Dust: An Elysian Tail follows Dust, a mysterious warrior searching for his identity in a hand-painted fantasy world. His journey ranges from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops, while the story connects his personal past to an ancient civilization facing extinction. A traditionally animated presentation and fully voiced cast give this action-adventure a strong narrative frame.
Combat centers on the mythical Blade of Ahrah and its diminutive guardian, Fidget. The game describes its fighting as easy to learn but difficult to master, with battles against dozens of enemies at once. Outside combat, nonlinear platforming encourages exploration and experimentation, while quests from villagers and hidden secrets and upgrades give players reasons to investigate the expansive world.
The design combines action, platforming, quests, and RPG elements, with controller, mouse-and-keyboard, and keyboard-only support on PC. These varied systems shape a journey built around uncovering both the world's history and Dust's own past.
