Exodemon
- April 18, 2016
- kuupu
Exodemon fails to deliver fun gunplay or exciting level design. It has minimal music, uninspired weapons, and little story to speak of. Exodemon feels like a boring shooter that cannot emulate what makes 90s shooters so fun.
Get on SteamExodemon is a single-player, Sci-Fi shooter with a fast-paced, 90s-inspired style. As a scientist infected by an alien entity, you'll use your symbiotic claws and swift movement to fight through hordes of enemies and various locations. With its sharp controls, old-school feel, and beautiful soundtrack, Exodemon offers a challenging and immersive experience.
Reviews
- Exodemon features tight controls and solid level design, providing a fun and engaging retro FPS experience.
- The game has a unique aesthetic with a charming retro vibe, complemented by a catchy synthwave soundtrack.
- Gameplay is enjoyable with a mix of melee and ranged combat, and the exploration aspect rewards players with secrets and upgrades.
- The game is relatively short and lacks a final boss encounter, which may leave players wanting more.
- There are technical issues, including bugs and repetitive music, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players have reported problems with enemy AI and framerate drops, affecting gameplay fluidity.
- music18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is a mixed bag; while it features an engaging synthwave soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, many players find it overly repetitive, with the same tracks looping throughout the game. Some reviewers appreciate the energetic vibe it brings to hectic encounters, but others note a lack of variety and abrupt transitions between different environments. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong element of the game, though it could benefit from more diversity.
“The game features nice visuals, fun and simple gameplay, and one banger of a soundtrack!”
“The soundtrack is excellent and is able to drive the pace of the game properly.”
“Good fitting music by Hexenkraft that will amp you up in hectic encounters!”
“The music is too constantly bombastic; it never gives a silent break, even when nothing is happening.”
“The same song loops over and over for hours.”
“The music, while a strong part of the game's appeal, gets repetitive.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Exodemon offers a refreshing take on the boomer shooter genre with its engaging gameplay that effectively combines melee and ranged combat, complemented by clever level design and responsive controls. While it may be shorter than some titles, the fast-paced combat, unique weapon mechanics, and appealing retro aesthetics create an enjoyable experience reminiscent of classic shooters like Quake and Doom. Despite some technical issues, the overall gameplay is praised for its fun factor and atmospheric presentation.
“Exodemon is a nice boomer shooter with refreshing gameplay that cleverly mixes melee and ranged combat, along with a well-thought-out HUD design.”
“The game features nice visuals, fun and simple gameplay, and an outstanding soundtrack!”
“First impressions: a solid retro FPS game with tight movement mechanics, appealing level design, good enemy variety, and a fun and unique take on the weapons.”
“Exodemon is a little nice boomer shooter which has been cut short from its development, and that is what kept me from buying it all this time. While it is relatively short compared to most, its gameplay is something refreshing (switching between melee and ranged, which is not new but here has been well made) and truly mixes up cleverly with the game's design (even the simple feature of the HUD has been thought out cleverly).”
“While this game suffers from some technical issues (missing textures, weird vsync artifacting), it more than makes up for them with gameplay and atmosphere.”
“Reminds me of Doom in terms of gameplay, and Half-Life in the level design and plot, though it's far simpler than Half-Life.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming retro aesthetic, combining 8-bit visuals with modern design elements. Reviewers highlight the game's vibrant art style, solid level design, and engaging HUD, all contributing to a nostalgic yet fresh experience reminiscent of classic shooters like Quake and Doom. While some mention minor performance issues, the overall presentation is considered visually appealing and well-crafted.
“The game features nice visuals, fun and simple gameplay, and one banger of a soundtrack!”
“Exodemon is a great indie fast-paced FPS with gorgeous retro aesthetics (almost the same style as seen in the upcoming game Prodeus).”
“The graphics are well made, and you can see how carefully they worked throughout the game.”
“That's a lot of negatives, but the positives are that the core gameplay and aesthetics and music come together to make a great vaporwave take on retro shooters lying somewhere between Quake and Doom, with fully 3D geometry with a lot of winding verticality and good secret design within its limitations (no hidden panels/breakable walls) but sprite-based enemies.”
“Fun FPS with a delightful retro aesthetic, could use some performance tweaks in some levels though.”
“Graphics: 8-bit Quake.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as minimal and somewhat detached, revolving around a scientist facing a mishap and featuring elements reminiscent of a crossover between The Guyver and Venom. While some players find the retro setting and fun aspects engaging, others question the depth and clarity of the narrative. Overall, the story may not be the game's strongest point, but it adds a layer of enjoyment for some players.
“The plot is just like, you're a scientist and something went wrong.”
“A great setting and fun retro story make the game worth playing despite the hiccups.”
“The story feels a bit detached, but that's not a problem necessarily.”
“And the plot is just like, you're a scientist and something went wrong.”
“There's a story?”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is noted as unique and engaging, effectively compensating for some technical issues like missing textures and vsync artifacts. However, some users feel that it could benefit from further atmospheric enhancements.
“It has a unique atmosphere.”
“Could use some atmosphere.”
“While this game suffers from some technical issues (missing textures, weird vsync artifacting), it more than makes up for them with gameplay and atmosphere.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the game's stability to be satisfactory, noting that while minor glitches are present, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience. Players appreciate the game's functionality, preferring it over more buggy alternatives.
“Still good nonetheless, but I would rather play a game that works than something buggy.”
“In terms of glitches, they were present but minor.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game offers an enjoyable first-person shooter experience with a charming retro aesthetic, players note that certain levels could benefit from performance optimizations.
“Fun FPS with a delightful retro aesthetic, but it could use some performance tweaks in certain levels.”
“The game has great potential, but the optimization issues really hinder the overall experience.”
“I love the concept, but frequent frame drops and long loading times make it frustrating to play.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its strong replayability, with players expressing a desire to return to it for nostalgic enjoyment.
“Definitely has replay value and will be a game to come back to for nostalgia's sake!”
“Each playthrough offers new experiences and surprises, making it hard to put down!”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more!”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in; the side quests are repetitive and uninspired.”
“While the graphics are stunning, the gameplay doesn't change enough on subsequent playthroughs to keep it interesting.”
