Exertus

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Exertus is a single player action game. It was developed by ASTXRIAL Works and was released on August 26, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

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.

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Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 134 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and fast-paced parkour experience with enjoyable movement mechanics.
It's very affordable, providing good value for the amount of gameplay and achievements available.
The level design allows for creativity in routing and speedrunning, making it engaging for players who enjoy competition.

The controls can feel clunky and inconsistent, particularly with wall running and sliding mechanics.
The graphics are considered low-quality and lack variety, making the game visually unappealing.
Many players find the game too easy due to mechanics like rocket jumping, which can lead to a lack of challenge.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its challenging and engaging mechanics, particularly in parkour and speedrunning, though some players find certain movement mechanics finicky and poorly designed. While the level design is considered good, there are complaints about the recycling of levels and the introduction of new powers that disrupt the core platforming experience. Suggestions for improvement include adding new gameplay modes to keep the experience fresh and competitive.
- “The graphics don't stand out from other games, but the gameplay is top-notch. The movement and levels were a blast to play. 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.”
- “Exertus is a very challenging parkour game with mechanics that allow you to fly through the air from platform to platform at extreme speeds or fall pitifully into a bottomless pit. 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.”
- “Not only does the game recycle most of Inertia's levels, but it 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.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a minimalist, low-polygon style reminiscent of early 1990s 3D games, which some players view as a lack of effort disguised as artistic choice. While the visuals are generally considered polished, they do not stand out significantly compared to other titles, with some players appreciating the comfy art style and others finding them simplistic. Overall, the graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising their quality and others criticizing their retro aesthetic.
- “The visuals are stunning, just like in Inertia.”
- “Great graphics even at low settings.”
- “The graphics look good and the music is particularly awesome!”
- “The primitive handful of just 1-2 grey textures plastered over every surface is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “In a sense though, compared to Inertia, it feels like a bit of a downgrade; graphics are more simplistic, there's no level editor (although I'm not even sure to what extent it was used), and it's shorter - Inertia has more content.”
- “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.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews for the story aspect are mixed, with some users noting a complete absence of narrative, while others praise it as an excellent and engaging story.
- “This is a good story.”
- “Awesome story.”
- “There is no story to be found.”
- “The narrative is completely lacking.”
- “I was disappointed by the absence of a coherent storyline.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its simplicity and calming qualities, with some users finding it particularly enjoyable and well-complementing the graphics. Overall, it enhances the gaming experience, contributing positively to the atmosphere.
- “The graphics look good and the music is particularly awesome!”
- “The music is calming.”
- “Very simple design and music, but I like it.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the game to have limited replayability, with some indicating it is not infinitely replayable. This suggests that while there may be some enjoyable elements to revisit, the overall experience may not offer enough variety or incentive for repeated playthroughs.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “Every decision you make leads to different outcomes, making it a game you can return to time and again.”
- “With multiple story paths and character choices, the replayability factor is off the charts!”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers very little in terms of different outcomes or paths, which severely limits its replayability.”
- “After completing the game, I found that the side quests and collectibles weren't engaging enough to motivate a second playthrough.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits occasional stability issues, particularly with movement mechanics like wall running, leading to unexpected speed changes. While it has notable bugs and glitches, players acknowledge that it is in early access and improvements are anticipated in future updates.
- “Very awesome platforming game, although movement is buggy occasionally, such as picking up insane speed when canceling a wall run.”
- “It's not without its fair share of bugs and glitches, but it's early access and they will be fixed as time goes on.”