Excommunicated

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Excommunicated is a single player tactical platformer game with horror, fantasy, dark fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Rafael Schneider and was released on September 27, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Embark on an intriguing journey in our 2D typing game, where you take on the role of a fearless woman seeking answers in an abandoned space base. Uncover what befell the crew as you face possessed creatures, all through your ability of typing. Immerse yourself in the atmospheric underground vibe, where every keystroke unveils dark secrets and challenges your typing skills. The mystery unfolds a…

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50%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Interesting and unique typing-based combat and exploration mechanics.
Enjoyable art style, music, and cute, funny elements in the game.
Free to play with intuitive controls and some players found it fun and intriguing.

Core gameplay is frustrating due to random input blocking, time-limited typing pressure, and bugs.
Extremely short gameplay length with limited story exploration and only one boss fight.
Feels unfinished with lack of polish, poor enemy targeting mechanics, and insufficient difficulty customization.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is criticized for flawed core mechanics, such as problematic target switching and blocked inputs, which detract from the experience. Additionally, the lack of meaningful level design and narrative progression disappoints, despite some appreciation for the art and general mechanics.
- “I like the art, and the general mechanics.”
- “Not recommended - the core game mechanics are messed up.”
- “You might be able to defeat it without taking damage despite the busted target switching mechanic blocking inputs.”
- “The developer chose not to do the job of a real game developer and create meaningful bespoke levels, narrative-based gameplay progression, and so on.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story offers an intriguing plot with appealing art and music, but it feels underexplored and ends abruptly, hinting at further developments that are not yet revealed.
- “I enjoyed the art, music, and storyline.”
- “There is a plot, but you don't get to explore it; the game ends on the elevator shot hinting at further exploration of the ship.”
- “There is a plot but you don't get to explore it; the game ends on the elevator shot hinting at further exploration of the ship.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are heavily criticized as low-quality pixel art that feels more like a limitation than a stylistic choice. While some successful games use simple visuals effectively, in this case the graphics are seen as a detriment rather than an asset.
- “This features really godawful pixelcrap "art" instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to do the job of creating 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is charmingly morbid and playful, combining cute sound effects with quirky, darkly funny dialogue. Its brief length adds to the comedic impact, delivering a concise and amusing experience.
- “Cute sounds and funny morbid kinds of words that you have to type to defeat little monster cuties :) <3”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is well-chosen and complements the game's art and storyline, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “Nice music choices.”
- “I enjoyed the art, music, and storyline.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences occasional stability issues, including glitches where player inputs are not consistently recognized.
- “Glitches, such as inputs not being accepted sometimes.”