DE-EXIT - Eternal Matters | Game Brain

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DE-EXIT - Eternal Matters is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by SandBloom Studio and was released on April 14, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Embark on a surrealistic afterlife journey to discover the secrets of the broken and mysterious Plane of Memory in this cinematic adventure with a hint of stealth. Dive into a wonderful voxel world with an intense atmosphere and save the day! DE-EXIT embraces the clash of minimalistic voxel aesthetic and clean textures on one side and surprises with complex cinematographic features, more real…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The voxel art style is visually appealing, creating a vibrant and atmospheric world that enhances the gaming experience.
The music and voice acting are well-executed, adding depth to the game's ambiance and storytelling.
The level design features unique mechanics that keep gameplay interesting and engaging, with fun boss battles that add variety.

The game suffers from broken mechanics and frustrating controls, leading to frequent instances of getting stuck or failing to execute basic actions.
The saving system is poorly implemented, causing players to lose progress and repeat lengthy sections after crashes or freezes.
The plot and lore are confusing and lack depth, making it difficult for players to connect with the characters or understand the story.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unpolished and lacking depth, particularly in character backstory and motivation, which hindered emotional engagement. However, others appreciated its interesting game style and level design, noting that while the narrative may be basic, it still managed to capture their attention. Overall, the story presents a blend of potential and shortcomings, leaving players with a sense of both intrigue and disappointment.
- “The story caught me, and I really like the level design.”
- “I'll avoid spoilers here, so I'll just say it's a good story.”
- “It has a nice art style, and the story is neat so far, if a bit basic.”
- “Not a bit, but a massive letdown, where the creative nature and the opportunity for a masterpiece was overwhelmed by a confusing plot and terrible mechanics.”
- “They didn't really give backstory into anyone, including the main character, so it was hard to feel anything for the characters or even understand why Donovan, the villain, did what he did.”
- “I finished the story - it feels unpolished.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique mechanics in each level, such as air currents and sun rotation, while others criticize the game for its confusing plot and broken mechanics that lead to frustrating experiences, including frequent freezes and the need for repetitive playthroughs. Overall, the gameplay feels reminiscent of early 3D platformers, with a blend of creativity and significant technical issues that detract from the experience.
- “Each level features a unique mechanic that you won't see in another level, such as traveling through air currents in chapter 2, or rotating between different suns in chapter 4.”
- “Gameplay feels like the experimental era of early 3D platformers.”
- “After discovering that there are more mechanics than in the demo, I'm starting to realize that some parts of the early game puzzles that felt impossible to complete may require backward tracking to discover new secrets.”
- “Not a bit, but a massive letdown, where the creative nature and the opportunity for a masterpiece was overwhelmed by a confusing plot and terrible mechanics.”
- “Broken mechanics: this is where this game really starts to hurt.”
- “If the game freezes, or you can't progress through the game because of a broken game mechanic, you may have to go through the same thing you just went through, and sometimes it's long, like 15-20 minutes long.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's voxel art style is well-received for its aesthetic appeal and cinematic quality, creating an engaging atmosphere. However, some players note issues with performance, including frame drops and a lack of graphic settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the visuals are complemented by decent effects and lighting, enhancing the game's environment.
- “Visuals: voxel style is one of my favorites.”
- “A chill stealth experience with nice graphics.”
- “No graphic settings and big frame drops in places.”
- “These components are at a stark mismatch with the lower effort low-poly graphics, but at least they filled the environment out with decent effects and lighting.”
- “From what I've played so far, the game is very cinematic for a voxel art styled title.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its spectacular quality, with reviewers noting that the soundtrack enhances the overall experience by effectively building intensity during key moments and providing a calming atmosphere during quieter scenes.
- “The music was spectacular, and I have always felt that a game's best quality will always be the soundtrack.”
- “The developers knew when to hype up the music during intense moments, and also keep it peaceful when not much is going on.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The audio mixing is poor, with sound effects overpowering the music at crucial moments.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported significant stability issues, including game freezes and broken mechanics that hinder progress, often requiring them to repeat lengthy sections of gameplay, sometimes lasting 15-20 minutes.
- “If the game freezes or you can't progress due to a broken game mechanic, you may have to repeat the same section, which can take a long time, like 15-20 minutes.”
- “The frequent crashes make it impossible to enjoy the game; I find myself losing progress and having to redo hours of gameplay.”
- “Stability issues are a major problem; the game often lags or crashes, ruining the overall experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized, with users noting that performance issues are prevalent and detract from the overall experience.
- “Performance is a bit off as well.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it difficult to enjoy.”
- “There are frequent stutters and long loading times that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as particularly effective during sneaky moments, where the invisibility of enemies creates comedic situations, especially when they unexpectedly appear nearby.
- “Very funny in the sneaky parts because now you can't see the enemies anymore.”
- “And again - very funny when it happens and enemies are around.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized as radiant and vibrant, creating an almost angelic world filled with color and beauty that enhances the overall experience.
- “When you mix that with a radiant atmosphere, you get an almost angelic world full of color and beauty.”