All Is Dust

In this review: Things I did/didn't like plus tips to help if you choose to play this free game... BTW... it's free for me, you, and free for everyone.... not just me. I was neither paid nor compensated in any way, other than getting a free game, like every other person who gets to have this game for free.... did I mention it's free? Anyway... enjoy my review, hope it helps and brings some smiles. I see a lot of negative reviews, saying the game is "laughable" and "glitchy." While I do agree with some of their points, I actually found I liked some of the things they complained about .. I also agree with other complaints. So compare what I say to the other reviews and make up your own mind. "Decide you must..." -Yoda- As of this review, I've played 2 hours. I haven't completed the game, but I'm sure I got close before I ended it. Also, this was my 3rd time trying to play the game. I got stuck in the well, and couldn't get out (glitch). "I've fallen, AND I CAN'T GET UP!" -1980's TV Commercial Anyway, I don't think the game saves. It was listed as "NEVER PLAYED" when I installed and started it up, but I have played this before, and I got further then I have before on this play-through... so 2 hours is from one play-through. "Get outta my swamp!" -Shrek- The monster is either "laughable" or "creepy" (there are plenty of screenshots so you can see it) and I thought it was perfectly creepy for the style of the game. The graphics are not quite "Pixel" but def "Lo-Fi" (again, see screenshots.) "Oh, I do love maps! I have quite a collection." -Bilbo Baggins- The map really is mostly useless... mostly. I do wish it showed where I ACTUALLY am on it when I reference it, but it will show where your next place to go is (for certain parts of the game) ... you have to figure out where that actually is by referencing the map and using your own memory and brain (what a concept!) to figure out where that "goal" location is.... it's the difference between using GPS and a paper map... this is a paper map, essentially. "Enough with the silly quotes!!! Can we move along already?!?!?" -My Sister "You get what you pay for, and this is free." -Me Anyway, even with all of the strange things, I do recommend the game. 1) it's free. 2) it is more challenging than it may seem, and maybe that's a turn off to some because it's simply deceptive. 3) It makes me use my brain and memory more than other games that held my hand. 4) it's free... (yeah, I know I said that as #1 ... grow a pair, please... it's still my #4 reason.) 5) works on LINUX TIPS: 1) The monster WILL turn to dust in the light, if you approach it with your light. It will also STOP if you turn to face it. (it sneaks up behind you, so keep looking around). 2) There are a few places where crows attack you... keep moving because you can't make them stop, and they will kill you. 3) as I mentioned above, the map is a good reference, but use your "Mental compass and mental map" plus the (in-game) physical map to remember where you are in relation to other things ... you'll need that, and it is a toughie. 4) remember to not fall into the well... if there ever comes a time where the rocks around it should happen to disappear ... not saying that they do or will .... but ... just saying. 5) the game is no "DEAD SPACE" equivalent in any way, so if you're looking for that... you will be disappointed (no Jedi mind tricks here....) you WILL BE DISAPPOINTED.... this is not the game you're looking for (really... no Jedi mind tricks here). ;P 6) For what it is, it really can be fun and scary if you set your sights low, keep moving, keep looking around, keep your wits about you, and remember ... it IS a FREE game ... in case you missed that all the other times I said it. Overall, I give "ALL IS DUST" ..... SEVEN "Corn-Cobs" out of TEN ... ...and you can stick those cobs wherever you want... I don't wanna know. Give this review a "LIKE" and try the game ... is is FREE, after all.... ... I wouldn't have paid for it, TBH. Thanks! #mishaguyas