforming, and a massive dose of nostalgia: Duskfade recaptures the magic of the PS2 era with flawless controls, stunning visuals, and superb boss battles. Spanish studio Weird Beluga has delivered one of the year's most solid indie surprises.

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.

Duskfade is a wonderful throwback that captures the pure fun of 3D platforming in the 2000s, with its excellent world design, satisfying platforming, and dazzling visuals ensuring it’ll leave a big smile on the faces of fans of the genre. Sure, it has a few missteps, particularly with the combat that can feel a little clunky, but it doesn’t stop Duskfade from standing tall amongst other top-tier releases in the 3D platforming space.

A game inspired by titles like Jak and Daxter, Ratchet & Clank, and (especially) Kingdom Hearts, but one that struggles a bit to find its footing and offer something original. The first half is a bit of a slog, but once a few key mechanics are introduced, the game becomes fun and replayable thanks to its pseudo-3D Metroidvania structure. The platforming mechanics and lock-on system require some getting used to, but overall, Duskfade is enjoyable and suitable for a very wide audience thanks to its multiple difficulty levels.

We don't quite get as many family-friendly games as we used to, which makes Duskfade a breath of fresh air thanks to its visuals, storytelling, and engaging platforming, despite its otherwise-shallow combat.

Duskfade manages to bring back a formula that, fortunately, seems unlikely ever to go out of fashion. Action, platforming and endearing characters. A winning combination

Nothing that you play here is new. But it does not have to be. Airy platforming that reminds you of better times. Active combat that makes you fight faceless enemies. A heartfelt cautionary tale that sneaks up on you. And the secret ingredient, an absolutely gorgeous art style that will often stop you in your tracks. Duskfade has it all. Sometimes, that is what you need to remind you of what is important in life.

Duskfade is a charming, enjoyable, and well-made little platformer that falls just short of being a true classic. The platforming and combat are fun, the story is well told, and the game's overall presentation is delightful. It's held back by stiff combat and tedious backtracking, but neither problem is enough to completely undermine the experience. If you're looking for a PS2-style platformer with a Kingdom Hearts flavor, Duskfade hits most of the marks and is absolutely worth checking out. It might not be the most original game on the market, but it is a darn fun one.

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 soundtrack, and solid mechanics make this one an easy recommendation.

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.

Duskfade wears its Kingdom Hearts inspiration proudly, blending fast-paced combat with collectathon platforming and a charming time-themed world. While its slow progression and lack of a map can frustrate, it’s still a fun, brisk adventure that does enough to establish an identity of its own.

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.

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Duskfade offers an enjoyable, visually impressive adventure bolstered by solid platforming mechanics. Its ambitions are somewhat held back, however, by an overly simple combat system, repetitive level design, and a generally low level of difficulty. Nevertheless, it remains a solid and pleasing title that entertains without any major missteps.

Duskfade is the epitome of a flawed gem. There's an excellent game in here, but Weird Beluga hasn't quite managed to find it yet. Duskfade thus feels like a great 'proof of concept' release where, despite the jank, it provides a strong foundation for a potential sequel to build upon.Gorgeous graphical design, enjoyable platforming, and a heartfelt story all make this one a worthwhile endeavour, even if the combat can get tiresome and navigation frustrating. I'd suggest picking up Duskfade if you're feeling particularly nostalgic for the early-2000s era of gaming, though perhaps this is one to hold out for a modest sale before grabbing it.

Duskfade starts off on the wrong foot but picks up steam quickly enough to recover and stick the landing.

Duskfade is a consistently delightful platforming adventure that hearkens back to a simpler time, made all the better by the colourful and interesting clockwork world it's set in.

The joy is found in how close to being like its heroes Duskfade is.

Duskfade succeeds in delivering an experience that brings back the joy of the golden age of gaming. It does so through classic gameplay that combines enjoyable platforming, simple combat, and exploration, alongside a beautiful art direction and a soundtrack that perfectly suits its world. Despite some shortcomings, such as repetitive enemies, the ease of certain challenges, and weak voice acting, it remains an enjoyable experience that reminds us that games do not always need to be complex to offer an experience worth remembering.

Duskfade stands as nothing more than a competent pretender. There's nothing particularly remarkable here despite a few thought-provoking and alluring biomes, a decent premise, clockpunk USP, and some nice offensive enhancements for Zirian. You will enjoy Duskfade, though its ambitions are mostly encased in nostalgia and it can't tick along with the greats of the genre.

It is a dated and beautiful game, for worse, and often for better. Can I recommend it to a player without a strong cultural memory of games of the era this was inspired by? That’s a tough one. But for anyone who remembers Jak, Ratchet, iNinja, Sphinx and Tak among others, with Duskfade, Weird Beluga have bottled that nostalgia, warts and all, and it’s not overused or repeated. In short – they don’t make them like this anymore.

It is always difficult to evaluate the merits of a game that is hampered by technical issues. On one hand, there is the experience lying beneath all those problems, and there is a lot of good there; recognizing this means acknowledging the developers' competence in creating a solid, creative foundation for the game. On the other hand, when viewing games as products—given that there is a price to pay to acquire them—receiving a title marred by technical flaws does not seem like a good deal.

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'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 es un plataformas de acción 3D que bebe muchísimo de los clásicos de PS2. Con varios modos de dificultad y con una duración aproximada de entre 15-25h dependiendo si vais a por la historia o sacar el 100%, solo me queda dar la enhorabuena al equipo de Weird Boluga, ya que han sabido transportarme a otros tiempos en donde los problemas “no existían”. Igualmente y como en todo crio por entonces, es una época de maduración y donde aprendemos lo dura que es la vida, algo en donde la historia hace su trabajo para dejarnos llevar con Zirian y Cuco.

Duskfade es la nueva gran propuesta del videojuego español. Un título que no esconde sus referencias sino que las usa para abrirse su propio camino. Perfecto en lo jugable e impecable en lo artístico, con una historia que te encantará y un mundo que te costará dejar atrás. Duskfade es más que unos (intencionados) guiños, es una verdadera obra de arte en todos sus apartados.

Un canto de amor y un gran homenaje a los plataforma 3D clásicos

El resultado es una experiencia amable, colorida y con una carga emocional mayor de la que su apariencia sugiere en un primer vistazo, capaz de sostener el interés durante buena parte de su duración gracias al equilibrio entre acción y narrativa.

Duskfade se perfila como una de las propuestas más interesantes del año dentro del género de los plataformas de acción en 3D, y desde luego como una de las cartas de presentación más ambiciosas que ha firmado nunca el desarrollo independiente español.

Duskfade va mucho más allá de su inspiración en Kingdom Hearts, Jak and Daxter y Ratchet and Clank. Eso es solo el cebo. Pronto, nos atrapará con una jugabilidad la mar de disfrutona, a través de un combate dinámico y unos movimientos que invitan a explorar.