Exographer
- September 26, 2024
- SciFunGames
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Get on Xbox Games StoreExographer is an exploration game based in science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planetoid, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues. Travel to a strange planetoid Accompany InI, on a rescue mission in an alien world. Discover the remains of an extinct c…
Reviews
- Engaging story and unique gameplay mechanics centered around particle physics, making it a refreshing experience for puzzle and exploration enthusiasts.
- Beautiful art and music that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game, creating an eerie yet relaxing sci-fi mood.
- Excellent level design with satisfying puzzles that encourage exploration and logical thinking, appealing to fans of the genre.
- Some puzzles become overly simplistic towards the end, which may diminish the challenge for experienced players.
- The game can occasionally switch to mouse controls unexpectedly on the Steam Deck, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Lack of fast travel and potential for soft-locking can hinder post-game exploration and completionist efforts.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, particularly the synergy between abilities and particle interactions, which enhance the overall experience with creative power-ups. While the level design and art direction are well-received, some players note that certain abilities feel more like puzzle-solving tools, and the save-anytime feature can lead to potential frustration by allowing players to get stuck in certain areas.
“Game mechanics are pretty cool, especially the synergy between abilities.”
“The gameplay mechanics revolve around particle interactions, and it makes room for nice power-up ideas.”
“Very good level design, fun art direction, good story, satisfying and unique gameplay.”
“Yes, there are some abilities, but they are just basically added puzzle mechanics that you use to solve more puzzles and so on.”
“It's also possible to get stuck in some locations due to the ability to save at any time mechanic.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for being simple yet effective, providing a satisfying justification for player actions. Players appreciate the need to explore maps to fully understand the narrative, likening its approach to that of "Outer Wilds." Overall, the story complements the game's strong level design and unique gameplay.
“The story is simple but effective and sufficient to justify your actions.”
“The approach to the story is great as well… sort of Outer Wilds-esque.”
“I've tried it and love it; the great story requires you to search every map in every area to understand everything.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its beautiful composition, crafted by the composer of "Stray." It effectively establishes an eerie yet relaxing sci-fi atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“The music was made by Stray's composer, and it created an eerie yet relaxing sci-fi mood that I really enjoyed personally.”
“Beautiful art and music.”
