![]() ![]() As in videogames, an S inexplicably means perfection. As in real life, an F is a failing grade. Completion tracks how much dust you sweep away and finesse basically boils down to the length of your combo streak. You’re graded on two components for each level. ![]() Otherwise you’ll stare long at locked doors and wonder what sort of videogame cruelty waits within. There are sixteen levels accessible at the beginning of the game, and to unlock more you have to win keys that are only earned by a perfect score. ![]() The word “perfect” isn’t used lightly – you literally have to be completely perfect at a level to unlock another one. ![]() These human dustbusters aim to clean up every speck of dirt in sight while preserving a perfect combo streak. Our elders might think they’re a serious waste of time, but videogames understand the value of a hard day’s work.ĭustforce lays claim to that lineage by presenting us with a roster of heroic janitors. A jumpsuited plumber is still the biggest star this medium has ever known. Think Peter Pepper of Burgertime and the harried barkeep of Tapper. The videogame industry has celebrated the working man since its earliest days. It’s like videogames are preparing us for the limited job opportunities of the future. The point is to sweep up dirt as quickly and smoothly as possible. Dustforce makes a more explicit reference to manual labor. A couple of weeks ago I called Super Crate Box “assembly line gaming”. ![]()
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