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Dex Demo

Full version of Dex is available here Explore, fight, talk and hack your way through a rich cyberpunk world in this 2D action-RPG! Wanted dead by a mysterious and far-reaching organization, you will traverse the futuristic city of Harbor Prime and make unexpected allies on your quest to bring down the system! In this cyberpunk adventure inspired by Blade Runner and Neuromancer, you are free to choose your playstyle: will you be a silent assassin, a hacker, a diplomat or a straightforward gunfighter? Designed as a throwback to earlier 2D platforming and action games combined with modern RPG ele

Release date
April 3, 2017
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Dreadlocks Ltd
Publisher
Dreadlocks Ltd
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Full version of Dex is available here Explore, fight, talk and hack your way through a rich cyberpunk world in this 2D action-RPG! Wanted dead by a mysterious and far-reaching organization, you will traverse the futuristic city of Harbor Prime and make unexpected allies on your quest to bring down the system! In this cyberpunk adventure inspired by Blade Runner and Neuromancer, you are free to choose your playstyle: will you be a silent assassin, a hacker, a diplomat or a straightforward gunfighter?

Designed as a throwback to earlier 2D platforming and action games combined with modern RPG elements, Dex offers real-time combat, a mature storyline and interactive dialogues. Customize your character’s skills, equipment and even augmentations – implants which grant you superhuman abilities and open up new paths within the game’s open world. A revolutionary hacking mechanic also lets you dive into Cyberspace: overcome viruses and intrusion countermeasures to deactivate turrets, overload devices, steal corporate data and cripple your enemies! Rare blend of realism and creative vision: Realistic action, mature storyline, and complex character interactions combined with hand-drawn characters, animations, and environments, arcade-style melee combat, and an original conception of cyberspace.

Multiple paths: Operate in physical reality or in Cyberspace. Overcome obstacles using your skills, weapons, augmentations…Meaningful character building: Will you be a silent assassin, a hacker, or a straightforward gunfighter? Improve your character and gear to unlock gameplay-changing upgrades that reinforce and customize your gameplay style.…

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★ 7.8/10GOG · 27 ratings
GOGLast checked November 3, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 5 / 5
Fun demo that gives a taste for the gameplay and leaving me wanting to play more. I wouldn't have bought this game if I didn't…
★ 5 / 5
I say it a lot but I really am so thankful we've returned to the era of game demos (or prologues, as is usually the…
★ 5 / 5
I have this game on Steam. I am a completionist and not normally a platformer gamer, but I fully enjoyed the story and style of…
★ 5 / 5
It'a a nice platformer, the demo alone will make you busy for an evening. You may definitely try it, but keep in mind, minimal system…
★ 4 / 5
Because this is a demo, this score is higher than it would be if I had purchased the full game--I am very glad they offered…
★ 4 / 5
First off, I should mention that while the full version has a Linux version and I do own the full version, I wanted to play…
★ 5 / 5
I really enjoyed the genre mixing; the main things that need to be worked on is the quality of the hacking and combat expieriences as…
★ 5 / 5
I love the setting, I love the voice actors, I love the story, I love the fact you can Metal Gear sneak or just street…

Most recent8

★ 2 / 5
would have loved it but not im gonna deal with the stupid hacking minigame you have to do. Didn't finish the demo because it was…
★ 5 / 5
I love the setting, I love the voice actors, I love the story, I love the fact you can Metal Gear sneak or just street…
★ 5 / 5
I really enjoyed the genre mixing; the main things that need to be worked on is the quality of the hacking and combat expieriences as…
★ 4 / 5
First off, I should mention that while the full version has a Linux version and I do own the full version, I wanted to play…
★ 1 / 5
Horrible controls ruined the gameplay for me. Mouse buttone, UDLR, arrow keys, Shift, E, T... too much. Uninstalled.
★ 5 / 5
I say it a lot but I really am so thankful we've returned to the era of game demos (or prologues, as is usually the…
★ 4 / 5
Because this is a demo, this score is higher than it would be if I had purchased the full game--I am very glad they offered…
★ 5 / 5
It'a a nice platformer, the demo alone will make you busy for an evening. You may definitely try it, but keep in mind, minimal system…

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