Excubitor
- May 25, 2016
- Tesseract Interactive
Get on SteamIn this classic inspired Tower Defense Bullet Hell Shooter, security bots have revolted and you, the sole surviving pilot, are all that stands between the colonies and defeat. Upgrade your ship, weapons and turrets whilst facing a plethora of enemies and colossal bosses. Why did the drones turn?
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Reviews
- Excubitor offers a unique blend of classic shmup and tower defense mechanics, providing an interesting gameplay experience.
- The game features large maps with opportunities for exploration and intense boss battles, which can be engaging for players.
- There is a diverse selection of weapons that feel distinct and enjoyable to use.
- The game is plagued by bugs, including major pauses and glitches that hinder gameplay.
- Tower defense mechanics are shallow, with turrets being mostly ineffective and lacking strategic value.
- The difficulty level can be intimidating, making the game feel repetitive and frustrating, especially for casual players.
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, particularly in the tower defense mechanics, which become ineffective in later missions against stronger enemies. Players often resort to using only specific types of turrets for crowd control rather than engaging with the full range of available weapons, leading to a repetitive and shallow gameplay experience. Overall, the narrative fails to support a compelling strategic layer, diminishing player engagement as the game progresses.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters and their motivations.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real emotional impact, leaving the narrative feeling flat.”
“Character development is minimal, and many of the supporting characters feel like mere placeholders rather than integral parts of the story.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with players noting their quality and stability; however, some have experienced occasional crashes and issues with level boundaries, such as flying off the edge of the map.
“The graphics are stunning, creating an immersive experience that truly enhances gameplay.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with detailed environments and vibrant colors that bring the game world to life.”
“The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual treat.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game lacks significant replayability, with users suggesting that there are better tower defense and top-down shooter options available at a similar or lower price point.
“The game is not worth €14.99; you can find better tower defense games or top-down shooters for that price or cheaper, and compared to them, this game doesn't really have replayability.”
“After completing the main story, I found little incentive to play again. The lack of varied content makes replaying feel tedious.”
“Once you've experienced the game once, there's not much left to draw you back in. The replayability is severely lacking.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of diverse mechanics, which is a crucial element in the tower defense genre, leading to a less engaging experience.
“Lacks the diversity of mechanics that is essential to the tower defense genre.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation.”
“The controls are clunky and make it difficult to enjoy the game.”
