Exodus from the Earth

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Exodus from the Earth is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Parallax Arts Studio and was released on October 24, 2008. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Intelligence Agency has commissioned you, Francis Rixon, to find out what is happening inside the Corporation's confines and to retrieve information about a secret mineral upon which the very existence of the human race may depend. Explore and battle through various locations on two planets, each with multiple objectives.

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 161 reviews

humor9 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic old-school FPS feel, reminiscent of classic titles like Half-Life.
Despite its flaws, the game offers a surprisingly long campaign with some fun moments and engaging gunplay.
The quirky voice acting and humorous moments add a certain charm, making it enjoyable for fans of cheesy B-grade games.

The level design is often confusing and repetitive, leading to frustration as players struggle to find their way.
The enemy AI is overly punishing, with hitscan accuracy that makes combat feel unfair and difficult, even on lower difficulty settings.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and poor translations, detracting from the overall experience and making it feel unfinished.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally viewed as forgettable and generic, often criticized for its lack of depth and poor execution, with many reviewers noting issues like awkward voice acting and a convoluted plot. While some find it entertaining in a superficial way, the overall consensus is that the narrative fails to engage, feeling either overly long or poorly structured, leaving players unsatisfied. Despite occasional glimpses of potential, the story ultimately detracts from the gaming experience.
- “The story can be quite interesting even if, just like many things in this game, it's very generic, but only if you manage to get around the odd voice acting and the oddly written (or badly translated) PDA messages.”
- “Its an older game, it's buggy, may not run well on newer systems - but underneath all of that is a pretty interesting story.”
- “You know, the Deus Ex sort of feel for the story, conspiracy, twists, and stuff.”
- “The story is forgettable.”
- “Unfortunately, by the halfway point, you'll realize that the setting is very poorly fleshed out, and its token plot point is only the backdrop for a rather generic story about corporate espionage.”
- “The story was also just boring and bad, but not in a comedic way.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic titles like Half-Life 2, particularly when using vehicles to navigate levels. However, many criticize the overall experience as frustrating due to poor enemy positioning, imprecise shooting mechanics, and a lack of polish, leading to a feeling of playing an incomplete or beta version. While some appreciate the challenge and old-school mechanics, the consensus leans towards disappointment with the game's execution and repetitive design.
- “The highlight of Exodus for me was when you first get access to a vehicle and you take it with you for a few levels, hopping in and out to clear obstacles - it's a gameplay style highly reminiscent of the excellent 'Highway 17' part of Half-Life 2.”
- “So glad I did! It's like a Half-Life old style FPS shooter with good graphic detail all at max settings, and the gameplay is good with no problems found on Windows 7 64-bit.”
- “All these make the game quite frustrating, but they do however make for decent gameplay and offer a challenging combat, something that's to be expected from an old-school game.”
- “After 11 hours of gameplay reaching the end, I am truly happy to click on the dislike button.”
- “Because it is not a completed game, it feels like just a beta version with a lot of bugs, literally no balancing, bad shooting mechanics, boring story, mediocre graphics (also for its time), repetitive level design, and awful sound, speech, and music.”
- “The only things it has going for it are decent graphics, level design, and game length, but they don't compensate for the awful gameplay.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they appear dated, reminiscent of titles from the early 2000s, such as Doom 3 and Half-Life 2. While some players find the overall aesthetic and level design creative, the animations and lighting are often criticized for lacking polish. Overall, the graphics are described as mediocre, with a few positive mentions of decent detail and artistic style, but they fail to impress in comparison to modern standards.
- “The graphics are nice, but the lighting and character models are from 2004.”
- “Graphically it is alright, but at least the animations are decent as is the soundtrack.”
- “Graphics are decent, sound is ok, gameplay is decently long, a lot of levels are quite nice actually (especially the first part of the ax planet).”
- “The graphics are everything from 1998 to 2008.”
- “Looks like straight out of 2004; Doom 3 is calling for those graphics.”
- “The graphics are old and no better than Half-Life 2.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and provide a calming experience during gameplay, while others criticize it as mediocre or poorly executed. While certain users find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, others describe it as subpar and reminiscent of amateur attempts at creating epic themes. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for some, but a disappointment for others, reflecting the game's inconsistent quality.
- “The frustration of losing levels is filled with relaxation and calmness because of the ambient music.”
- “Graphically it is alright, but at least the animations are decent as is the soundtrack.”
- “The way it's animated plus its music gives it that title in my book.”
- “Because it is not a completed game, it feels like just a beta version with a lot of bugs, literally no balancing, bad shooting mechanics, boring story, mediocre graphics (also for its time), repetitive level design, and awful sound, speech, and music.”
- “The music is something like an attempt from a child to make epic gaming titles.”
- “I think it was supposed to be a stealth game, but usually you only get around 1-2 axe kills before you get caught and then it's just a subpar action shooter with mostly boring cutscenes, terrible stock music, and sound effects.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its amusing voice acting, often described as lacking traditional emotion, and a blend of "anti-cliche" and "army humor" that resonates with players. Many find the character interactions and cutscenes to be genuinely funny, contributing to an overall entertaining experience, especially for fans of quirky, low-budget games.
- “At least on the good side, I kinda like the 'anti-cliché that is still cliché' humor of the game and some character interactions; they are amusing.”
- “The voiceover is also hilarious without any emotions or acting.”
- “This game has it all: hilarious cutscenes and voice acting, great weapons, challenging combat, and it even looks halfway decent.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, including glitches that lead to unexpected deaths and AI issues, particularly in the final chapter. Many players also note that the game struggles to run smoothly on newer systems, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these technical flaws, some reviewers acknowledge that there is an interesting story beneath the surface.
- “Too brutally difficult and buggy to enjoy.”
- “Random glitches of AI in the last chapter.”
- “The bad points are that the game is buggy (e.g. you die sticking to objects); maze-like maps with no direction; stupid story and most of all the clunky combat.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game generally performs well with solid controls, but some users report occasional stuttering issues due to high pings, which can be frustrating.
- “The game performance and controls are pretty rock solid.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs; the frame rates are consistently high and the loading times are minimal.”
- “The game also has some stuttering caused by high pings, which can be annoying.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated, with users noting its appealing sound design and immersive qualities. However, some players find that frustration with gameplay detracts from their overall enjoyment of the atmosphere.
- “I like the atmosphere of this game, and I really want to enjoy myself.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact of the game is largely diminished due to its unfinished state, characterized by numerous bugs, poor mechanics, and a lackluster story, which collectively contribute to a frustrating and uninspiring experience for players.
- “Because it is not a completed game, it feels like just a beta version with a lot of bugs, literally no balancing, bad shooting mechanics, a boring story, mediocre graphics (also for its time), repetitive level design, and awful sound, speech, and music.”