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Descriptions of Dustborn highlight its overt political messaging. The narrative involves a punk band traveling across dystopian America, fighting fascist authority figures, and exploring relationships within a highly politicized universe. The game aims to reflect current societal debates, often through cringe-worthy dialogue and exaggerated character archetypes.
Critics and players view the game as a failure of focus. It seems designed primarily as a platform for ideological statements rather than engaging gameplay or compelling storytelling. The low player count suggests that most gamers are simply not interested in engaging with a title that appears to prioritize political messaging over entertainment.