I really appreciate that the devs who worked on the HD Remaster of Dusk really seemed to understand the tone and direction that the original devs of Dusk had in mind all those years ago.
I really didn’t expect this to go beyond the kind of weapon/enemy skin upgrades like in halflife blueshift. Really excited to see all the kinds of changes to the models and levels displayed here
TBH, I was completely on the fence as to whether Dusk really needed an overhaul. But looking at this now, I think these models are of an exceptionally high quality, and I noticed things about the enemies that I never did in the base game. In terms of Blood difficulties, this is Well done!
@@KodaivaI'm actually one of those people, because i've been playing Wrath, Graven, Ultrakill, and Gloomwood and Dusk just seems so low poly. Until one day i decided to play it from start to finish and it is fucking amazing, but my main criticism is still simplistic graphics.
I've always taken to appreciating it in the same way one might appreciate Brutalist architecture, it's simple but somehow incredibly cohesive in it's consistent use of blocky low poly modeling that just keeps the entire artstyle in perfect sync from beginning to end, nothing feels out of place or sticks out because it all fits together so well. And I think it turns around as an incredibly aesthetically pleasant stylistic decision that compliments the game's rather unique identity.@@Moji55a
I remember playing this in 1993, cool to see them release the source code for this game for fans to make awesome mods like these Edit: Btw I know 1993 is the release date for doom and people were using sprites and stuff not models, thats the joke. Please keep leaving more comments about how you so despise it when someone gets a date wrong.
Correct me if I'm wrong but this is a newish title from 2018 not a remake of some old game as you just said. I cannot find anything online about a 1996/7 Dusk Game.
The base game was already a masterclass of reproducing 90's graphics, and the new stuff looks just as good. The fact that it's free is just icing on the cake. Y'all really are one of the best in the indie game dev scene.
this looks insanely good. for me its the improved animations that really set this apart as a genuine remaster. And the improved weapon/enemy models and environments look phenomenal!
Definitely more of a fan of the original aesthetic here, but its impossible to complain with this being optional and free! Amazing work from all involved (:
@@dev4159 totally valid! The HD stuff looks amazing in its own right and I don't want to devalue the work done on the HD assets, I just personally prefer the *vibes* of the low poly version. Purely an opinion/preference thing! And it's not like the original is getting replaced either, so everyone's happy :) This is how it's done!
Yeah I remember when Dusk was released on Dreamcast, it was looking great! Bad thing it was cancelled due console end of production. Leaked version was great though.
Back in the day, on those hot summers evenings, I remember our mom would ring the dinner bell saying “kids, kids, come quick, I made a fresh batch of dusk! These low polygons won’t stay fresh forever!” Brings a tear to my eye to get to experience that feeling again.
I remember when dusk came out back in the day and was heralded as the new quake killer. I’ll never forget having to upgrade my entire rig just to get it running at ~15 fps
"100% optional" my only question was "can i turn it off like the half life models" and this answers my question. thank you for this. this is just endless good stuff
Fell in love with this game when I got it. So glad to see that after 5 years they are updating models because why not. Would buy it again if I could. And I might, just to support this these badass devs
I didn't really know if Dusk needed an HD remaster but now I think it looks rally good. Nice work! It kinda looks more in line with some of the more current throwback shooters that are out there now.
Game design, recognizable sounds, hard hitting soundtrack, pure game no interrupting gimmicks. It's a pure perfect game that does what it set to do. Normally HD removes the horror ambiguity. But that removed the relatability to our world. Now you see the humanity more and that makes it so much more horrifying what they are. Great. If it was a triple A: We'll be releasing an HD remake at full prize! But this indie team: Thanks for playing our game, have it again for free.
Finally, DUSK on Windows XP!!! The new animations to go with the new models are what really stand out to me. Also I love that it's "HD" while still having some retro crunch, makes for a different kind of oldschool vibe.
Just beat it for the first time as well as my first time playing it and it was one helleva an experience to say the least. Can't wait to do it all again when this free optional HD update releases! 🤘🏻😍
I am so ready. About three years ago I literally packed up everything but my PC until the very last night when I was moving into my first apartment- I was that into this game and that doesn't normally happen for first person shooters!
