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 both educational and entertaining experiences.
- Beautiful art direction and a relaxing soundtrack enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The fast travel and quick-save system are well-implemented, allowing for easy navigation and experimentation within the game.
- The game can feel light on exploration and lacks combat, which may disappoint players looking for a more traditional Metroidvania experience.
- Some puzzles can become overly simplistic towards the end, diminishing the challenge and engagement.
- The controls can be awkward initially, and the UI may feel clunky, especially when using a gamepad.
- story8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for being engaging and satisfying, with players appreciating its simplicity and effectiveness in justifying gameplay actions. The narrative unfolds through exploration and puzzle-solving, reminiscent of titles like Outer Wilds, as players uncover the journey of the protagonist, a small robot named Ini, on a rescue mission. Overall, the story is described as fun and rewarding, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
“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.”
“You won't find any exciting battles or challenging jumping sections, but you will find an interesting story, which you will slowly uncover by solving the creative particle physics puzzles.”
“The story is simple but effective, providing just enough justification for your actions.”
“You play as the exographer Ini, a small robot on a rescue mission on a planetoid, exploring your surroundings.”
- 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 allow for creative power-ups and engaging puzzles. The level design and art direction enhance the experience, although some players note that the ability mechanics can feel more like puzzle-solving tools. Additionally, the save-anytime feature can lead to players getting 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.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create a relaxing and immersive atmosphere, with a fantastic soundtrack that complements the beautiful pixel art. Composed by the creator of Stray, it effectively evokes an eerie yet soothing sci-fi mood, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“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.”
“Puzzles are interesting, and the soundtrack is fantastic.”
“The music was made by Stray's composer, and it created an eerie yet relaxing sci-fi mood that I really enjoyed personally.”
- 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.”
