Eximius: Seize the Frontline

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Eximius: Seize the Frontline is a strategic shooter that combines tactical FPS gameplay with real-time strategy elements. As a commander, you control your team's loadouts, deployables, and abilities, while also managing resources and base building. As a soldier, you can choose from various classes and engage in fierce firefights with enemies, playing a crucial role in your team's success. Cooperation and coordination are key to securing victory in this competitive online game.

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+10

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 491 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

The game combines FPS and RTS elements effectively, providing a unique gameplay experience.
The commander-officer dynamic adds depth to the gameplay, allowing for strategic planning and execution.
The graphics and overall design are appealing, creating an immersive environment.

The game suffers from a lack of player base, making it difficult to find matches.
AI behavior is often poor, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
76%
4%
The gameplay of this FPS/RTS hybrid is noted for its unique blend of mechanics, allowing players to switch between commanding units and engaging in first-person combat. While the core concepts are engaging and the game shows potential, many reviews highlight the need for polish, improved animations, and better AI, as well as a more balanced experience. Overall, the game offers a fun and tactical experience, especially in co-op modes, but suffers from some rough edges and a small player base.
- “The game is a FPS/RTS hybrid, and that is a very niche genre of gaming, but this is possibly the best one I could find out there with amazing gameplay and an active developer team fixing and updating the game at all times.”
- “The gameplay is super fun, the graphics are nice, and the action is pretty tense.”
- “Even though the player base is currently small, the online gameplay is fantastic, allowing you to choose between intense FPS combat and tactical commander gameplay.”
- “The game is half-assed along with practically any mechanic in it, even the UI design.”
- “It has the basic mechanics of an RTS/FPS, but the problem is, it only has the most basic mechanics.”
- “But the current state it's in at the moment, I would say stay away; there are loads of bugs, missing sounds, and gameplay is janky and buggy. Also, it is lacking in content, but again it is in early access and it is showing a lot of potential.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
59%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the high-quality visuals and art style, especially for an indie project, while others criticize them as dated or lacking polish. Some players appreciate the aesthetics of factions and environments, noting that the graphics perform well on higher settings, though they can be demanding on hardware. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good for an early access title, there are calls for improvements in animations and performance, particularly in late-game scenarios.
- “The graphics are very high-quality for an indie project, and they do the job of portraying abandoned, banged-up cities that the players are fighting to recapture... and the best part is, one of the available factions looks and fights in ways similar to GDI, a great bit of news for any Command & Conquer fan.”
- “The art style is super cool as well and the game looks pretty nice all around.”
- “Game is epic, it's got beautiful graphics and a lot of fun.”
- “People, if you play this game even on low settings, all you can see is very bad graphics.”
- “Ugh, it reeks of stock Unity assets. It seems like they took something I made and polished it graphically. If you want an RTS FPS hybrid, go play Natural Selection 2; this just ain't it, chief.”
- “Still, the graphics need some serious work; the AI needs an overhaul in behavior and should have a mind of its own instead of just running directly to the enemy base or your units just standing around waiting for orders.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
17%
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with a post-global pandemic setting that fails to provide meaningful context for the conflict between factions. Players note the absence of a traditional narrative or quests, making the story feel like a mere backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling element. While there are co-op missions and some lore potential, many reviewers express a desire for a more developed single-player or campaign experience to enhance the overall narrative.
- “Even on a 8700k, 32GB RAM, & 1080ti the game is glitchy and can lag at times... I am a sad, sad gamer this day... if this game was early access I might have put up with it, it's a good looking game and the storyline is really good.”
- “I hope eventually we will get a single player or even better a co-op campaign for Eximius as the factions already can make a good setup of lore or universe storytelling.”
- “The tutorial teaches you many things but it is literally incomplete, it reaches a point where it tells you what to expect to finish it, I hope you finish it because I want to see how that story ends.”
- “The story, such as it is, is set post-global pandemic and has the two factions as authoritarian leaders or corporate overlords.”
- “There is no story narrative, no quests or goals, no indication as to why these two organizations are at war or what happened to the world they’re fighting in.”
- “It does not have a story or any background that inspires you to fight for a specific cause.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
36%
43%
