Dex

Game Overview

Dex seamlessly blends 2D side-scrolling platforming with immersive RPG mechanics heavily inspired by classic cyberpunk fiction like Deus Ex and Neuromancer. Players explore the interconnected districts of Harbor Prime—from high-rise corporate towers to slums and underground sewer networks—taking on story quests and optional mercenary contracts.

Gameplay features player agency and multiple problem-solving approaches. Encountering hostile guards or security systems can be handled through melee brawling, ranged gunplay, stealth assassinations, or social persuasion during dialogue trees. Additionally, Dex can seamlessly jack into cyberspace to engage in twin-stick shoot-'em-up hacking combat, disabling turret defense grids, unlocking doors, and stealing corporate data.

As players earn experience points, they customize Dex’s skill tree by upgrading combat moves, hacking speed, lockpicking, and charisma. Cybernetic implants can also be installed at underground clinics to grant passive enhancements like high jumps, toxic gas immunity, and augmented armor. Optimized for portable play, the PS Vita version features fluid dual-analog movement, full physical controls, and detailed hand-drawn 2D artwork.

Quick Specifications

• Title: Dex

• Platform: PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC

• Genre: 2D Cyberpunk Action RPG / Side-Scroller

• Developer: Dreadlocks

• Publisher: BadLand Games

• Release Date: July 8, 2016 (PC) / July 26, 2017 (North America & Europe - PS Vita)

• Game Modes: Single-player

• Control Support: Dual Analog Sticks & Physical PS Vita Buttons

Key Features

• Non-Linear Cyberpunk World: Explore Harbor Prime's interconnected districts, interactive slums, high-tech labs, and underground night spots.

• Multiple Playstyles: Complete objectives through direct brawling, lethal marksmanship, stealth infiltrations, or diplomatic persuasion.

• Dual-Reality Gameplay: Transition seamlessly between physical 2D exploration and twin-stick cyberspace hacking combat.

• Deep RPG Character Progression: Customize stats, unlock new combat combos, and install cybernetic implants to gain unique traversal abilities.

• Fully Voiced Dialogue: Enjoy a dark cyberpunk narrative supported by full voice acting and multiple story endings determined by player choices.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Is Dex playable offline on PS Vita?

Yes, Dex is a single-player action RPG that can be played completely offline on your PS Vita without requiring an active internet connection.

Does Dex support Cross-Buy with PS4?

Yes, purchasing Dex digitally on the PlayStation Store grants access to both the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 4 versions via Cross-Buy.

How does hacking work in Dex?

Hacking transitions the screen into a top-down, twin-stick shoot-'em-up environment inside cyberspace where you shoot virus nodes, bypass firewalls, and extract confidential corporate data.

Can you complete quests non-leathally?

Yes, many quests offer non-lethal solutions through stealth takedowns, environmental hacking, or utilizing high charisma stats in dialogue branching to resolve conflicts peacefully.