# Dust: An Elysian Tail > Action-RPG adventure with hand-painted graphics, fluid combat, and an expansive world. (iPhone/iPad app by Humble Hearts LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dust-an-elysian-tail/id1020962158 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Humble Hearts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020962157) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Role Playing - Price: $5.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 948 App Store ratings · 285 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 917 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-10-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dust-an-elysian-tail/id1020962158/reviews.md ## What is Dust? "This is one of the best games I've played on iOS this year." 5/5 - Touch Arcade The award-winning, multi-million selling adventure finally hits the App Store, lovingly crafted for iOS by creator Dean Dodrill! "Dust pretty much has it all." 5/5 - Giant Bomb "... Fabulously executed." 9/10 - EGM "... A beautiful, well-written, and entirely fun action-RPG." 9/10 - Digital Trends Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond. At your disposal is the mythical Blade of Ahrah, capable of turning its wielder into an unstoppable force of nature, and the blade's diminutive guardian, Fidget. Battle dozens of enemies at once with an easy-to-learn, difficult-to-master combat system, take on a variety of quests from friendly villagers, discover ancient secrets and powerful upgrades hidden throughout the massive, open world, and uncover the story of an ancient civilization on the brink of extinction as you fight to uncover your own past. Key Features *A traditionally-animated action-adventure tale *An expansive world filled with unique characters, quests, and secrets *Action-packed nonlinear platforming rewards exploration and experimentation *Fully voiced cast and a deep, rewarding storyline *Highly customizable input methods for maximum control *Full MFi extended gamepad support (dual-thumbstick models) *Four difficulty settings for players of all skill levels *Available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese *Award-winning musical score by HyperDuck SoundWorks Devices with 1GB RAM are highly recommended for an optimal experience. These include: *iPhone 5 or greater *iPad 3rd Gen or greater *iPad mini 2 or greater *iPod touch 6th Gen or greater Devices with 512MB RAM are now compatible. This includes the first iPad mini and comparable devices. Please ensure that your device meets these requirements before purchasing. ## Key features - Hand-painted world - Fluid combat system - Expansive open world - Fully voiced storyline - Nonlinear platforming - Gamepad support ## What do users think of Dust? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🌟 Stunning visuals and animations - 👍 Smooth and responsive controls - 🎨 Beautiful hand-drawn art style - 🎬 Excellent voice acting and soundtrack - 🕹️ Satisfying and challenging combat - 📚 Engaging and emotional story - 🕹️ Fluid and fun platforming **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues - 🔍 Lack of optimization for larger screens - ⏱️ Main story can be completed relatively quickly **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes during cutscenes - Screen resolution issues on certain devices - Audio clipping during intense combat **Most requested features** - Controller support - Difficulty settings - Expanded post-game content - Sequel or additional chapters ## Recent user reviews (10 of 285) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dust-an-elysian-tail/id1020962158/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Good but needs an update. *2025-09-28, version 1.7* Look I like giving games a shot and I can tell this game is good but I can also see it needs an optimization update. I find the art style great and fidget is neat but without an update the game runs with 3 fps when in combat. Im sad I got it without knowing its laggy combat. I already like the game, but I’d probably get it on steam instead. I just want to see it at its full potential. So please update this game. [Update.] this game after reopening it did begin to work, but I have noticed that it takes 7 to 8 minutes before it starts having a frame drop. I still highly recommend this game though do you be cautious there are safe points required to save your prop for us and it might require you closing and reopening the app every eight minutes to continue playing as long as you reached a checkpoint you are a ok ### 5/5 — Epic mobile game. Must buy. *2025-08-14, version 1.7* Highly recommend! Full voice and engaging story. Excellent engrossing action. Get this one. ### 5/5 — Fun game *2025-07-27, version 1.7* “Come on dust you gotta get up” ### 5/5 — One of the best games ever. *2024-11-25, version 1.7* On my 9th birthday way back when, i received an xbox 360. Excited to play all the newest games i came across