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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Reviews

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 684 reviews

gameplay32 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of FPS and RTS gameplay, allowing for strategic team-based combat.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates and improvements.
The graphics and unit design are visually appealing, contributing to an immersive experience.

The AI is often unresponsive and can lead to frustrating gameplay, especially in offline modes.
The player base is currently very small, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the multiplayer experience.
The game feels unpolished in certain areas, with bugs and clunky mechanics that detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
150 mentions
21 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this FPS/RTS hybrid is described as having a solid foundation with engaging mechanics, but it suffers from issues such as sluggish gunplay, unpolished animations, and a lack of depth in its strategic elements. While the game offers enjoyable co-op modes and a unique blend of gameplay styles, many players feel it requires significant improvements in AI, balance, and overall polish to reach its full potential. Despite its current shortcomings, the game shows promise and is considered one of the better options in its niche genre.
- “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.”
- “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 gameplay is super fun, the graphics are nice, and the action is pretty tense.”
- “It's okay, however the community is dead and the RTS/FPS mechanics are pretty bare bones.”
- “Weak gameplay, few players, repetitive, poor game indications, poor sound.”
- “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. I would say buy it to support the devs but I would also say don't buy it if you are expecting gold tier gameplay at its current state.”
graphics
50 mentions
28 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their high quality for an indie title and the effective portrayal of environments, while others criticize them as dated or poor, especially in lower settings. Some players appreciate the clean UI and support for various resolutions, but there are complaints about lighting and animations that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the visuals are generally seen as good, there is a consensus that improvements are needed, particularly in AI behavior and graphical fidelity.
- “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.”
- “Game has very active developers which lead a strong plan, the execution of the RTS/shooter hybrid is well done so far reminding me of Natural Selection 2 with a larger scale, graphics are very nice and the game feels nice to play.”
- “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.”
- “The graphics are very poor, like I'm playing Call of Duty. There are 20 different Call of Duty games, and they all have exactly the same specs with the graphics. Play the first Call of Duty game and the last one released, and you won't see a difference in graphics, and that is very poor and shameful!”
- “Though the graphics do look a bit dated, it's something expected of a small studio.”
story
20 mentions
40 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story mode, which some players feel is not crucial for its niche appeal. However, it features engaging co-op missions and competitive skirmishes that provide a backdrop for gameplay, with players appreciating the integration of RTS and FPS elements. Overall, while the storyline is considered good, the game's current technical issues detract from the experience.
- “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.”
- “Bit of backstory, I came from Nuclear Dawn to look for a successor of the game.”
- “That is my most recent story that I think covers just how good the game's integration of RTS and FPS is and the kind of fun you can have with your mates.”
- “Unfortunately, it doesn't have a story mode, which I think is not that important for a niche title.”
- “Bit of backstory, I came from Nuclear Dawn to look for a successor to the game.”
- “Command chooses a bonus to be applied in the game, and everyone selects their call sign and starts the mission.”
optimization
18 mentions
22 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues, including slowdowns after extended play and unresponsive movement mechanics. While some acknowledge the game's potential and find it enjoyable despite these flaws, many agree that it requires serious optimization and further development 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.”
- “Visual settings have nothing to do with this - it's just a quirk, and I do think it needs some serious optimization.”
- “Needs optimizations and work still, but it's fun.”
- “Very poor performance.”
- “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
16 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with frequent freezes, glitches, and frame drops reported by users. While the game shows potential and has a promising concept, it is plagued by bugs and a lack of content, leading many to advise against purchasing it in its early access state unless one is willing to support the developers despite the instability. Overall, players find the gameplay experience to be janky and clunky at this time.
- “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. It is lacking in content, but again it is in early access and it is showing a lot of potential. I would say buy it to support the devs, but I would also say don't buy it if you are expecting gold-tier gameplay at its current state.”
- “I really like the concept of this game, but it's just too buggy and clunky at the moment.”
- “So yes, it's a great game, but if you do buy it as of now, it's wicked buggy.”
replayability
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability through its RTS and officer modes, allowing players to experiment with different strategies and unit combinations in each match. However, some users note that the PvE aspect is lacking, which diminishes overall replay value. 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 in RTS mode, build bases and control units while switching back to officer mode and lead your troops into battle.”
- “Replayability is minimal and the PvE aspect of the game is an extreme dud.”
- “Both factions will give the commander and officer distinctly different experiences that provide a significant amount of replay value.”
- “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.”
monetization
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy includes a variety of cosmetic microtransactions and downloadable content (DLC), while some users appreciate the absence of intrusive microtransactions. Additionally, the game's mechanics, such as perfectly accurate hip-fire, raise questions about the necessity of aiming down sights (ADS).
- “There are no microtransactions, which is a huge plus!”
- “The game features a variety of cosmetic microtransactions and DLC options.”
- “But a bunch of cosmetic microtransactions and DLC.”
- “Hip fire is perfectly accurate making ads pointless - why if I have perfect hip-fire, why not let me aim down sights?”
- “No microtransactions.”
atmosphere
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a laid-back community that fosters coordination, despite the absence of background music or atmospheric sound effects. While competitive elements are present, the overall vibe remains relaxed, allowing players to focus on strategy and teamwork.
- “The community and atmosphere is laid back and a great place to coordinate a game.”
- “The community and atmosphere is laid back and a great place to coordinate a game.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's clunky user interface, which detracts from their overall experience and evokes strong emotional responses, including feelings of disappointment and sadness. Despite promises of future improvements, the current state of the UI significantly impacts players' enjoyment.
music
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has been criticized for the complete absence of background music and atmospheric sound effects, leaving the audio experience feeling empty and lacking immersion.
- “No background music or atmospheric sound effects.”
- “No background music or atmospheric sound effects.”