Exoblast

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Exoblast is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Dreamirl and was released on January 31, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Exoblast is a shoot'em up arcade game, pimped with synthwave music and pixel art. Choose your pilot, your ship and join the arena to confront other players in nervous and punitive matches. Impose your gameplay and reach the top of the tower!

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Audience ScoreBased on 167 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Exoblast offers a unique and engaging twist on the classic Pong gameplay, combining fast-paced action with customizable ships and mechanics.
The game features a vibrant aesthetic and an excellent soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking for a fun, competitive game to enjoy with friends.

The game suffers from significant lag issues, making both online and AI matches frustratingly unplayable for many users.
The player base is extremely small, leading to long wait times for online matches and a lack of competitive play.
Many players find the game mechanics confusing and poorly explained, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as a mix of simplicity and depth, offering fun mechanics and a unique blend of combat and sports elements, though some players find it clunky and lacking clarity. While the game is visually appealing and features a great soundtrack, issues like lag and a limited player base can hinder the experience. Overall, it is considered enjoyable and engaging, especially in multiplayer, but could benefit from better tutorials and fewer bugs.
- “The gameplay is really deep, the game's beautiful, soundtracks are amazing and it's free to play, so take a little skin to support those amazing devs <3”
- “The most high-octane gameplay I've ever experienced.”
- “The game builds all its gameplay mechanics around that original concept by adding layers to it with different elements that, combined with the multiplayer aspect of the game, make this game and its gameplay loop really fun and enjoyable.”
- “The art style is what draws me in this game, but the gameplay was trying to be unique and it feels very clunky and unclear on what is happening.”
- “All the mechanics of the game are shown, although they are not stated in a tutorial.”
- “I'm assuming there are some kind of game mechanics that are at work, but they don't explain anything, so I have no idea what's happening.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and fittingness, with many players highlighting the work of artist Lukhash as a standout feature. While some found the soundtrack repetitive over time, others appreciated its catchy and engaging nature, expressing a desire for a downloadable version to enjoy outside of gameplay. Overall, the music significantly enhances the gaming experience, contributing to its unique atmosphere and appeal.
- “Art and music are incredible, and I wish the music were on Spotify.”
- “The gameplay and the music harmonize so well; it took me less than an hour of playtime to ask the developers, 'Where's the soundtrack release?' only to find out that it's an album that's already out! :p”
- “The music fits perfectly and is listenable outside of the game on its own merit.”
- “Soundtrack: 1/5 (got annoying very quickly)”
- “You really should make a downloadable soundtrack for this game, I want to listen to the music without having to have the game running.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the pixel art as subpar and reminiscent of low-quality visuals, while others appreciate the unique art styles and aesthetics, particularly in cyberpunk and synthwave themes. Despite some glitches, many find the visuals appealing and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience. Overall, the graphics seem to evoke strong opinions, ranging from disappointment to admiration for their artistic direction.
- “Graphics: 4/5 (great art style on really high graphics)”
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a nice aesthetic, although some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
- “The art style is simplistic yet quite visually appealing.”
- “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences notable stability issues, including frequent freezing and glitches, which can detract from the overall experience. However, despite these bugs, players find the mechanics enjoyable and the gameplay accessible, contributing to a generally positive impression.
- “The ball constantly freezes and then jumps into my goal.”
- “Although a bit buggy, the game mechanics alone are enough to make this a super enjoyable experience!”
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a nice aesthetic, although some ugly glitches here and there.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as a key feature, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, particularly in the context of its outdated content and pricing. The interesting mechanics also contribute to the overall comedic experience, making it a fun game to play.
- “This game is hilarious, especially considering it still has $8 USD skins and DLC for what is essentially a dead game.”
- “Funny game with interesting mechanics.”
- “Funny game!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported significant issues with optimization, citing problems such as input lag even during AI matches, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “I thought I was just plain bad, but then I noticed the poor optimization and immense input lag I experienced even when playing against AI.”
- “Seems poorly optimized.”