Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted

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"Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted" is a survival horror game set in a world overrun by corrupted flora and fauna. As the lone survivor of a research team, you must navigate a hostile wilderness, scavenge for resources, and uncover the truth behind the calamity. With a day-night cycle and dynamic weather system, every encounter with the corrupted creatures of the forest poses a new threat.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 140 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Ex Natura features a captivating atmosphere and beautiful graphics that enhance the immersive experience.
The enrage mechanic adds a dynamic twist to combat, making battles feel intense and rewarding.
The game offers a rich variety of locations, upgrades, and tasks, providing a satisfying gameplay experience for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs, poor optimization, and unresponsive controls.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as the jumping and climbing systems, feel clunky and poorly designed.
The sound design and voice acting are lacking, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
74%
4%
The gameplay of "Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted" is characterized by its challenging combat mechanics, particularly the enrage mechanic that adds intensity to battles and requires strategic thinking. Players appreciate the unique wall jump mechanic, which enhances mobility and exploration, although some find the overall gameplay to be buggy and stiff at times. The game's captivating atmosphere and rich environments contribute to an engaging experience, making it a notable entry in the souls-like genre.
- “The game has a lot of beautiful locations, upgrades, and tasks, which makes the gameplay very rich and exciting.”
- “If you are looking for challenging fighting mechanics and a deep atmosphere, Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted is a game you should definitely check out.”
- “The atmosphere and world are captivating, and the rage mechanic adds an exhilarating twist to the gameplay.”
- “The rage mechanic is not implemented correctly or is bugged and not only slows down enemies, but also slows your character down as well or bugs out input detection, rendering the mechanic useless.”
- “The jumping mechanic doesn't make any sense from a design perspective.”
- “In several places, the jump mechanic actually makes it really hard not to die because of invisible walls that will block you from being able to reach across drop-offs, and the way the 'climbing' aspect of the system works is really badly executed/designed.”
atmosphere
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
35%
12%
The atmosphere of "Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted" is widely praised for its captivating and immersive qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics and sound design that create a dark, tense environment. The game's blend of atmospheric nature themes with dynamic battle mechanics, particularly the enrage feature, adds depth to the experience. However, some reviewers note that despite its strong atmosphere, the game suffers from significant technical issues that detract from its overall enjoyment.
- “The atmosphere and world are captivating, and the rage mechanic adds an exhilarating twist to the gameplay.”
- “If you are looking for challenging fighting mechanics and a deep atmosphere, Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted is a game you should definitely check out.”
- “The sound design creates a dark and tense atmosphere, which makes the gaming experience more intense.”
- “First of all, the atmosphere of ex natura nature corrupted is really impressive.”
- “It has a deep atmosphere, tough fights and a remarkable design.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
13%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and attention to detail, contributing to an impressive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. While some users note that the graphics settings have limited impact on gameplay, the overall visual quality is considered top-notch, making it a standout feature of the game. Additionally, the sound design complements the graphics well, further enriching the immersive experience.
- “The graphics are top-notch, and the attention to detail is impressive.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are also impressive.”
- “Ex natura has the prettiest graphics for a game that makes me want to throw my controller through a window.”
- “None of the other settings really do anything; graphics quality doesn't actually change anything other than some lighting and post-process effects, for example.”
- “As for graphics, done pretty well considering the amount of money spent on the making of this game.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the graphics and overall performance, while many others report severe technical issues, including poor cutscene quality and unplayable performance on certain systems. Overall, the game appears to be poorly optimized for a significant number of users, though there are hopes for improvements in future updates.
- “The performance is a bit harsh for my good old computer, but I am sure they will read this review and improve it in the real release version.”
- “Its optimization is better than I thought it would be.”
- “Graphics are good, optimization is good.”
- “Horribly unoptimized and with controls that just feel painful more than anything else.”
- “This game has many technical issues from a game design and performance aspect.”
- “Terrible optimization and performance, it's almost unplayable for me.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The game's story is praised for its intricacy and immersive quality, effectively engaging players from beginning to end. Small cutscenes enhance the narrative experience, contributing to a solid action game that features decent graphics and a unique storyline. Overall, reviewers express a desire to see the story evolve further, highlighting its potential for growth.
- “A solid action game with decent graphics and a great story.”
- “The intricate storyline and immersive gameplay keep you hooked from start to finish.”
- “The story was well played out, and I believe it has a good one.”
- “There are small cutscenes to keep the player engaged in the story.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, including delayed attacks and awkward camera angles. While some players report it runs well on low-end PCs and Steam Deck, the overall impression is that it feels unpolished and reminiscent of an asset flip. There is a glimmer of hope that developers may address these issues before the full release.
- “This game runs great on my low-end PC.”
- “I also played the game on Steam Deck; it runs great.”
- “Man, what a bad game... talk about buggy and unpolished... don't bother with this one, it's just another asset flip game with a very good 'I'm not an asset flip game' costume.”
- “From glitches to attacks not working properly, coming out oddly delayed and so on.”
- “Needless to say, the gameplay is kinda buggy and stiff, and the camera angles are weird (maybe it's just me, I don't know) but I think the developers are going to fix that until the full release.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and ambience in the game are generally well-received, featuring a blend of rock, orchestral, and atmospheric elements that enhance the experience. However, players have noted issues with volume levels, particularly during the intro cinematic and as they progress, often requiring adjustments to avoid overwhelming sound. Overall, while the music is appreciated, its inconsistent volume can detract from the enjoyment.
- “A souls-like game combined with tasty rock, ambience, orchestral music.”
- “Music and ambience are nice!”
- “I have to turn down the sound effects and music volume multiple times as I progressed through the first two areas because things kept getting louder.”
- “The intro cinematic also has an issue with the music getting extremely loud as it progresses.”
- “The music in general is alright though.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the chaotic and hilarious nature of the enrage mechanic, reminiscent of the fun and unpredictability found in multiplayer games like Smash.
- “The enrage mechanic is like watching my friends play Smash - chaotic and hilarious.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game evokes feelings of insignificance and helplessness, with players expressing a sense of being overwhelmed and crushed by the game's challenges. This intense emotional experience keeps players engaged, despite its discomfort.