''DUX'' is a

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developed by independent German studio HUCAST.Net for the

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. The game was released on July 17, 2009 worldwide.

Gameplay

Influenced by ''

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'' and ''

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'', ''DUX'' is a horizontally scrolling shooter that relies on tactics rather than fast reflexes. There are several powers the players can use, such as power pod (absorbing bullets while hitting the fire back), charge shot (doing maximum damage blows in a single wave), and onboard missiles (can be fired in any direction around the ship). During the game, the main background can be adjusted in a menu, allowing for a clearer view.

Development

''DUX'' was developed by HUCAST.Net for the Sega Dreamcast. Designer René Hellwig started HUCAST.Net and he wanted to make ''DUX'' as a modern

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video game. They opted to go for Dreamcast, as the

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would be "impossible" to do that with. ''DUX'' had been in a development delay for almost a year, specifically because of various bugs, one of them allowing a maximum score from the first level. After the players complained about the state of the original game, HUCAST had promised to provide the owners a revised version named ''DUX 1.5'', free of charge.

Legacy

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project for a

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of the original game started in May 2012. It was called ''Redux: Dark Matters'' and was scheduled for a release on PSN, XBLA, Steam and iOS, as well as the Dreamcast. The latter version was originally available only as a Kickstarter reward but Redux 1.1 was later sold separately. The project reached its funding goal of $25,000 on 14 May, after only a few days. The Dreamcast version was released on January 27, 2014.

References

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