Honestly I think the original models are scarier probably because they're less refined so I'm wondering half the time just what the hell is it that I'm looking at but when I see the new models with more detail I'm like "Oh, that's what that's suppose to be"
I was a bit hesitant with this update, but when I saw the caked up welder, all my negative thoughts went away. 10/10 update, would replay the whole game again
Huh, seems like everybody here prefers the new look. Personally, I think the higher fidelity subtracts from the feel of the original. It wasn't just the horror inspirations, Dusk's look had a layer of abstraction to it that I think worked wonderfully with the experience. As the game progressed it got crazier, like a fever dream, so, say, not being able to tell what the scientist's face was, exactly, to me, was part of the point - it's this eery abstraction of a person, the horror comes from this constant state of uncertainty. Hell, even the rapid pace of the boomer shooter formula adds to this, always having the player move fast so they can never get comfortably acquainted with the look of the enemies or any particular element of environment. But also, I don't want to shit on the work done, it's a pretty big undertaking with a lot of passion poured into it. Just my personal interpretation.
Agreed. The rat is the best example of this. The new one is just a rat, but look at how unique the original is for a rat enemy, even if they just slide towards you.
I would have been just ok with improved models, but animations too? Damn they look really good! I love higher poly but crunchy textures and this seems to be almost perfect.
The fact it's not just model replacement, and instead is a 100% remastered makes me feel so happy. Also, i already loved Mama's desing, but you guys managed to make her look creepier with the new animations, she moves in some kind of elegant way but at same time is horrifying, i love it. edit:WHAT, BIG JOHN'S MODEL IS 100% ORIGINAL AND NOT A RE-SKIN
Absolutely loved the aesthetic of the original, but this HD remaster looks enticing as well. Adding in modding and Steam Workshop integration is going to bring a whole new level of replayability to this already superb game.
I can't tell you hoe much I'm frothing at the mouth over this, like I just want to take large bites out of this like grr grhh graahhh raghhgh urrrrghhghgh
I love how the new models feel weightier... Especially the wendigo, leatherneck and black phillip. I am just a little worried about animation blending... Will the different animations blend well during gameplay? Won't it be too choppy when changing from attack animation to walk animation? I really look forward to the HD mod!
We've upgraded from Half Life DUSK to Quake 2 DUSK. I'm so proud of you New Blood. I honestly think the Forkmaidens are less scary, their new skin tone just doesn't look right and the glowing eyes, but it's still excellent. I'll for sure be giving this a shot I'll be totally honest, I had no idea the assault rifle was supposed to be a Stoner '63. I thought it was just an ambiguous LMG. Seeing it in full glory is great, man. Some things are less ambiguous and that makes some things a little less scary, but it's totally worth it for the glorious new graphics.
A few things: •I like the Horrors new look but I wish they still had that space between their eyes and mouth. •The Leathernecks look so beefy compared to their original look, good job. •I don't like the fact that you made the cultists' hoods white instead of their gray color. Made then stand out more. •The Auto Rifle looks good but I don't like it as much as the original, but I will still be slaying bad guys with it because it's my favorite weapon. •The Iron Maidens look absolutely gorgeous. The glows are a really nice touch. •The Wendigo looks absolutely terrifying, cannot wait to play Unseen with that in it. •Big John LOOKS SO DAMN AWESOME!! •The Soldiers(My favorite) are badass. Reminds me of Half Life or H.U.N.K. from Resident Evil. •The environments look stunning, City of Shadows bout to go crazy! And that tornado! •YOU GAVE THE WELDER AN ASS?! •The shells coming out of the Shotgun are a nice touch! •Cannot wait to see the bosses in HD. And that's it
From what I noticed: Mages are missing a cloak and rats are not shown decomposition. If you turn a blind eye to this very cool remake of the models. I will certainly be hanged on the gallows for this, but wooden sections on the assault rifle seem excessive, imho
You know, this is probably a hot take, and I might be in the minority here, but I actually prefer a lot of the classic textures, because I feel like a lot of these newer models lost a lot of the grimy, darker feel. I dunno, the new models just feel too clean or maybe sterile now
I it so weird... every new Game is full with microtransactions, season Passes and then there is this. I want to give money for this and they give it away for free.
