EXIST

About

"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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features interesting psychological narrative elements and surreal visuals that some players found appealing.
For its low price, the game offers a decent amount of content and can provide a fun experience for those looking for a simple puzzle-platformer.
Some players appreciated the minimalist design and level variety, noting that the puzzles, while simple, can still be enjoyable.

The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including bugs, crashes, and a lack of basic graphics options, making it unplayable for many.
Controls are uncustomizable, which can hinder accessibility for differently-abled gamers and those using non-standard keyboard layouts.
Many players criticized the game for its poor quality visuals, lack of engaging puzzles, and a confusing storyline that detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
47%
18%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the lack of resolution options and the use of low-polygon, untextured assets that evoke a retro aesthetic reminiscent of early 1990s games. While some users appreciate the visuals and find them appealing, others feel that the minimalist design is a cover for poor development quality, and the absence of graphics settings detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, performance issues have been noted, with the game consuming excessive resources despite seemingly simple graphics.
- “Quite nice visuals and interesting gameplay.”
- “The only thing I really liked about this game was the visuals.”
- “I can not recommend the game itself but the visuals and camera usage are very nice.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “Absolutely no settings or graphics options, like perhaps a setting to turn off the awful nauseating head-bobbing or the effects on one level near the end that make it so dark and muddy you literally cannot see a foot in front of you.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it confusing and poorly integrated with gameplay, while others appreciate its surreal and dark elements. Many reviews highlight that the narrative feels disconnected from the puzzles, leading to a lack of clarity and engagement. Overall, the story is seen as a low point for some, while others enjoy its aesthetic and thematic depth.
- “Aesthetic scenery complemented by relaxing music masks a reasonably dark storyline.”
- “A short game focused heavily on storyline mixed in with interactive puzzles.”
- “The game is 100% worth it if you like a story-based 3D platformer with a relaxing feel.”
- “I didn't get if there was a message or story or anything; I didn't get anything from this game apart from parkour and the few puzzles.”
- “- the story was definitely a low point because it doesn't really explain itself at all, so you are totally confused as to what is going on. The cutscenes probably took up half the runtime of my playthrough and were really slow. There are a few grammar mistakes and unfinished thoughts in the traffic cone-ish dream area that even I noticed, and I basically failed English my entire school career.”
- “In my experience, the puzzles never related back to the actual storyline; they felt like two separate entities jammed together.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is characterized by a relaxing and ambient soundtrack that complements the aesthetic scenery, creating a cheery atmosphere despite a darker storyline. While some users found the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, others noted a disconnect between the upbeat trailer music and the game's actual tone. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for its quality and mood-setting capabilities.
- “Great soundtrack.”
- “Enjoyable ambient soundtrack.”
- “The trailer seems a bit misleading; the trailer is fast-paced with an upbeat soundtrack, while the game is the opposite.”
- “Aesthetic scenery complemented by relaxing music masks a reasonably dark storyline.”
- “This had a cheery type of atmosphere at the beginning with almost elevator music, which was decent, I guess.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The gameplay is visually appealing but ultimately falls short, with users noting that it is better suited for mouse control in a 2D space. While it shares some atmospheric qualities with other recommended games, the overall gameplay experience is considered lacking.
- “Quite nice visuals and interesting gameplay.”
- “I was taken away by 'Naissance' (a game I would recommend to anyone who likes this visual style and atmosphere), and this game has a spark of that feel too.”
- “Gameplay-wise, however, this product is lacking severely.”
- “That type of gameplay is better suited for mouse control in a 2D space.”
- “I was taken away by 'Naissance' (a game I would recommend to anyone who likes this visual style and atmosphere), and this game has a spark of that feel too, but the gameplay part of it pales immensely.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs, particularly with box mechanics and jump controls, which can lead to frustrating gameplay. Despite these issues, players have found it possible to complete the game.
- “The boxes spin like crazy when you pick them up, the jumps are frustrating to pull off, the puzzles are too simple, and some levels may be buggy.”
- “Short and somewhat buggy stylistic puzzle platformer (but despite what other reviews say, it is possible to finish).”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The atmosphere of the game is initially described as cheerful, featuring light, elevator-style music that evokes a pleasant ambiance reminiscent of the game "Naissance." However, while the visual style and atmosphere are appreciated, they are overshadowed by shortcomings in gameplay.
- “I was taken away by the atmosphere, reminiscent of Naissance (a game I would recommend to anyone who likes this visual style), and this game has a spark of that feel too.”
- “This had a cheery type of atmosphere at the beginning with almost elevator music, which was decent, I guess.”
- “I was taken away by 'Naissance' (a game I would recommend to anyone who likes this visual style and atmosphere), and this game has a spark of that feel too, but the gameplay part of it pales immensely.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”