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1 August

A smoother, more enjoyable Dex with Spanish localization

Hey!

We are happy to announce the release of a new update for Dex. Not only that it adds Spanish localization to the game, it also brings a number of gameplay tweaks and performance improvements that make Dex even more enjoyable.

Also, Dex has now its own Wikia page so make sure you check it out! We invite you to come together to co-work on this page to gather information about the game’s locations, factions, characters, and quests. Feel free to add anything that's missing or inaccurate and help others to discover every corner of the game. Big thanks to Rook001 who has built a core structure of the page with us.

Without further ado, here’s a list of all changes included:

Spanish language enabled for PC version
various AR optimizations
manual saves disabled while C4 countdown
dialog window layout and controls updated
fast travel disabled in AR
fast travel scene disabled after destroy
music and sounds volume control update
few animation glitches fixed
gamepad roll move fixed
fixed infinite XP, pausing pistons in AR
fix superquick punch with block
enemies will ignore you when talking
don't charge stealth when paused
when paused, don't count cloaking and jamming device
disable Richmond radio chatter at Tony's Hideout
disabled teeter on junction middle floor hole
mine persistence improved
disable using items with a jump button
fixed big guy getting stuck after double hack

Enjoy!

Your Dex team

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9 May

Dex is coming to consoles and GoG!

Hey everyone!

As you may know, Dex has already been refused twice by GoG and it looked like that was, well, that. But we hate giving up, so we contacted GoG again and reopened negotiations. Successfully this time. So, it is with great joy that we announce Dex is set to become available on GoG in the coming months and will include support for achievements via GoG Galaxy.

Dex will be made available on GoG in its special edition, which includes the soundtrack, new art book and other bonus materials.

https://youtu.be/Qd3CIjKGKmw

We’d also like to take this opportunity to announce that Dex is coming out on consoles on 8th of July 2016. Under the wings of our publisher, Badland Games, Dex will be available for Xbox One as a digital version and for PS4 as both digital and physical versions.

We are still working on a version of Dex for PS Vita and Wii U. Stay tuned. We’ll announce those release dates as soon as we can.

And for those of you who haven't caught the tail of they hype – we are in the last few days of a Kickstarter campaign for our next game: Ghost Theory, a first person paranormal-investigation horror game where you solve real-world haunting cases. If you haven't backed us yet and would like to – http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dreadlocks/ghost-theory-a-serious-take-on-paranormal-research.

Outpourings of thanks!

Your Dex team

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“Dex is great for a lot of reasons. It combines expressive 2D sprites and nostalgic platforming with some grade-A, modern action-RPG mechanics and does it generally well.”
8,5/10 – Arcade Sushi

“What we have here is a standout in multiple ways. Almost best in class, really.”
8/10 – Chalgyr's Game Room

“Dreadlocks has left no stone unturned in its quest to craft an authentic cyberpunk world.”
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Minimum:

OS: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or newer) / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor: Intel Pentium/AMD, 2.0 GHz or faster
Memory: 1536 MB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 / ATI™ Radeon™ 2600 or better
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 8 GB available space
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse or Windows compatible gamepad

Recommended:

OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 or newer
Processor: Intel i5, 2.4 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M / AMD™ Radeon™ HD 5770 or better
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 8 GB available space
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse or Windows compatible gamepad

Minimum:

OS: Mac OS X 10.8.5 or newer
Processor: Intel Pentium/AMD, 2.0 GHz or faster
Memory: 1536 MB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 / ATI™ Radeon™ 2600 or better
Storage: 8 GB available space
Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse or Mac OS X compatible gamepad

Recommended:

OS: Mac OS X 10.9.1 or newer
Processor: Intel i5, 2.4 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M / AMD™ Radeon™ HD 5770 or better
Storage: 8 GB available space
Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse or Mac OS X compatible gamepad

Minimum:

OS: Ubuntu 10.04 or newer / SteamOS
Processor: Intel Pentium/AMD, 2.0 GHz or faster
Memory: 1536 MB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 / ATI™ Radeon™ 2600 or better
Storage: 8 GB available space
Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse or Linux compatible gamepad

Recommended:

OS: Ubuntu 10.04 or newer / SteamOS
Processor: Intel i5, 2.4 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M / AMD™ Radeon™ HD 5770 or better
Storage: 8 GB available space
Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse or Linux compatible gamepad

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Posted: 18 August

Excellent game in shadowrun-like universe dominated by mega corporations. Only slight problem was the ending, which makes little sense and is very abrupt.

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When I read some of the reviews before I purchased this game stating that this is one the best RPG games they've played, I was skeptic. After finishing the game in 22 hrs, I can relate to Paul Sweeney's quote: "You know you've read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend." And this is definitely not just a 'good' game, it's the best RPG game I've ever played. There, I said it.

This game is certainly a William Gibson-esque reliving of the '80s cyberpunk outfit. The action, substance, intrigue-factor, progression, and variation of the story based on the player's choices are in equilibrium -- making this an authentic 'RPG' game, unlike some common so-called RPG games with messed up mechanics and usually follows an inescapable linear story.