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Game's on sale rn BTW store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/
Absolute chad move, Ill buy it again.
Looks great because it's not just HD but remastered. Will there be a ps5 version or just the ps4 version?
looks so bad. HD remake was a mistake
@@lonelykitchen its free with every copy of dusk, we lost nothing for an experimental version on the side. this is desert, you don't need to eat it.
@@matthewa6027 food analogy. let me guess you're american
So glad this game got a remaster 84 years later, I remember my Great-Grandfather playing this all the time
john titor moment
@@TheRhalfthe time traveler? Why do I know that?
Stein's Gate maybe @@jesusrodriguez3728
@@jesusrodriguez3728 It was the choice of the Stein's Gate! MWAHAHAHAHAHA
Your grandpa was playing video games in 1939 ?? Just as the war began ??? Well thanks for the help, grandpa !!!
JUST WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THE BOSSES O_O
What dusk stands for? 🕶️
take my money! again!
JUST WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE DEEZ NUTS OO
GATORMAN 2
JAKOB RAHH
I really appreciate that the devs who worked on the HD Remaster of Dusk really seemed to understand the tone and direction that the original devs of Dusk had in mind all those years ago.
is it a different dev team?
@@exquisicy5429yeah, New Blood are the ones who are working on the HD remake, Old Blood (og devs) gave their blessing.
@@exquisicy5429it’s been awhile since the original Blood team worked on this, they’re busy with other projects.
Well yeah, it's the original devs making it.
Bro what? 😭
I hope you’re fucking with me because if you’re not fucking around you’re just plain misinformed, and man that would be humiliating
I'M GOING TO HD ALL OVER THE PLACE
My favorites part of Dusk HD is when John HD said "It's dusking time" and then he dusked all over the place
I really didn’t expect this to go beyond the kind of weapon/enemy skin upgrades like in halflife blueshift. Really excited to see all the kinds of changes to the models and levels displayed here
TBH, I was completely on the fence as to whether Dusk really needed an overhaul. But looking at this now, I think these models are of an exceptionally high quality, and I noticed things about the enemies that I never did in the base game.
In terms of Blood difficulties, this is Well done!
if anything this is great for the people who care so much about graphics that they wouldnt play dusk (yes, they exist)
the animations are amazing and environments look great as well, the overall game will look way more fleshed out
I never understood what the Scientist's face was ment to be in the original DUSK
I just kinda thought it was all bandaged up lol!
@@KodaivaI'm actually one of those people, because i've been playing Wrath, Graven, Ultrakill, and Gloomwood and Dusk just seems so low poly.
Until one day i decided to play it from start to finish and it is fucking amazing, but my main criticism is still simplistic graphics.
I've always taken to appreciating it in the same way one might appreciate Brutalist architecture, it's simple but somehow incredibly cohesive in it's consistent use of blocky low poly modeling that just keeps the entire artstyle in perfect sync from beginning to end, nothing feels out of place or sticks out because it all fits together so well. And I think it turns around as an incredibly aesthetically pleasant stylistic decision that compliments the game's rather unique identity.@@Moji55a
Enhanced, with the original charm of the game. The way you're supposed to do HD for a game, can't wait for another Dusk playthrough
I remember playing this in 1993, cool to see them release the source code for this game for fans to make awesome mods like these
Edit: Btw I know 1993 is the release date for doom and people were using sprites and stuff not models, thats the joke. Please keep leaving more comments about how you so despise it when someone gets a date wrong.
*1997
We were still using sprites in '93, nibba.
@@talesofgore9424 alone in the dark
@@talesofgore9424 I hate when people get dates wrong..
Quake was released in 1996...
Correct me if I'm wrong but this is a newish title from 2018 not a remake of some old game as you just said. I cannot find anything online about a 1996/7 Dusk Game.
This is like a glow up from Quake to Quake 2.
I love it.
eeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhh
except quake 1 is artistically superior to quake 2 in several ways
@@thomasthefox233L+Ratio
@@NWRfan what?
@@NWRfanyou are the one getting ratioed, lmao
This is how I remember the game looking in 1998😢
The base game was already a masterclass of reproducing 90's graphics, and the new stuff looks just as good. The fact that it's free is just icing on the cake. Y'all really are one of the best in the indie game dev scene.
this looks insanely good. for me its the improved animations that really set this apart as a genuine remaster. And the improved weapon/enemy models and environments look phenomenal!
