Extraneum
- June 14, 2022
- David Jalbert
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Reviews
- Extraneum is a charming homage to classic FPS games, featuring tight controls, satisfying gunplay, and a delightful art style that enhances the overall experience.
- The game offers a wealth of secrets and collectibles, encouraging exploration and rewarding players for their diligence with upgrades and bonus levels.
- With its fast-paced gameplay and engaging level design, Extraneum successfully captures the nostalgic feel of retro shooters while providing a modern twist.
- Some players may find the level design too maze-like, leading to frustration when searching for secrets, and the wall-humping mechanic can become tedious.
- The game lacks certain features like jumping and looking up, which may disappoint those expecting a more dynamic FPS experience.
- While the graphics are generally appealing, some levels can feel sparse and repetitive, lacking distinct visual variety.
- graphics22 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their charming art style, expressive enemy sprites, and clear visuals, particularly in the context of the boomer shooter genre. While the pixel art is generally well-received, some reviewers note that it can appear dull in certain areas and suggest a need for more diverse tilesets. Overall, the aesthetic is described as clean, fun, and appealing, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
“This is an extremely solid take on the boomer shooter genre - the weapons feel great, the enemy sprites are expressive and readable, and the whole aesthetic works beautifully.”
“The game has a delightfully charming cell-shaded aesthetic which makes the visuals both pretty but also really clear.”
“I enjoy the overall aesthetic and look of the pixel art.”
“The graphics: the graphics are classic pixel graphics, good looking, but in some cases, dull.”
“Crisp graphics, but in need for some more tilesets.”
- music16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, with many reviewers highlighting a gorgeous soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the fast-paced action. It is described as a cut above average, effectively setting the tone and contributing to the immersive experience alongside solid sound effects and level design. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that elevates the gameplay.
“From the music to the level design, it just does everything right.”
“Gorgeous soundtrack, tight gunplay, fast-paced action, crazy collectibles.”
“Music's decent too, does a good job setting the atmosphere.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced action and satisfying gun sounds, making it an engaging retro shooter that players find hard to put down. Overall, it delivers a solid and enjoyable experience.
“Absolutely promising little retro shooter with satisfying gun sounds and solid, fast-paced gameplay.”
“Smooth, fast-paced gameplay makes it difficult to put down.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in games like Wolfenstein 3D and Blake Stone to be tedious and repetitive, contrasting this with a more positive experience in Extraneum, where completing all early access levels in a single day is seen as a commendable achievement.
“I've always found Wolfenstein 3D and Blake Stone painfully tedious and repetitive, so me getting 100% completion on all early access levels in a single day is the best praise I can give Extraneum.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game demonstrates excellent stability, particularly noting its strong performance on the Steam Deck.
“The game also runs great on the deck.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is effectively enhanced by the decent music, which plays a significant role in creating an immersive experience for players.
“The music is decent and does a great job of setting the atmosphere.”
“The sound design really immerses you in the game's world.”
“The overall ambiance creates a captivating experience that draws you in.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong optimization, ensuring stable performance without crashes and effectively managing system resources. It also strikes a good balance in resource management, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“Respects your time, respects your machine by not crashing and has great performance, respects your skills by achieving a good balance of managing your resources (ammo, money, health, and armor) versus how much it gives you to work with.”
