Exographer

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Exographer is a single player platformer game. It was developed by SciFunGames and was released on September 26, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Exographer 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…

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features a unique blend of puzzle mechanics and particle physics, providing an original and engaging experience.
Excellent level design and beautiful art direction enhance the gameplay, making exploration and puzzle-solving enjoyable.
The story is simple yet effective, and the music creates an eerie yet relaxing atmosphere that complements the gameplay.

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.
Post-game navigation lacks fast travel options, and players can easily soft-lock themselves, resulting in potential loss of progress.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, particularly the synergy between abilities and particle interactions, which allow for creative power-ups and engaging puzzles. While the level design and art direction are well-received, some players note that the reliance on puzzle mechanics can lead to moments of frustration, such as getting stuck due to the save-anytime feature. Overall, the gameplay is described as satisfying and unique, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving.
- “Game mechanics are pretty cool, especially the synergy between abilities.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay mechanics revolve around particle interactions, and it makes room for nice power-up ideas.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for being simple yet effective, providing a satisfying justification for player actions while encouraging exploration across various maps. Reviewers note its engaging approach, likening it to "Outer Wilds," and highlight the strong level design and art direction that complement the narrative. Overall, the story enhances the unique gameplay experience.
- “The story is simple but effective and sufficient to justify your actions.”
- “The approach to the story is great as well… sorta Outer Wilds-esque.”
- “Very good level design, fun art direction, good story, satisfying and unique gameplay.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its beautiful composition, crafted by the composer of "Stray," which effectively establishes an eerie yet relaxing sci-fi atmosphere that resonates well with players.
- “The music was made by Stray's composer, and it created an eerie yet relaxing sci-fi mood that I really enjoyed personally.”