"100% optional " wonderful how the devs respect the players
i like that it's not just a simple model swap, full new animations too
the environments are more detailed too
Definitely more of a fan of the original aesthetic here, but its impossible to complain with this being optional and free! Amazing work from all involved (:
no Warcraft Reforging here
i prefer the HD one tbh
@@dev4159 totally valid! The HD stuff looks amazing in its own right and I don't want to devalue the work done on the HD assets, I just personally prefer the *vibes* of the low poly version. Purely an opinion/preference thing! And it's not like the original is getting replaced either, so everyone's happy :) This is how it's done!
@@Lilbee730 agree
But you gotta admit that the new wendigo looks amazing
Yeah I remember when Dusk was released on Dreamcast, it was looking great! Bad thing it was cancelled due console end of production. Leaked version was great though.
Back in the day, on those hot summers evenings, I remember our mom would ring the dinner bell saying “kids, kids, come quick, I made a fresh batch of dusk! These low polygons won’t stay fresh forever!”
Brings a tear to my eye to get to experience that feeling again.
i don’t understand what you are saying but i Hope you had a Great dayz
0:47 HORIZONTALLY SPINNING RAT
Thanks guys for putting in the effort, i look forward to replaying this game.
I remember playing this as a boy all those years ago. Now I am 93 and get to relive it.
you don't think it will trigger anything disturbing for you, sir? thanks for your service btw.
@@cdav4czar we'll see kiddo
@@NapNup41Grandpap, you good homie?
I remember when dusk came out back in the day and was heralded as the new quake killer. I’ll never forget having to upgrade my entire rig just to get it running at ~15 fps
Yeah I had to use two Voodoo 2 cards to a decent frame rate.
That's pretty cool! And I love it's 100% optional as I'd like to play the old one too, because I love the nostalgic charm of original design.
this is going from ps1 era nostalgia to source era nostalgia, totally awesome
Taking us from Quake 1 to Quake 3. What an upgrade!
"100% optional" my only question was "can i turn it off like the half life models" and this answers my question. thank you for this. this is just endless good stuff
I was anxiously waiting for the HD Big John reveal and you delivered. Well played, NB... Well played...
Fell in love with this game when I got it. So glad to see that after 5 years they are updating models because why not. Would buy it again if I could. And I might, just to support this these badass devs
I didn't really know if Dusk needed an HD remaster but now I think it looks rally good. Nice work! It kinda looks more in line with some of the more current throwback shooters that are out there now.
It didn't need one, that's why it's even more awesome.
my grandfather played this in 1996
Game design, recognizable sounds, hard hitting soundtrack, pure game no interrupting gimmicks. It's a pure perfect game that does what it set to do.
Normally HD removes the horror ambiguity. But that removed the relatability to our world. Now you see the humanity more and that makes it so much more horrifying what they are. Great.
If it was a triple A: We'll be releasing an HD remake at full prize!
But this indie team: Thanks for playing our game, have it again for free.
I still love the old DUSK designs but the HD ones (enemy wise) are so so much more easy to understand.
YESSSSS
I started learning trenchbroom just so I could start mapping as soon as the sdk is out. I CAN'T WAIT
The fact that DuskDude dual wields a pair of Hi-Points is probably the best part.
now newer generations can finally enjoy this classic
you did not need to show me the cowgirl on the first day of november.
Finally, DUSK on Windows XP!!!
The new animations to go with the new models are what really stand out to me. Also I love that it's "HD" while still having some retro crunch, makes for a different kind of oldschool vibe.
The HD rat goes HARD
Your scratch profile pic goes HARD
I can finally experience the perfection that is cart dog in HD glory.
Just beat it for the first time as well as my first time playing it and it was one helleva an experience to say the least. Can't wait to do it all again when this free optional HD update releases! 🤘🏻😍
My Dad showed me the original game when I was only 3 years old and I've got lasting trauma thank you for bringing it back in HD all these years later
Wait you are a kid?
It's a joke @@SIGNOR-G
@@malxire7084 and i am drunk. I have failed to see the obvious. I will make ammend for such a blunder.