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting poor performance, stuttering, and unresponsive controls, particularly in FPS mode. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and enjoy its core mechanics, they emphasize the urgent need for optimization improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- “My only issue is that it isn't fully optimized yet; I feel this game is still under development and I think it has great potential.”
- “Needs optimizations and work still, but it's fun.”
- “A large amount of personalization in terms of technical preferences for what goes on your computer to achieve the best possible performance.”
- “I still like the game, though the lack of performance is a huge turn-off.”
- “Game is rough; it's unoptimized, movement is weird, and it's really hard to tell what's happening when you're in FPS mode.”
- “If there's anything to complain about, it's performance - for one reason or another, the game slows down to a crawl after about one hour or so.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently a significant concern, with users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and AI issues that detract from the overall experience. While many appreciate the game's potential and enjoy its gameplay, they caution that it is still in early access and plagued by bugs that need addressing. Players are advised to approach with caution, as the current state may not meet expectations for polished gameplay.
- “The game looks good, but there are no loading screens; the screen just freezes, and it's very strange.”
- “Sometimes the game freezes when loading.”
- “I really like the concept of this game, but it's just too buggy and clunky at the moment.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the presence of numerous cosmetic microtransactions and DLCs. While some appreciate the absence of pay-to-win elements, others criticize the game's mechanics, such as the ineffective aim-down-sights (ADS) feature, which diminishes the value of ads in gameplay. Overall, concerns about long-term support and game management persist among users.
- “The game features a variety of cosmetic microtransactions and DLC options.”
- “There are no microtransactions, which is a huge plus!”
- “Cash grab game.”
- “But a bunch of cosmetic microtransactions and DLC.”
- “Hopefully devs are like other pay-to-win, cash grab developers who rely on flashy cosmetics for money and forget about the game in a few years.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise its quality and dramatic fit for the gameplay, others express disappointment over the lack of in-game music and sound effects, highlighting that audio is crucial for an engaging experience, especially in an FPS.
- “The music is pretty good for a small studio production.”
- “The music is sweet and dramatic; it fits in the game, in my opinion.”
- “Music and sound effects: this is one of the few areas that I am pretty upset about with the game, as audio does a lot for a game, especially when it comes to an FPS.”
- “- No in-game music, no soundtrack.”
- “No background music or atmospheric sound effects.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game offers good replayability through its RTS mode and the ability to experiment with different strategies and unit combinations in each match. However, the PvE aspect is considered lacking, which may limit overall replay value for some players. Additionally, playing as different factions provides unique experiences that enhance replayability.
- “So far, the game has been pretty fun and has good replay value since you can go into RTS mode, build bases, and control units while switching back to officer mode to lead your troops into battle.”
- “Replayability is minimal and the PvE aspect of the game is an extreme dud.”
- “The main point is to always try new strategies and ways to approach the game with a mixture of units each time you play a new match in terms of replayability.”
- “Both factions will give the commander and officer distinctly different experiences that provide a significant amount of replay value.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a competitive yet laid-back community, where map design plays a crucial role in gameplay. However, the lack of background music and atmospheric sound effects may detract from the overall immersive experience.
- “The community and atmosphere is laid back and a great place to coordinate a game.”
- “Any game with a competitive atmosphere makes the maps feel more significant.”
- “The competitive atmosphere of the game often overshadows the immersive experience, making it feel more like a chore than an adventure.”
- “The maps lack a cohesive atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience and makes exploration feel uninspired.”
- “While the game aims for a tense atmosphere, it often falls flat, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that all in-game currency and cosmetics must be earned through gameplay rather than purchased. Additionally, the gunplay is criticized for being tedious and lacking variety, with weapons feeling overly similar and ineffective, contributing to a less enjoyable experience overall.
- “There is no purchasing in-game currency or cosmetics; it's all grinding.”
- “The gunplay is tedious and unenjoyable. Everything feels like a laser beam, except one weapon shoots fully automatic while shaking your screen a lot, another does the same but shakes less and deals even more damage, and then there's a third that shoots in really weird bursts but doesn't differ much other than outputting less damage per second. Hipfire for every weapon is about as effective as using your sights.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express frustration with the clunky user interface, noting that it can evoke strong negative emotions, such as wanting to cry, despite promises of future improvements.
- “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; I felt so connected to the characters.”
- “This game made me experience a rollercoaster of emotions, from joy to heartbreak.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the emotional moments, enhancing the overall experience.”