Exodus from the Earth
- October 24, 2008
- Strategy First
- 11h median play time
Get on Steam"Exodus from the Earth" is a first-person shooter game that sends you on a mission as Francis Rixon to investigate a secret mineral's existence within a Corporation's confines. The game boasts exploration and combat across two planets, each with unique objectives. It features stunning cinematic effects, real-world physics, and a variety of destructible objects. The title also offers diverse weaponry, intelligent AI, and multiple transportation options. However, I couldn't verify the information about internet and LAN multiplayer features.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a surprisingly addictive and fun gameplay experience, reminiscent of old-school FPS titles.
- Some graphics and sound elements are decent, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- The game offers a fair challenge with satisfying gunplay, allowing players to enjoy the action despite its flaws.
- The level design is often confusing and repetitive, leading to frustration as players get lost or stuck.
- Enemy AI is poorly balanced, with hitscan enemies that can deal significant damage from afar, making combat feel unfair.
- The story and voice acting are lackluster, with many players finding the dialogue poorly translated and unengaging.
- story33 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story has been widely criticized as forgettable, generic, and poorly executed, often described as a cliché corporate espionage narrative lacking depth and coherence. Many reviewers noted issues with voice acting and translation, which detracted from the overall experience, while some acknowledged a glimmer of potential in the plot that ultimately fell flat due to its predictability and length. Overall, the narrative fails to engage players, leaving them with a sense of disappointment despite occasional interesting elements.
“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.”
“You know, the Deus Ex sort of feel for the story, conspiracy, twists, and stuff.”
“Its an older game, it's buggy, may not run well on newer systems - but underneath all of that is a pretty interesting story.”
“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.”
“If you wish to buy the game, be aware the storyline is lacking.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it fun yet ultimately frustrating due to poor enemy positioning, imprecise shooting mechanics, and a lack of balance. While nostalgic elements and decent graphics are noted, many criticize the game for feeling incomplete, buggy, and repetitive, leading to a generally disappointing experience. Overall, the gameplay is described as generic and clumsy, failing to meet the expectations of both classic FPS fans and newcomers.
“It is so based on childhood reminiscence gameplay and I love it.”
“So glad I did, it's like Half-Life old style FPS shooter, good graphic detail all at max settings, gameplay good with no problems found on Win7 64bit :)”
“Graphics are decent, sound is okay, gameplay is decently long, a lot of levels are quite nice actually (especially the first part of the ax planet).”
“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.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they appear dated, reminiscent of titles from the early 2000s, and lacking in modern polish. While some aspects, like lighting and character models, are criticized for their age, others appreciate the creative design and decent animations. Overall, the graphics are described as acceptable but not impressive, failing to elevate the overall gaming experience.
“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.”
“So glad I did; it's like Half-Life, an old style FPS shooter with good graphic detail all at max settings.”
“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.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
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, contributing to the game's inconsistent audio experience.
“The music is really good though.”
“Graphically it is alright, but at least the animations are decent as is the soundtrack.”
“The frustration of losing levels is filled with relaxation and calmness because of the ambient music.”
“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.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 cutscenes and character interactions 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 kind of like the 'anti-cliché that is still cliché' humor of the game and some character interactions; they are amusing.”
“Some of the translations and expressions are even pretty funny.”
“This game has it all: hilarious cutscenes and voice acting, great weapons, challenging combat, and it even looks halfway decent.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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, contributing to a frustrating experience. Despite these technical shortcomings, some reviewers acknowledge the underlying story as a redeeming quality.
“Too brutally difficult and buggy to enjoy.”
“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.”
“This review is based on at least 10 minutes of gameplay, most of which was the intro part twice as I had to restart due to a buggy game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, with stable performance and controls; however, some users report occasional stuttering issues related to high ping, which can be frustrating.
“The game performance and controls are rock solid.”
“The optimization is impressive, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs on various hardware setups.”
“The game also has some stuttering caused by high pings, which can be annoying.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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, but it is very frustrating.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.
“The game lacks emotional depth, making it hard to connect with the characters or the story.”
“I felt no emotional investment in the plot; it was predictable and uninspired.”
“The attempts at emotional moments fell flat, leaving me feeling indifferent rather than moved.”
