Exographer
- September 26, 2024
- SciFunGames
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Exographer is a sci-fi puzzle-platformer, where you play as InI on a rescue mission on an alien world. Discover an extinct civilization's remains, solving puzzles using elementary particle physics. With over 20 levels across 6 atmospheres, use your camera to uncover clues and reach inaccessible areas. Immerse in the detailed pixel art aesthetic and original soundtrack."
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Reviews
- Engaging and unique puzzle mechanics that incorporate particle physics, providing a fresh take on the genre.
- Beautiful art direction and a fantastic soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Relaxing gameplay experience with a gradual difficulty curve, making it accessible for players of varying skill levels.
- Limited exploration and combat elements, making it feel more like a puzzle platformer than a true Metroidvania.
- Some puzzles can become repetitive and may lack depth after the initial novelty wears off.
- Occasional control issues and clunky UI can hinder the overall experience, especially when using a gamepad.
- story10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for being engaging and effectively woven into the gameplay, with players uncovering its depth through exploration and puzzle-solving. It features a simple yet compelling narrative that justifies the player's actions, enhanced by a unique setting and character development. Overall, the story is described as satisfying, with a satisfying conclusion and a creative approach reminiscent of titles like Outer Wilds.
“Amazing casual metroidvania with fun puzzles and a nice story, plus it talks about quantum physics, which is a subject that I like too.”
“The story is simple but effective and sufficient to justify your actions.”
“Over the course of the game, ini learns new powers, solves puzzles and discovers an amazing story.”
“The story is simple but effective, and sufficient to justify your actions.”
“You play as the exographer Ini, a small robot on a rescue mission on a planetoid, exploring your surroundings.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, particularly the teleportation and particle interaction systems, which enhance the puzzle platforming experience. Players appreciate the synergy between abilities and the clever level design, although some note potential frustration from the save-anywhere feature that can lead to getting stuck. Overall, the combination of fun mechanics and a compelling story contributes to a satisfying gameplay experience.
“Cool puzzle platformer with interesting and fun mechanics that tie into the story.”
“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.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality and fantastic composition, enhancing the overall experience with a relaxing yet eerie sci-fi mood. The soundtrack complements the beautiful pixel art and engaging puzzles, making it a perfect accompaniment for a leisurely gaming session.
“It has a nice atmosphere and a great soundtrack.”
“I also really liked the beautiful pixel art, and the soundtrack fit the game well, making it an overall very relaxing game to spend the weekend on.”
“The music was made by Stray's composer, and it created an eerie yet relaxing sci-fi mood that I really enjoyed personally.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its appealing atmosphere, complemented by a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
“It has a nice atmosphere and a great soundtrack.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their unique art direction, which effectively combines pixel art and vector graphics, creating a visually appealing aesthetic.
“The art direction, a mix of pixel art and vector graphics, totally deserves some praise.”
“The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
“The character designs are beautifully crafted, showcasing a unique style that enhances the overall experience.”
