![]() ![]() The two help Dust navigate his quest as he sets out on a "Hero's Journey" adventure, pulled straight from the writings of Joseph Campbell. The sword, named Ahrah, comes complete with its own guardian, a flying pixie-fox named Fidget. The 2D action-RPG stars Dust, a furry amnesiac who wakes up in a forest when a magical talking sword seeks him out. I appreciate a big budget as much as anyone, but Dust is an example of a game that uses smaller scale to its advantage. So it gives me faith in the game design process that Dust: An Elysian Tail, an indie title largely made by a single man, actually stands out as the best of the bunch. I found redeeming qualities in Tony Hawk and Deadlight, and genuinely liked Wreckateer for its playful party mechanics, but nothing was truly astounding. I don't think I'm being shocking or controversial when I say this year's Summer of Arcade line-up - usually the best and brightest that Xbox Live Arcade has to offer - has been a bit of a bore. ![]()
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