Exogenesis: Perils of Rebirth
- April 19, 2019
- Kwan
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamA post-apocalyptic adventure/visual novel hybrid inspired by Ace Attorney and Zero Escape games set in Japan.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful art and animations, creating an immersive visual experience.
- The inclusion of puzzles adds a refreshing gameplay element, reminiscent of the Zero Escape series, enhancing the overall engagement.
- The story is compelling with interesting twists, and the voice acting and soundtrack are top-notch, contributing to a rich narrative experience.
- There are significant issues with puzzle design, as many lack clear hints or logical solutions, leading to frustration.
- The game suffers from bugs and glitches, including voice lines disappearing and progression-blocking issues, which detract from the experience.
- The user interface is poorly designed, making navigation and interaction cumbersome, which can hinder gameplay flow.
- story20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story of "Exogenesis ~Perils of Rebirth~" is centered around Yudai Sayashi's quest to resurrect his deceased sister, Miho, set in a post-catastrophe Japan in 2069. Players navigate a compelling narrative filled with impactful choices and challenging puzzles, enhanced by beautiful visuals and strong voice acting. However, some reviewers noted issues with navigation and clarity in progressing the story, suggesting that while the plot is intriguing, the gameplay experience could benefit from further refinement.
“I'm loving this game so much, the plot is really interesting, visuals/art is beautiful, also the OSTs are amazing, and the voice acting is top notch.”
“The basic premise of the story revolves around the quest of Yudai Sayashi (the main character) to bring his deceased sister Miho Sayashi back to life.”
“Exogenesis handles all these factors well, weaving together intriguing story and dialogue.”
“It genuinely felt as if the plot was moving forward assuming that I knew something that I didn't.”
“Let alone non-puzzle sections where it's totally unclear where you are and aren't allowed to go to move the story forward.”
“I do not know about the story (and I will likely not know) but the UI design of this thing is an absolute atrocity.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beauty and charm, with many users highlighting the impressive visuals and art direction. The character models are particularly noted for their appeal, contributing to an overall positive reception of the game's aesthetic.
“I'm loving this game so much, the plot is really interesting, the visuals and art are beautiful, the OST is amazing, and the voice acting is top notch.”
“The visuals seemed pretty neat; the character models had a charm to them.”
“Graphics and art direction: very good.”
- stability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been a mixed experience for players, with many encountering various glitches and bugs, although some have been addressed through patches since early access. While some users approached the game with tempered expectations, acknowledging its unfinished state, others hope that later chapters may offer a more polished experience.
“Since I stopped at chapter 2, it's possible that the rest of the game is bug-free and wonderful, and that by stopping at 6 hours I'm missing a lot.”
“One is the existence of various glitches and bugs, some of which have been fixed through patches since early access started.”
“However, I was aware that this game wasn't fully polished when I bought it, so I went into it not expecting perfection; I was prepared for a few glitches to pop up.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay of exogenesis ~perils of rebirth~ is well-received, offering a 3-5 hour demo that combines extensive reading typical of visual novels with engaging point-and-click mechanics reminiscent of the Zero Escape and Ace Attorney series, providing a refreshing experience for players.
“The demo serves as a good introduction to the game with its 3-5 hours of gameplay.”
“Once in a while, a visual novel that not only has plenty of text to read for hours but also has distinct gameplay elements can be a very refreshing experience for me.”
“As implied above, Exogenesis: Perils of Rebirth does contain point-and-click gameplay elements which really remind me of the Zero Escape and Ace Attorney series.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments that break immersion.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's music is highly praised, with many reviewers considering the original soundtrack (OST) to be its standout feature. However, there are concerns about the diminishing presence of voice acting, as it gradually fades out, leaving only background music and environmental sounds.
“The audio: the OST is top-notch and perhaps the single area where this game excels the most.”
“The background music and the environment-interaction responses create an immersive atmosphere.”
“The voice actor overlays started to disappear, first the side characters and then the main ones, until the only sounds were the background music and the environmental interaction responses.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
“While the original score has some good moments, it often feels out of place and doesn't match the game's tone.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a mix of humor and darker themes, with many sections providing comedic elements that contrast sharply with its grittier moments.
“The humor in this game is brilliantly woven into the narrative, providing a perfect balance to the darker themes.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and witty dialogue throughout the game.”
“The comedic timing of the characters adds a delightful layer to the gameplay, making even the serious moments feel lighter.”
