EXIST

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EXIST is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by KUKHTENKOV and was released on March 26, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Have you ever invented your own worlds? Perhaps you managed to think out one of them so well that you literally immersed in it? Sometimes, when the soul is badly bad, you just want to take it and find yourself in a fantasy world where everything is fine, but there are no problems. But ... But suppose that in this world, you have terrible consequences for him, carrying a part of your problems into …

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Colorful graphics that create a visually appealing atmosphere.
Simple puzzles that are easy to understand and complete.
Good value for the price, providing a decent amount of gameplay.

The game is plagued by bugs and stability issues, making it unplayable for some users.
Lack of customization options and poor control mapping can hinder the experience.
The story is confusing and poorly executed, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the colorful visuals and aesthetic scenery, while others criticize the low-polygon, minimalist design that resembles early 1990s games. Many users express frustration over the lack of resolution options and graphics settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite the appealing visuals, the game's performance issues and simplistic art style leave some players disappointed.
- “Nice colorful graphics.”
- “Quite nice visuals and interesting gameplay.”
- “The only thing I really liked about this game was the visuals.”
- “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
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The game's story is largely criticized for being confusing, disjointed, and lacking coherence, with many players feeling it detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the surreal elements and aesthetic, others find the narrative disconnected from gameplay, particularly the puzzles. Overall, the story is seen as a low point, with mixed opinions on its relevance and execution.
- “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.”
- “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-like dream area that even I noticed, and I basically failed English my entire school career.”
- “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.”
- “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%
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The music in the game is characterized by a relaxing and ambient soundtrack that complements its aesthetic scenery, creating a cheery atmosphere despite a darker storyline. While some users found the initial elevator music decent, others noted a disconnect between the upbeat trailer and the game's more subdued musical tone. Overall, the soundtrack is generally well-received for enhancing the gaming experience.
- “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 the atmosphere of this game, which has a spark of a similar feel to other titles I recommend, but the gameplay part of it pales immensely.”
- “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 a frustrating experience. Despite these issues, players have indicated that it is still 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
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100%
The atmosphere of the game is initially described as cheerful, featuring light, elevator-style music that evokes a pleasant vibe 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
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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.”