EXIST
- March 26, 2018
- KUKHTENKOV
Get on Steam"Exist" is a 3D platformer-puzzle game with horror elements and parkour, set in a geometric surrealistic world that the player has created. However, the player's actions have caused this world to collapse, and they must navigate through it while dealing with the consequences. The game encourages players to reflect on the impact of their actions and the relationship between their mind and the world they have created.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a solid amount of gameplay for its low price, providing around 90 minutes of fun.
- The minimalist visual style is appealing, utilizing simple geometry effectively with good rendering effects.
- The level design is thoughtful and varied, making the gameplay engaging and enjoyable.
- The game is plagued with bugs, including issues with level progression and clunky physics.
- There is no controller support, and the movement mechanics can feel broken and frustrating.
- The storyline is poorly executed and does not connect well with the gameplay, making it feel unnecessary.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its surreal and relaxing narrative interspersed with interactive puzzles, others find it disconnected from the gameplay and lacking depth. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary element, with some enjoying its presence while others feel it detracts from the overall experience.
“A short game focused heavily on storyline mixed in with interactive puzzles.”
“The game is slower paced and focuses more on a story.”
“For me, the surreal storytelling was the highlight of the experience.”
“It has no story, and teaches you very little about how to play, and to top that off, the movement feels very broken. Pressing shift sends you flying across the levels, and walking makes you accelerate over jumps, making the game very hard to play.”
“In my experience, the puzzles never related back to the actual storyline; they felt like two separate entities jammed together.”
“The storyline is fine but doesn't link back to the puzzles.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a great and enjoyable ambient soundtrack, which contrasts with the fast-paced, upbeat music presented in the trailer, leading to some misleading expectations.
“Great soundtrack.”
“Enjoyable ambient soundtrack.”
“The trailer seems a bit misleading; it features a fast-paced, upbeat soundtrack, while the game itself is the complete opposite.”
“The music in the game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be dull and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are considered average, with a score of 6/10, but there is potential for improvement, particularly in visual polish and physics, which could elevate the rating to 7/10. Users also express a desire for more graphics settings to enhance customization.
“The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
“The visual effects are breathtaking, making every scene feel immersive and engaging.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“I was disappointed by the low resolution textures; they really detract from the overall experience.”
“The character models are poorly designed and don't match the quality of modern games.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is excellent, with no performance issues noted and overall great game performance.
“I found no performance issues.”
“Game performance: great.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is characterized as a short and somewhat buggy puzzle platformer, but players note that it is still possible to complete despite its stability issues.
“The game is short and somewhat buggy, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“Despite what other reviews say, the game has stability issues that can make it frustrating to finish.”
“There are numerous bugs that affect gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy the experience fully.”
