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Duskfade Review
If you’re looking to go back and play an old-school type platformer, then Duskfade is worth a consideration.
Duskfade
Released Aug 13, 2026
Duskfade is a 3D action platformer from developer Weird Beluga and publisher Fireshine Games, blending fast-paced combat with classic platforming mechanics. The game launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC in August 2026, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version following shortly after.
The release generated solid interest, with pre-orders opening ahead of the August 13 launch and early reviews emphasizing the title's nostalgic appeal and charm. A Switch 2 demo arrived on August 20, following the console version's debut. Coverage highlighted Duskfade as a successful return to AA-era 3D platformers, with the game drawing comparisons to classic entries in the genre. The experience struck reviewers as a capable summer platformer that delivered on its blend of action and exploration, though Switch 2 owners initially received the demo only after the game's wider availability.
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Duskfade launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 gets new 3D platformer
Fireshine Games and Weird Beluga have issued a launch trailer for Duskfade, their new 3D platformer. The title just released on Nintendo Switch 2. Find some information about this one in the following rundown: When the world is plunged into an eternal night and his sister is trap…
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Duskfade Review
Sometimes, all you want from a game is to jump around, leaping from one precarious ledge to another, similarly precarious ledge, collecting gems and whacking enemies with a big sword. In 2026, such things are increasingly hard to come by, which is perhaps why Duskfade has been me…
Review: Duskfade (Switch 2) - A Very Likeable Kingdom Hearts-Inspired Platformer That's Not Quite There
Let's do the time warp again. A couple of decades ago, before the average cost of game development launched into the stratosphere, it used to be common to see more experimental 'AA' releases on console. These lower-budget games didn't have quite the same production value as the m…
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Check out a lengthy gameplay video for Duskfade
Return of the AA era
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Duskfade Review: A Love Letter to the Golden Age of 3D Platformers
In this DualShockers review of Duskfade, find out how Weird Beluga's debut title is a treasure trove of whimsiness and a 3D Platformer at its best.
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Nintendo Download – August 13, 2026 (North America) – CloverPit, Duskfade, Madden NFL 27, Starsand Island, more
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of August 13, 2026. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include CloverPit, Duskfade, Madden NFL 27, Starsand Island, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Retail Madden NFL 27 – $69.9…
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Duskfade Review: Kingdom Hearts New Replacement Is the Best Mario Game of the Year
Developer Weird Beluga has knocked their debut game out of the park with this action-adventure platformer.
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Fast-paced combat & classic 3D platforming collide in Duskfade: OUT NOW & 20% off!
Weird Beluga's Duskfade caught the attention of platforming fans when it was first announced, and now their debut indie is ready for action.
Duskfade Review – The 3D Platforming Adventure Your Summer Needed
The summer craves adventure, and mine has been lacking in that department. Growing up, I always seemed to have a new Jak and Daxter or Spyro to play, but I fear that isn’t the norm for today’s generation. Still, I believe I’m not the only one hungry for something grand, or at lea…
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Duskfade review
Emotions can heal with time
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Duskfade Review – Nostalgia and Charm Come Together
Does Duskfade recapture the magic of the era, or will it remain trapped in the shadow of the classics that inspired it?
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Duskfade Co-Op Review – Time Well Spent
Duskfade Co-Op Review – Time Well Spent Duskfade is an indie platformer from developer Weird Beluga and publisher Fireshine Games. In the vein of classic platforming franchises like Jak & Daxter, Ratchet & Clank and Banjo Kazooie, Duskfade follows Zirion and his mechanical sideki…
We're playing Duskfade on today's GR Live
It's time for another instalment of GR Live, as this afternoon we'll be looking to return to hop into another upcoming game, this time specifically the 3D action platformer known as Duskfade. This is a project coming from developer Weird Beluga, with it being a title inspired by…
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Duskfade Shines As A Stunning Successor To Classic Platformers
Developer Weird Beluga has personally confirmed the 29.99€ launch price on Reddit, and the game has successfully amassed over 8,700 followers on SteamDB leading up to its release. This high anticipation establishes a strong foundation for the upcoming title. What are the core gam…
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Duskfade dawns on Switch 2 today
Return of the AA 3D platformer
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Madden NFL 27, Duskfade, more
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Madden NFL 27, Duskfade, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered – 61.5GB Madden NFL 2…
Duskfade Switch 2 Demo Launches August 20
Weird Beluga and Fireshine Games have announced that the Switch 2 demo of their 3D action platformer Duskfade will be released on August 20, 2026. The team apologized for making this demo available only after the game’s launch. You can view the team’s announcement post below: Hey…
Duskfade Opens Pre-Orders for Consoles Ahead of Its Release This August
Fireshine Games and developer Weird Beluga have officially opened pre-orders for Duskfade on consoles ahead of its release on 13 August 2026.
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Duskfade now available for pre-order, new trailer shared
From Duskfade till dawn