the demo for this game, by far after playing all the other games and demos Dust: AET was my favorite of all of them, even just the simple demo on the 360 was enough to show the great storyline, amazing art, and the fullness to the game. Unfortunately my family was not able to afford the game or had access to the internet to do so, so when the time came around my xbox eventually became buggy, out of service, and barely runnable (i still have it bc she was my first console) but due to this and me just growing up over the years i was never able to play the full game. Years later i found this on the play-store for a small price, i was so excited to finally be able to play this game I’ve admired since my childhood and I’ve got to say. It is truly one of the most amazing games I’ve ever played. The soundtrack was beautiful, the Art is beautiful , the storyline and atmosphere of the game is just phenomenal. I mean truly i am so satisfied with how this game was everything i pictured it to be, It brought heartbreak, it brought laughs, it brought satisfaction. I Highly recommend you play Dust :AET 10/10. Truly a Beautiful and Amazing Game. ### 5/5 — iPhone 12 and I’m assuming above iPhones issue *2024-10-18, version 1.7* The game is great but on my iPhone 12 Pro it will run amazingly until like 20 minutes into the game I doubt Humble Hearts still updates Dust: AET anymore but if you do please fix this issue. P.S Dust: an Elysian tail is a god like game ### 2/5 — Нету звука *2023-08-10* В игре отсутствует звук, нету музыки ### 5/5 — Oh dear, how am I to ever sleep now? *2023-06-30, version 1.7* As of 1:56am today, a few days after purchasing this game, I have finished it. I initially came across this game through exploring some of the older works of the VAs here, but I suppose what made me stay was because it kinda reminded me of my childhood. I knew of the game in passing as I grew up, but I didn’t really know the title or anything. I knew nothing about the content or concepts going in. I’m gonna be honest, I’m a student fresh out of high school freaking out about basically everything there is to freak out about, I barely made it out alive. I came to this game with the idea in mind to use it as a kind of comfort. I typically end up falling in love with older or ‘lost’ content from either before I was born or from when I was too young to comprehend/be exposed to it. It’s rather annoying if you ask me, but I digress. The world that I find myself in now isn’t at all what I expected it to be. It’s a bit of a cliché to say maybe, but after Covid hit, I feel like everything shattered. I don’t think enough people realize how much of a mass-psychosis we’re living in right now because of it, it’s not like anything was done about it. I feel like I’m picking up the tinniest shards of myself and trying to fit them anywhere they could go. It’s kinda funny how relatable Dust is in terms of character struggles for this era we’re in specifically. I mean, it’s not like having a life crisis is something that’s only happened recently, but more people are having them now I think, and in a much heavier manner. I miss traditional animation all the time when I see new content, but I guess the industry may be changing right around now with the movies coming out most recently. I used to play games with my brother all the time, bright and early in the morning even, but it’s been years since we’ve done it. My brother is also currently in a different state as of now, so it’s a bit hard to do nowadays regardless. I miss it… Now for the actual review of the game itself! (THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS OF THE GAME) I suppose I feel the most inclined to say something about Fidget first. I have no idea how she was received when the game came out, but I get the feeling that some may have just pegged her as annoying and useless on principle (you know, if the accusers couldn’t read or something). I like her a lot, she’s definitely one of the better companions out there to have present throughout a journey. She’s ignorant about a few things, but it makes sense considering she’s probably never left her people before, and it isn’t painfully obnoxious like some characters. I like how this game handles tragedy, honestly I was a little shocked when the father in mudpot died, but it foreshadows the concepts the game ends off with nicely. The themes really make this game applicable to anyone. The hand-painted backgrounds and animations are gorgeous and provide interesting environments that aren’t super repetitive, and the little bit of 3D animation for Ahrah and the coins and such are a very nice touch. I think it lends itself quite well since Ahrah is technically a separate being and it probably made it easier to handle in making the game I’m sure. All the characters we interact with are unique and devoid of same face syndrome, the monsters are all different and the banter we share with Fidget is fun (I love the occasional fourth wall