They say it has all the elements of an FPS but feels either clunky or somehow lacking.

What specific things about the game do you think contribute to this feeling and how could they realistically be changed or improved?


The first thing for me is the LAV. I never use it but boy does it suck. The controls... Who came up with the idea to put that all on one stick? And driving it feels awful. One should look to the warthog in Halo for the standard of how to make vehicles control naturally and navigate terrain more gracefully.

You should try running 1 or 2 torque modules. It does wonders for the control of the vehicles. It is going to cost you a bit of isk for your rides though.

They say it has all the elements of an FPS but feels either clunky or somehow lacking.

What specific things about the game do you think contribute to this feeling and how could they realistically be changed or improved?


The first thing for me is the LAV. I never use it but boy does it suck. The controls... Who came up with the idea to put that all on one stick? And driving it feels awful. One should look to the warthog in Halo for the standard of how to make vehicles control naturally and navigate terrain more gracefully.

Oh perhaps, But the left control stick doing all movement is enough for me to never call in a LAV. Never have, never will

Alright LAV just bothers me then, what else is there?

Also different skins for different equipment, if I spent a shitload of SP on a new AR, even the enemy from the other side of the map should see that and fear me. No seriously, we need other models, it brings variety and more fun.

That's a good point, see many people bring that up. Though I've always assumed that the guns looking the same is just because it's a placeholder model while they work on other stuff.

Different suits having different amounts of health makes it hard for new players to get a sense of consistency on what it takes to kill someone.

You are right about that, but I think even if it is not important for the game mechanics, it is important for most of the players.
I also wanted to mention that the font size is another problem with this game. I understand that it's hard to balance with all the informations on the screen.
Also it depends on your TV, but if I can play every other FPS with my TV why can't I play Dust? Do I have to pay like 800 bucks for a bigger TV for a F2P Game? ;)

They say it has all the elements of an FPS but feels either clunky or somehow lacking.

What specific things about the game do you think contribute to this feeling and how could they realistically be changed or improved?


The first thing for me is the LAV. I never use it but boy does it suck. The controls... Who came up with the idea to put that all on one stick? And driving it feels awful. One should look to the warthog in Halo for the standard of how to make vehicles control naturally and navigate terrain more gracefully.

Iron sights... ewww

Terrible textures and texture loading and make people think the game is low budget low quality and skew their opinion on the rest of the game.

Awkward vehicle handling adds to this. And sound effects.

Weapons have less range than typical FPS's so the new player constantly puts himself in positions where normally he'd be ok but in Dust is as good as dead.

Different suits having different amounts of health makes it hard for new players to get a sense of consistency on what it takes to kill someone.

Just throwing out a few possible reasons. Honestly from what I hear most people who try the game and delete it only played one or two rounds before deleting it.

You have to consider whether or not this takes priority over bigger issues like terrain glitches, bad spawn mechanics, half baked matchmaking, weapon/suit/vehicle imbalance, etc. Frankly I could care less about the graphics and sound effects if the core gameplay itself is more important... in this case it is.

You have to consider whether or not this takes priority over bigger issues like terrain glitches, bad spawn mechanics, half baked matchmaking, weapon/suit/vehicle imbalance, etc. Frankly I could care less about the graphics and sound effects if the core gameplay itself is more important... in this case it is.

for me it's basically the Map Layout combined with movement and effects. Everything just feels Cluncky ADS feels 'weird' and somewhat sluggish, turning is capped because of the suit balance, but that doesn't change the fact that it makes the game feel average instead of super smooth. 3rd person weapon effects are bland and the pacing feels just 'off' in general.

Not to mention Jumping, it's terrible. Even using Scout or Assault suits with a stamina booster.
Want to get over an object reaching your knees? You're outta luck if you ran 10 meters before it. While you should been able to just step over it. Like the Concrete guard rail like parts in maps. They drive me nuts, why not just step over it instead of having to jump. It's so low your heads practically sticking out if you take cover behind them for crying out loud.

I still like the game though but that's not because it's a great shooter.

I think the problem with this game in a lot of peoples opinions are that it doesn't align with the big selling FPS rules. For example

1. You can't just jump and be successful.

2. Progression takes time and some dedication

3. Skill system could be perceived as overwhelming to a newberry, same goes for fitting system.

4. Maps are bigger and typically slower.

etc etc

Now I have had friends put this game on and been walked through it by myself and after an hour or so I ask them "So what do you think?" They always say something like it seems good or WTF is going on lol.

Now I always say give this game a 2 weeks to a month and I bet you will like it.

Bottom line is? look past the non polished visuals, get used to all the elements and you will find yourself one deep awesome game.