Dyad
Metascore
80
Release Date
January 12, 2012
Units Sold
21K

Developers

right square bracket, left square bracket games • ][ games inc • ][ games • ][ games

Publishers

shawn mcgrath • ][ games • ][ games

Dyad

Psychedelic Indie Action Shooter Arcade Puzzle Racing Levels Trophy Audio-Visual

About the Game

Yo, what's up, fellow game lovers of Ontario! If you think you’re ready to dive into a sensory explosion that’s part racing, part puzzle, and all kinds of wild, then let me introduce you to Dyad—the brainchild of the legendary Shawn McGrath and the crew over at ][ games. Dropped back in January 2012, this game is all about zipping through trippy tunnels with neon lights flashing like a nightclub dance floor!

Picture this: you’re cruising through a psychedelic tube at breakneck speed, racing like you’re on a one-way trip to the moon. Your goal? To “Hook” and “Graze” enemies floating around—you know, just out there chillin’ while you’re trying not to lose your mind! Filling up your “Lance” meter isn’t just a casual stroll; it’s the key to turning your momentum into pure, unadulterated chaos! When you’re ready to unleash your skills, you can “Lance” those foes like it’s a competition to see who can bust out the sickest combos. Believe me, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of fragging enemies while your screen explodes into a riot of color!

With 27 levels of mind-bending madness, each stage throws different enemies your way, and they don’t play nice! Think of them as those pesky trolls you meet online, but instead of annoying, they’re designed to keep you on your toes. Oh, and don’t even get me started on the power-ups that can completely flip the rules mid-game! Just when you think you’re about to fly through level 10 like a boss, BAM! A new mechanic slaps you in the face, and suddenly you’re dodging laser beams like Neo in the Matrix!

The visuals? Exquisite! It’s like someone took a paint can and exploded it in a black hole of neon and color! You’ve got bright lights, shimmering textures, and beats that sync up with every single move you make—seriously, it’s like the game is dancing with you. And the soundtrack? Well, let’s just say you’ll feel like you’re riding in the front seat at a rave, but the punchline is YOU control the vibe!

So, if you’re aged 12-14 and you’re all about fast-paced action with friendly neighborhood chaos, roll up your sleeves and hop into Dyad! Whether you're a strategy nut or just love the thrill of racing while making your pals rage-quit with some dope combos, this game is about to be your new obsession. Let’s lace up our virtual kicks and blast through those neon tubes, shall we? Time to dance like nobody’s watching and frag like there’s no tomorrow!

Genres

Strategy Racing Puzzle Sports Shooter Action Indie Arcade Music