- August 26, 2019
- Loneminded
Exertus
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About
Exertus is a first-person action platformer that combines free-running and old school FPS movement mechanics. Players navigate through 42 semi-linear levels with a focus on fluid movement and dynamic level elements, competing against others through global leaderboards or playing for fun. The game encourages creativity in reaching the end goal, whether by taking the beaten path or exploring off-path environments.
- Exertus offers a fun and engaging parkour experience with a variety of movement mechanics, including rocket jumps and sliding, which can be enjoyable for speedrunners.
- The game is very affordable, providing good value for the price, and many players find it addictive and worth trying out.
- The level design allows for creativity in how players approach challenges, and the game runs smoothly on various systems.
- The controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, particularly with wall running and double jumping, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The graphics are considered subpar, with a lack of variety in textures and overall visual appeal, making the game feel less polished.
- Many players feel that the game is too easy due to the rocket jump mechanic, which can trivialize the challenges presented in the levels.
- gameplay34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the challenging parkour mechanics and the thrill of speedrunning, while others criticize the finicky movement controls and poorly designed new mechanics that disrupt the platforming experience. Although the graphics are unremarkable, the level design and competitive leaderboards add depth, but many feel that additional gameplay modes could enhance replayability and freshness. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments, it suffers from inconsistencies and a lack of polish compared to its predecessor, Inertia.
“The graphics don't stand out from other games, but the gameplay is top notch. The movement and levels were a blast to play, as the game is pretty hard at times, but when you master a level, it's pretty relaxing.”
“Good level design, good gameplay. The leaderboards offer a good competitive aspect, and you can either play for fun or grind like a madman.”
“Not only does the game recycle most of Inertia's levels, but butchers them, making them unplayable due to a range of poor decisions and horrible mechanics.”
“Finally, the addition of new 'powers' breaks the game completely; there is no need to actually follow the path when two 'powers' just send you flying to the next level. This completely undermines the whole concept of a platformer and parkour game, and even this new mechanic is extremely poorly designed, making it feel like trying to fly a plane with severe Parkinson's.”
“Exertus is a very challenging parkour game with mechanics that will allow you to fly through the air from platform to platform at extreme speeds (2% of the time) or fall pitifully into a bottomless pit (98% of the time). Usually, you'll just smash the reset button after one jump because you know you've started badly, but when you finally nail that super difficult level after 49 failed attempts, you'll know what I'm talking about.”