breaks, it could’ve easily been overdone but it didn’t interfere with my immersion of the game for me). This game did comfort me, truly. Could just be because of the fact I made it that way in my head, but I really did enjoy it. It’s a classic to me. I think I’ll make a wax seal for Dust and Fidget if my sister can help fill-in the colors I’m missing. I don’t really anticipate anyone to read this, I am late after all, even missed the 10 year anniversary by a full year, but I guess I just couldn’t stand not writing a review. I’m just missing everything I have to leave behind already, I suppose… ### 5/5 — 10/10. A game that never dies. *2023-06-04, version 1.7* Wow, just wow. This game aged super well for the time being. The Plot, the characters, everything. Is perfect. I love the effort put into this game, I hope those years of making the game was worth it! Oh yeah, and I may be a little late, but happy 10th anniversary. This game is one I will cherish. Super fun, and somehow addicting to! ### 5/5 — Stunning! Blew me away! *2023-03-15, version 1.7* The visuals, music, voice acting, story, all of it is excellent and is totally worth the price! Wish I could re-experience when I first played! Overall great! This is what makes a great game! ### 5/5 — Great Action with Light Metroidvania *2023-02-01, version 1.7* Enjoyed the heck out of this game. The fighting and gameplay is fun and rewarding. Love the Metroidvania aspect of the game. But where it really shines is the compelling story and characters. The voice acting is rather good. It’s got controller support. Highly recommend this title for Metroidvania fans. ## Frequently asked questions about Dust ### What kind of game is Dust: An Elysian Tail? Dust: An Elysian Tail is a traditionally-animated action-adventure tale with RPG elements. It features a fluid combat system, exploration of an expansive world, and a deep, rewarding storyline. ### What are the key features of this game? Key features include a hand-painted world, action-packed nonlinear platforming, a fully voiced cast, a deep storyline, customizable input methods, and full MFi extended gamepad support. It also offers four difficulty settings. ### How much does Dust: An Elysian Tail cost? This application is a paid game. You purchase it once to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned. ### What devices is Dust: An Elysian Tail compatible with? The game is recommended for devices with 1GB RAM, including iPhone 5 or greater, iPad 3rd Gen or greater, iPad mini 2 or greater, and iPod touch 6th Gen or greater. Devices with 512MB RAM, such as the first iPad mini, are also compatible. ### What is the main gameplay loop? Players control a mysterious warrior named Dust, battling enemies with the mythical Blade of Ahrah. The gameplay involves exploring a massive, open world, taking on quests, discovering secrets, and uncovering the protagonist's past. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.7 — 2017-11-16 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. -Native support for iPhone X. -Increased visual fidelity for more powerful devices (iPhone 6 and beyond). ### 1.6 — 2016-04-27 -Support for additional languages: French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese. -MFi extended gamepad support (dual-thumbstick models). Ensure that your device/OS supports gamepads. -Added compatibility for devices with 512MB RAM. Please read description for further details. -Misc. performance and stability tweaks. ### 1.052 — 2015-10-29 Minor improvements to gameplay, input, and difficulty. Improved iOS7 functionality. Removed non-English strings that were not quite ready for prime time. Various other stability tweaks. ### 1.051 — 2015-10-08 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Dust | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Neon Chrome](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-chrome/id981035758) | 4.7 (226) | $6.99 | Games | | [Sword Of Xolan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-of-xolan/id982819497) | 4.6 (99) | $0.99 | Games | | [Adventures of Mana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventures-of-mana/id1048629983) | 4.1 (101) | $13.99 | Games | | [Legend of Mana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legend-of-mana/id1563156209) | 4.2 (24) | $27.99 | Games | | [Ravensword: Shadowlands](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravensword-shadowlands/id566839331) | 4.1 (218) | $6.99 | Games | | [TheWorldEndswithYou: SoloRemix](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theworldendswithyou-soloremix/id544695089) | 4.1 (465) | $17.99 | Games | ## More apps by Humble Hearts LLC - [Never Stop Sneakin'](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/never-stop-sneakin/id1161220720) All apps by Humble Hearts LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1020962157 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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