Exile

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Exile is a single player strategy game. It was developed by JD7 Games and was released on May 23, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

In Exile, you lead a band of displaced settlers, cast out into an unforgiving land where only resourcefulness and resilience will secure a future. It's your decisions—the paths you clear, the shelters you raise, the hope you kindle—that will determine whether this small village endures or fades into the wild. Through each season, you’ll be the one deciding how your village survives, adapts,…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and is reminiscent of Banished, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
It runs smoothly on midrange PCs and features a visually appealing interface that resembles a village.
The developer is responsive to player feedback and shows a commitment to improving the game, which is encouraging for future updates.

The game suffers from frequent crashes, making it unplayable for some users.
There is a lack of tutorials and guidance, which can leave new players confused and struggling to understand the mechanics.
The user interface is counterintuitive and lacks essential features like customizable hotkeys and the ability to pause the game easily.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating well-implemented mechanics, such as seasonal changes affecting roles, while others criticize the lack of intuitive design and insufficient tutorials, leading to a dull experience for fans of city builders and colony sims. Overall, the control panel and explanation of mechanics are seen as areas needing improvement.
- “A lot of mechanics are well implemented (for example, farmers become general laborers in the winter).”
- “Some mechanics could use a bit more explanation.”
- “Some of the mechanics could use a bit more explanation.”
- “I'm not impressed with this game one little bit. The gameplay is dull, and the lack of a tutorial leaves you scratching your head. The whole system is poor. I gave it a go, and I did not enjoy the game at all. As a fan of city builders and colony sims, this game is lacking, and the control panel leaves a lot to be desired.”
- “Some mechanics aren't entirely intuitive.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game's graphics evoke a similar aesthetic to "Banished," featuring visually appealing designs, but the menu graphics can be confusing and blend together, detracting from the overall user experience. Improvements in menu clarity are suggested to enhance usability.
- “The graphics have a beautiful aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The visuals are stunning and really bring the game world to life.”
- “The art style is captivating, making every scene a pleasure to look at.”
- “The graphics of the menus can be confusing to some, as they blend in together, but they are pretty in themselves.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game appears to be minimal, as there is a lack of advertising and player engagement, suggesting that it may not be heavily promoted or reliant on aggressive monetization strategies.
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the experience.”
- “It seems like the game is designed more to extract money from players than to provide a fun experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is designed to dynamically adjust in tempo with the game's speed, although some users have reported experiencing random slowdowns that are not user-controlled. This feature adds an interesting layer to the gameplay, but its inconsistent execution has led to some frustration among players.
- “One of the things noted on the store page is that the music would speed up or slow down as you changed the game speed.”
- “Even though I could not find a way to change the speed, the music would randomly slow down on its own.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally enjoy the grinding aspect of the game, finding satisfaction in gathering resources like rocks and trees, as well as engaging in farming activities. The use of tools like tractors adds to the overall enjoyment of the grinding experience.