You may think 'side-quests' are optional on this game -- of course they are. But curiosity strikes iron and you'll end up wanting to finish all. So did I.

I also like how they engaged some classic arcade elements and basic cryptography puzzles within a story-rich game.

Need to say I recommend this? Okay, I recommend Dex.

Posted: 16 August

Dex is an indie video game developed and published by Dreadlocks Ltd. It is an open world side-scrolling action role-playing game set in a cyberpunk world. Pretty much a Metroidvania.

I got it in a sale for under 5 bucks (currency is funny). I got 14 hours of game, regular gameplay, excellent voice acting and decent writing. The game solved a lot of issues with the Enhanced Edition but there are minor things still 'round: two collection sidequests are unfinishable but every time you deliever the items you get experience and money, so it's not important; sometimes NPC's portrait shuts his/her mouth and you still hear the voice. If you kill someone with stealth you won't hear a single thing: not a "thud" nor an "ugh"; sometimes your answer is cut in half 'cause the NPC's text won't fit in the screen nicely. Minor things, like I said.

Pros:
+ Several solutions are possible for the very same problem.
+ The voice acting is really nice.
+ Couple of sidequests to get more stuff.
+ Likeable characters.
+ Some nice twists; if you're genre savvy you will throught it, though.

Con:
- If you don't invest in the hacking tree one or two missions become very, very hard and/or expensive.
- Some sidequests need specific implants in order to finish 'em.
- If using control: melee combat is a bit awkward due button distribution. Hacking is awkward too 'cause you won't get very precise aiming. Still playable.

Very nice example of cyberpunk in general. Excellent game for a sale.

Posted: 15 August

Great game, especially if you like 80s, dystopian sci-fi. It's like mixing Blade Runner with classic Metroidvania.

Posted: 14 August

Deus Ex 2d.

Obviously, both games are cyberpunk RPG. But there is one resemblence that stands out for me.

You see, neither of these games have great mechanics imo. There is combat, rpg progression, stealth, and it's decent at best. For all these parts, you can easily find better games.

Still, when all the mediocre parts are put together, you end up with a game that's fun and I was having fun. That's all the games are for, right?

Easily recommended. If you want to kick punk asses as cyborg girl on the run, adding some anarchy to a grim world ruled by futuristic evil techno corporations, the game is for you.

20 hours of fun.

I must simply say that I thoroughly enjoyed this game.

I haven't had much fun with many games nowadays due to a lack of interest and poor quality of recent titles, but this got me playing until the end. I was skeptical at first it being a 2-d side scroller (to which I generally do not enjoy), but as I progressed through the story, it got more engaging with each npc.

This game DOES has its caveats, mainly the combat system, but if you don't focus on that aspect and continue through to your next objective, it can be a great experience to have and to understand Dex's story.

I found myself really wanting to like this game. I love cyberpunk. The graphics are good, the atmosphere is nice and the music is fitting.

Beyond that... no. The combat system is too clunky, the controls are abysmal and the game is just too hard, even on the easy setting. To make matters worse, some tactics are explained once, but are not found in any log. Forgot how to do a stealth takedown? Sucks to be you, for it's not found anywhere anymore.

The difficulty also affects the hacking. The game does very little to make you find your way in cyberspace in a way that it actually counts. Once you've passed the introductory couple of hours, the diffculty spikes like nothing else. Even hacking a vending machine is an exercise in futility.

Cyberspace also gets preciously little explanation. How do I use an item in cyberspace? Do I weather all these red bugs, or do I need to find their source? It took me four hours of playing before I discovered that my right mouse button even had a function.

To nail the coffin shut, the voice acting is mediocre at best and frakking annoying at worst. I found myself reading the subtitles because these people talk so incredibly slow.

I don't mind having paid some money for this, but can I please have my five hours back?

Posted: 12 August

I'm dissappointed. I was willing to overlook the cludgie mellee combat system. Isolate the enemy, get close and slowly punch them to death(too fast and they can fight back). However, the end game 'trials' feel trite at best. All augmentations earned/bought are stipped away, but "here's some bonus healing potions". I understand the intent, but the impelmentation sucks nuts harder than a squirl-vacuum hybrid.

If you want to play this game, do not sell 1 F--king healing 'potion'.
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The 'trials' at the end negate ALL of your augments/progress. The only way to counter this is with the varrious healing options. If you choose to ignore healing options for special regeneration, you will be screwed. Heck you may be screwed anyway. But don't count on the healing augment. It's turned off in the end game. This is your only warning.

Good for the 5 bucks I paid for it but by the end I was skipping all of the dialogue. The story was a little contrived by then. Fun combat / quests though.

It's rare to find a good cyberpunk game to play that's the embodyment of the genre. I didnt think i'd like it for the fact it was a sidescroller, and it does have a bit high emphasis on melee combat. But i love it none the less.

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NiceTry05

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Posted: 9 August

I enjoyed my experience with Dex. It has a nice Cyberpunk 2d old school feel. For $5 this game was definitely worth it. The gameplay did not get boring at all and the side quests were enjoyable. A lot of picking up certain items but they were grouped well and I never found that I had to go too far out of the way to complete one.