@@SIGNOR-Gdrink waters
i remenber back in 1526 when my dad showed me dusk, now that its in HD i can dusk again
This rules. Love that it went from looking like a game made in 1996 to a game made in 2001. Two of my favourite eras
I am so ready. About three years ago I literally packed up everything but my PC until the very last night when I was moving into my first apartment- I was that into this game and that doesn't normally happen for first person shooters!
I didn’t think it was possible to make the horrors more terrifying
Honestly I think the original models are scarier probably because they're less refined so I'm wondering half the time just what the hell is it that I'm looking at but when I see the new models with more detail I'm like "Oh, that's what that's suppose to be"
Some of these models give me HD minecraft cow vibes, but the animations are a definite improvement
I was a bit hesitant with this update, but when I saw the caked up welder, all my negative thoughts went away. 10/10 update, would replay the whole game again
Nice one, another reason to play through Dusk again!
...
Now give us a sequel, damn you.
Huh, seems like everybody here prefers the new look.
Personally, I think the higher fidelity subtracts from the feel of the original. It wasn't just the horror inspirations, Dusk's look had a layer of abstraction to it that I think worked wonderfully with the experience. As the game progressed it got crazier, like a fever dream, so, say, not being able to tell what the scientist's face was, exactly, to me, was part of the point - it's this eery abstraction of a person, the horror comes from this constant state of uncertainty. Hell, even the rapid pace of the boomer shooter formula adds to this, always having the player move fast so they can never get comfortably acquainted with the look of the enemies or any particular element of environment.
But also, I don't want to shit on the work done, it's a pretty big undertaking with a lot of passion poured into it. Just my personal interpretation.
Agreed. The rat is the best example of this. The new one is just a rat, but look at how unique the original is for a rat enemy, even if they just slide towards you.
Even with the changes to most other designs, the Horrors still live up to their names. Excellent stuff, excited to journey beneath Dusk again!
Their new animations are so creepy
They look simply horrifying... get it?
I would have been just ok with improved models, but animations too? Damn they look really good! I love higher poly but crunchy textures and this seems to be almost perfect.
1:21 "Why do we all have to wear these *ridiculous* ties?"
The song playing through most of it is Reflections of Violence right?
HD? But what if I can't afford to upgrade my Voodoo2 card?
"Will this run on my 486?"
Definitely nice work, but I still prefer the grainy and pixelated look of Classic. Seeing everything 'clearly' seems to give away some of the magic.
Simply Epic!
The fact it's not just model replacement, and instead is a 100% remastered makes me feel so happy.
Also, i already loved Mama's desing, but you guys managed to make her look creepier with the new animations, she moves in some kind of elegant way but at same time is horrifying, i love it.
edit:WHAT, BIG JOHN'S MODEL IS 100% ORIGINAL AND NOT A RE-SKIN
Did you know mama was sort of an old early enemy model for half life 1?
@@xm214-aminigun9 how was that enemy called, or it's called on final game
Absolutely loved the aesthetic of the original, but this HD remaster looks enticing as well. Adding in modding and Steam Workshop integration is going to bring a whole new level of replayability to this already superb game.
Wow. You did a really great job! I'm really looking forward to this update!
Thanks for giving me another reason to play Dusk again
i had fond memories playing the original in the defensive trenches of Verdun during the great war, glad that the devs picked it up again
I like how they zoomed the guy's butt, just to show that his own posterior is in fact in HD too.
Tell me if im wrong but, the hd update will come with the steam workshop for this game?
Correct.
@@NewBloodInteractive thanks for answering me!, I will look forward to this new update
I knew the welder was hiding some cake this whole time.
The old fork maiden is scarier, you somehow made the "horror" into a much more terrifying monstrosity. Looks amazing, gonna play it again.
I prefer Classic, but it is cool you are still working on Dusk.
I can't tell you hoe much I'm frothing at the mouth over this, like I just want to take large bites out of this like grr grhh graahhh raghhgh urrrrghhghgh
Dusk: Mid 90s shooter nostalgia
Dusk HD: Late 90s/early 2000s shooter nostalgia
I love how the new models feel weightier...
Especially the wendigo, leatherneck and black phillip.
