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Exiled

93%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, gameplay
story, grinding
93% User Score Based on 414 reviews

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"Exiled" is a single-player Horror Point and Click game with a tense and foreboding atmosphere. As the player, you must solve ancient puzzles, decode an eldritch language, and avoid lurking horrors to find the missing Charlotte. With a high level of interactivity and a voiceover by Tom Schalk, you can complete this compact, detailed puzzle thriller in approximately 45 minutes.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 414 reviews
atmosphere44 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions

  • Exiled offers a captivating Lovecraftian atmosphere with top-notch graphics and sound design, enhancing the overall immersion.
  • The puzzles are engaging and satisfying to solve, providing a fun challenge without being overly complex.
  • Despite its short length, the game maintains a gripping tension throughout, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of horror and puzzle games.
  • The game is very short, often completed in under an hour, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • Some players found the puzzles to be too simple and the overall gameplay lacking in depth.
  • There are issues with readability, particularly with the font used in the game, which can detract from the experience.
  • atmosphere
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is consistently praised for its intensity and creepiness, with many reviewers highlighting its effective use of sound design and visual elements to create a tense experience. While the game is short, this brevity is often seen as a strength, allowing it to maintain a tight and immersive atmosphere throughout. Overall, players appreciate the combination of engaging puzzles and a well-crafted, eerie ambiance, although some note that certain humorous elements can disrupt the otherwise serious tone.

    • “Exiled is a fantastic puzzle/mystery game that delivers a creepy and intense atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is top notch with just the ambient sound of swinging lanterns and a ticking clock to emphasize both the fading light of your missing wife, and that time is not on your side here.”
    • “Wonderfully spooky atmosphere and interesting puzzle mechanics!”
    • “This was a nice little funny easter egg, but honestly it killed the atmosphere and turned a bit silly.”
    • “I regret clicking on the Waluigi cube. As funny as it probably is for a second play-through, finding it on a first play-through really soured the carefully crafted atmosphere for the remainder of the experience.”
    • “Although the puzzles are simple, the writing and atmosphere make up for that.”
  • gameplay
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around deciphering the alphabet of the Old Ones through straightforward logic puzzles, creating a compact and engaging experience. While the mechanics are minimalistic and can feel bare-bones, the atmosphere and puzzle complexity provide a fun, albeit short, experience that some players find promising for future expansions. However, the simplicity of the monster-fending mechanics and the overall brevity of the game may leave some players wanting more depth.

    • “The main mechanic is deciphering the alphabet of the old ones through fairly simple logic puzzles.”
    • “Mechanics are stripped to only their essentials and need no extra bells and whistles, keeping gameplay nice and compact so your brain can stick to deciphering.”
    • “While short, it's a pretty fun and shocking experience; the gameplay being simple is complemented with the complex puzzles of figuring out the language.”
    • “I just wish the mechanics for fending off the monster were a bit more complex than what they are.”
    • “10-15 minutes of actual gameplay.”
    • “It's not a bad game, but the FNAF-esque mechanic to avoid jumpscares feels completely unnecessary.”
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally described as short and basic, with some users appreciating its unique twist and spooky moments, while others feel it lacks depth and complexity. It serves as a concise narrative that complements the puzzle gameplay, making it suitable for those seeking a quick experience rather than a profound storyline. Some players express a desire for a more extensive storyline and additional puzzles, indicating potential for future development.

    • “Short but great story, fun puzzle game with some good spooky moments and tension while you go, no bugs really, very unique graphics, and great voice acting.”
    • “The story is concise and effective.”
    • “Good if you want a quick self-contained story that you can quickly play through.”
    • “The story isn't much, but that's not why you're here.”
    • “Recommendation to those who seek a simple puzzle game with some dark eldritch themes, but to those looking for scares or a deeper story might want to look somewhere else.”
    • “The narrative being 're-written' is very exaggerated; it's a minor rewording of the original but it's the exact same story.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and immersive aesthetic, particularly the "damp library" theme, which enhances the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the top-notch quality of the visuals and sound design, noting that they contribute significantly to the game's creepy and engaging experience. However, some feel that the game's content does not justify its price, despite the appealing graphics.

    • “The graphics and sound design are top-notch, and the voice acting adds a lot to the overall immersion.”
    • “I love the damp library aesthetic the game is going for.”
    • “Great, creepy and intense puzzle/mystery game with nice graphics, sounds, and good voice acting.”
  • humor
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is praised for its clever integration with the Lovecraftian theme, providing levity amidst the creepiness. While some players found certain humorous elements, like the "waluigi cube," to disrupt the atmosphere, others appreciated the comedic touches that enhanced the overall experience. Overall, the game's humor is described as peak, engaging, and capable of delivering both laughs and scares.

    • “A great short game that combines John's humor with the classic creepiness of Dread X!”
    • “The humorous aspects brought a nice levity to the Lovecraft-inspired aesthetic and lore, while the puzzle itself was actively engaging and kept my attention.”
    • “You have to literally map the English alphabet to symbols, on the way maybe solve an extra puzzle, get scared by something you might not expect (or expect and still get scared, like me) and find a hidden thing that will make you cry laughing during the end.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of the eye monster mechanic. Once the player learns how to manage the threat, the challenge diminishes, leading to a monotonous experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Once you figure out the mechanic, the eye of Nyarlathotep gets really tedious.”
    • “This is all done while there is an eye monster that slowly stalks up on you until it jumpscares you if you don't look at it, which just gets tedious after a few times since it only resets once it's next to you and will play a loud noise and run away. After the second time, you know you just need to tap space to quickly look up, which makes him largely irrelevant.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the game lacks significant replayability, with players expressing a desire for additional content or features to enhance the experience and extend playtime. As it currently stands, many feel there is little incentive to revisit the game after completing it.

    • “And due to the nature of the game, there's not really any replay value.”
    • “I hope the dev will add another bit to this puzzle to make the game a bit longer or give it some replayability because as it stands, there is none.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews suggest that the game's stability is generally solid, as the short gameplay duration makes it unlikely for significant bugs to occur. However, the value for money is questioned, given the brief experience offered for the price.

    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
    • “I encountered multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay, which really affected my overall enjoyment.”
    • “The stability issues are frustrating; I lost progress several times due to unexpected crashes.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of this game is viewed positively, as it is developed by the creator of "My Friendly Neighborhood," which is noted for its creativity and quality, distinguishing itself from the typical cash grabs prevalent in the horror genre.

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