Dex is a 2D, side-scrolling, open-world cyberpunk RPG with a focus on exploration and non-linear gameplay.
The game combines elements of platforming, combat, hacking, and exploration within a 2D, side-scrolling, open-world cyberpunk setting. Players navigate the futuristic city of Harbor Prime, engaging in real-time combat and utilizing a unique hacking mechanic to manipulate the environment and overcome obstacles.
Players can freely roam the city, discovering multiple paths to objectives and uncovering a wealth of secrets and side activities. Reviewers praise the game's high level of interactivity, as players can often choose between using combat, stealth, hacking, or dialogue to overcome challenges, allowing for a significant degree of player agency.
The combat system blends melee attacks and ranged weapons. Melee combat features a variety of upgradable moves and abilities, while ranged combat, though less polished, offers an alternative approach. Players can also acquire cybernetic augmentations that grant them superhuman abilities, further expanding their options in combat and exploration.
The game's hacking system allows players to infiltrate computer systems and manipulate the environment in unique ways. By entering "Cyberspace," players engage in a twin-stick shooter minigame, overcoming intrusion countermeasures to disable turrets, steal data, and cripple opponents. Reviewers note that hacking becomes a crucial skill, as it opens up new paths and solutions to various challenges.
The RPG elements enable players to customize their character's abilities through a skill tree system. Players can invest points to improve skills such as combat, hacking, persuasion, and more, tailoring their playstyle to their preferences. This level of customization, combined with the ability to acquire cybernetic implants, allows for a high degree of character development and replayability.
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