I am just a little worried about animation blending... Will the different animations blend well during gameplay? Won't it be too choppy when changing from attack animation to walk animation?
I really look forward to the HD mod!
Even if it is I think them being blended perfectly would ruin their telegraphing that makes them so fun to fight so perhaps it's better that way.
@@Gaz_3 Maybe a little blending wouldn't ruin the telegraphing... But we'll see when it comes out.
It is true that I didn't mind it in the original.
We've upgraded from Half Life DUSK to Quake 2 DUSK. I'm so proud of you New Blood. I honestly think the Forkmaidens are less scary, their new skin tone just doesn't look right and the glowing eyes, but it's still excellent. I'll for sure be giving this a shot
I'll be totally honest, I had no idea the assault rifle was supposed to be a Stoner '63. I thought it was just an ambiguous LMG. Seeing it in full glory is great, man. Some things are less ambiguous and that makes some things a little less scary, but it's totally worth it for the glorious new graphics.
A few things:
•I like the Horrors new look but I wish they still had that space between their eyes and mouth.
•The Leathernecks look so beefy compared to their original look, good job.
•I don't like the fact that you made the cultists' hoods white instead of their gray color. Made then stand out more.
•The Auto Rifle looks good but I don't like it as much as the original, but I will still be slaying bad guys with it because it's my favorite weapon.
•The Iron Maidens look absolutely gorgeous. The glows are a really nice touch.
•The Wendigo looks absolutely terrifying, cannot wait to play Unseen with that in it.
•Big John LOOKS SO DAMN AWESOME!!
•The Soldiers(My favorite) are badass. Reminds me of Half Life or H.U.N.K. from Resident Evil.
•The environments look stunning, City of Shadows bout to go crazy! And that tornado!
•YOU GAVE THE WELDER AN ASS?!
•The shells coming out of the Shotgun are a nice touch!
•Cannot wait to see the bosses in HD.
And that's it
From what I noticed: Mages are missing a cloak and rats are not shown decomposition. If you turn a blind eye to this very cool remake of the models. I will certainly be hanged on the gallows for this, but wooden sections on the assault rifle seem excessive, imho
where is big john?
it's crazy because i can SEE all the changes
but it's FELT like it looked like that all along
Man I didn’t think 2007 could get any better!
i appreciate the developers for showing the flamethrower's hd ass
PS1 to PS2 👍
Crazy we finally have the technology for these HD graphics
1:27 looking good in HD... I cannot wait for the UHD update!!!
Wow! The leap in graphics is almost as huge as between Doom and Doom 2! Is this Unreal 5 engine?
Even if this wasn’t free, I would gladly give money for an HD remake of this quality.
This brings back a lot of memories of me playing this while still in a diaper. A year ago. I immediately wanna mod in Narsil for the sword.
Ok the HD ass got me
Nice, another reason to play it again. One of the few modern retro titles that really evokes nostalgia for me
the rats finally look like rats
Some of these models look like they'd fit right in a Serious Sam game
THOSE HD SHOTGUNS ARE CLEAAAN
looks great! guess i should do another playthrough in december!
I want to pay real money for this, it looks so good. Praying it comes to Switch eventually
Same
They managed to make the horror and bone ball even more scary
Eh they look about the same to me
You know, this is probably a hot take, and I might be in the minority here, but I actually prefer a lot of the classic textures, because I feel like a lot of these newer models lost a lot of the grimy, darker feel. I dunno, the new models just feel too clean or maybe sterile now
I it so weird... every new Game is full with microtransactions, season Passes and then there is this.
I want to give money for this and they give it away for free.
I like how the HD version just looks like a game from 2003
I can't wait to see the modding scene for this flourish over the years.
incredible! 5 whole years and it finally doesnt look like shit, very proud!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Omg, now i will be able to see salvatore in full hd
is this the world's first ironic hd remaster?
It really looks good, just that some models look too clean
Not bad, it's like going from Quake 1 to Quake 2 or maybe even Quake 3.
First time that a trailer made me buy something.
cant wait to replay this from start to finish
1:28 YES PLEASE, I WANT MORE!
Oh... I forgot about the horrors...
The basement level's gonna be even more nerve racking
I'm a bitch when it comes to horror