It has light Metroid exploration type gameplay with a mix of NES Double Dragon thrown in. The story wasn't anything too special but it wasn't bad and did a good job of moving things along. The mini game (hacking) was pretty good also and broke up the 2d segments nicely. Overall I would recommend this game if you enjoyed any of the games that I mentioned or enjoy a good Cyberpunk storyline.

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[TIL] Anarki

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Posted: 7 August

When I first played this game I gave it a bad review, because I died in the first fight and got a little upset. However, it turns out that playing other games, which only require a player to roll their face along the keyboard to win, may actually dampen reaction speeds and general video game skills.

After playing Dex a bit longer, and getting gud, it turns out this is a very fun game with a rewarding combat system. You can’t just run in and hammer the attack button. Well, you can, but you’ll probably die. It’s important in Dex to read your opponents, then block, dodge and attack appropriately.

Added to this even after choosing the melee combat route guns do not feel unessential, as they still play a crucial part in thinning down opponents as they run towards you to prevent you from being overwhelmed. Mix in some stealth takedowns and the combat system becomes simple yet very rewarding.

This is mixed into a Dues Ex type body modification system, and layered with good voice acting and an engaging plot in a 2D environment.

I’m having a lot of fun. I’d highly recommend this game.

niet3sche77

236 products in account

11 reviews

Posted: 4 August

That was a great experience.

This game plays like a sort of Choose Your Own Adventure mashup of Philip K. ♥♥♥♥'s work, Neuromancer, The Lawnmower Man, Blade Runner, and a couple more major inspirations.

If you like these works, and like cyberpunk-type games, you'll enjoy this one.

100%-ed in around 20 hours. I _might_ replay again and choose a different path (I went charisma, lockpicking, hacking, AR, melee), but I doubt it. Not because it's not good, but because the game doesn't lend itself well to replay. BUT, as I've said, I thoroughly enjoyed the twenty hours I got out of the game.

ChaosEvolution

212 products in account

7 reviews

Posted: 22 July

Dex is a nice game, sure it isn't long but instead very compact, every place feels like it could really be in a real city and has its own feeling to it where other 2D games get repetitive after a while and I really like that. The Cyberpunk-atmosphere is really good and additionally I liked the combat-system (melee, guns are just not as interesting), especially the part at the beginning where you literally are just a normal person to which every single enemy is a threat. And the story, well that is something I think everyone should decide for themselves.

Two additional things more:
-If you don't know to go melee or ranged, go melee it really gets used more and is more interresting (imo)
-Download the Extra-Outfit-DLC, it's gratis but it doesn't get downloaded automatically (nice little addition)

thebadson42

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33 reviews

Posted: 2 August

Super fun indie RPG. The cyber punk setting is one of my favorites. So far the story is pulling me right along. I bought this late in the evening with an appointment in the morning and couldn't pull myself away from it for 3 hours. I'm lovin' it.

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6 reviews

Imagine the lore of Gibson's Neuromancer combined with open world and character progression from Deus Ex with aesthetics of Gemini Rue

Sounds good?

Slore

198 products in account

10 reviews

Posted: 19 July

The game is short, I finished it in 13.9 hours. That's only 82% achievement completed, but I would consider going back to play through again for the decisions I didn't make. You can read a lot of reviews for "what it's like and what it draws from", so I'll just talk about the game "briefly" and not give spoilers.

It's a steampunk environment with a story and world that drew me in and left me wanting more. It took me to a time where it was difficult to take breaks, because I was wondering what the hell was going on. Who were these people? Why are they interested in me? Why do bad things happen to good people?

Combat is not really fluid, but was still enjoyable. I think I died like 15 times before finally understanding my limitations as a character. I focused mostly on melee because it was just the most readily available. There are only a few guns in the game, but this isn't COD or BF. You don't need to have a huge selection of guns. Rapid fire, shotty, pistol, taseresque, and a laser beam. If the laser beam was on the head of a shark, that'd really be the cherry on the whipped cream that was this game.

Would I buy the game again? Absolutely. Would I spend full price on it? Iffy, but I would certainly get it on a sale again. If there was a Dex 2, would I get that at the right price? You're darn tooten, Tex.

Gramps

172 products in account

Posted: 5 August

It's like Deus Ex in 2D

lelo111111

30 products in account

Posted: 6 August

I purchased this game looking for something similar to a 90's game, Flashback. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this game. Game fails in the most important aspect, gameplay. Movements are clunky and combat is just plain bad. Story seemed ok.
All in all, didn’t find it a fun game to play.

Emod

278 products in account

4 reviews

While not a unique theme, Dex presents the player with a fun cyberpunk storyline that asks many of the same questions often found in cyberpunk literature (morality, humanity). The majority of the game, including side quests, can be completed in less than 20 hours. This is long enough to gain a connection with the main character, Dex, and reveal the world in which she lives without being so long as to challenge your attention. Combat and hacking are a little underwhelming, but not to the point of being detrimental. Overall, it was a good game that I'd recommend to friends.

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A smoother, more enjoyable Dex with Spanish localization

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Dex is coming to consoles and GoG!

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