Exoder

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Exoder is a single player action game. It was developed by Fever Dream Gameworks and was released on April 23, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Exoder is a frantic, fast paced, 2D, action platformer that will test your skills of reflex, resilience, patience and determination.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music4 positive mentions

The game features a cool design with beautiful retro visuals and a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is fast-paced and fun, with tight controls and unique level designs that keep players engaged.
The sense of accomplishment after overcoming challenging levels, especially the first one, provides a rewarding experience for those who enjoy difficult games.

The first level is notoriously difficult, serving as a major barrier that may discourage many players from continuing.
The checkpoint system can be frustrating, as poorly placed checkpoints can disrupt progress and lead to unnecessary setbacks.
Some controls are clunky, and the game lacks modern features like customizable keybindings, which can hinder the experience for keyboard users.

music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a great soundtrack that includes both upbeat retro tracks and atmospheric pieces that enhance the gameplay experience. Many users highlight the memorable and adrenaline-pumping songs, which complement the game's visuals and frantic gameplay effectively. Overall, the music is considered a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “I love the art and music a lot.”
- “And there are quite a few bangers in the soundtrack.”
- “Really great soundtrack, some heavily atmospheric pieces and some which get the adrenaline pumping.”
- “The song there ruined me - I was going to mention it in the last paragraph but thought that would be better to mention here.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Exoder is characterized by responsive controls and a versatile moveset, emphasizing precision platforming and speed as players navigate diverse levels filled with unique mechanics and enemies. While some key mechanics and obstacles are not thoroughly explained, the overall experience is described as frantic and enjoyable, appealing to fans of fast-paced platformers.
- “The gameplay is very fun, the controls are responsive and the moveset strikes a good balance of simplicity while still being versatile and interesting.”
- “Gameplay is more focused on precision platforming than the developers' previous work, and the goal is to beat each level as quickly as possible so you don't get caught by the wanly's shadow.”
- “One of my favorite things about Exoder is how different the areas are: every stage looks different, introduces unique mechanics, and has an entirely new set of enemies to keep you on your toes.”
- “Gameplay is more focused on precision platforming than the dev's previous work, and the goal is to beat each level as quickly as possible so you don't get caught by the wanly's shadow.”
- “Explains very little about obstacles and some key mechanics.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are highly praised for their captivating retro style, combining beautiful visuals with a raw, grimy aesthetic that enhances the overall vibe. Reviewers appreciate the impressive art direction and upbeat retro music, drawing comparisons to other titles like Axiom Verge, which further highlights the game's artistic appeal.
- “The art and general vibe of the game definitely drew me in pretty hard with its retro style, its difficulty, its beautiful visuals and sound.”
- “The developer has an incredible art style; it's very raw and grimy yet in a cool retro way. The cover art is also very impressive!”
- “What can I say, I love the aesthetics; it's why I was drawn to Marrow (their other game) in the first place.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has intriguing elements that resonate with players' narrative preferences, but many find it confusing and unclear, particularly regarding the connections between the titles "Marrow" and "Exoder." Overall, while there are interesting aspects, the overarching plot remains ambiguous for some players.
- “The small bits of story I gleaned from it were also very interesting and hit pretty well into what I like in narratives.”
- “On another note, though, I still have no idea what the story is about from both Marrow and Exoder despite them being connected.”
- “On another note though, I still have no idea what the story is about from both Marrow and Exoder despite them being connected.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a profound sense of relief and safety after overcoming challenging levels, reminiscent of experiences in titles like Jump King. Players praise the soundtrack for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, featuring both deeply immersive pieces and adrenaline-pumping tracks that contribute to the overall experience.
- “Getting past the multi-hour gauntlet of the first level leaves an atmosphere of relief and safety resting beneath me... I haven't felt anything quite like it since Jump King.”
- “Really great soundtrack, with some heavily atmospheric pieces and others that get the adrenaline pumping.”
- “Getting past the multi-hour gauntlet of the first level leaves an atmosphere of relief and safety resting beneath me. I haven't felt anything quite like it since Jump King.”