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In Extremis

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64%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
81% User Score Based on 27 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

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In Extremis is a single player arcade shooter game with horror and erotic themes. It was developed by LNDFRR and was released on November 16, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In Extremis is a shoot'em up game that aims to bring an engaging and fun experience to the player, while also experimenting with the nature of the language of videogames. Taking inspiration from sources such as centuries-old mysticism to contemporary pop-culture, In Extremis suits itself for all kinds of players with smart level design and multiple ways of tackling challenges. Offering challenge…

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
music3 positive mentions
  • Unique and varied stage design with each level offering distinct mechanics, visuals, and atmosphere, covering diverse themes that keep the gameplay fresh.
  • Twelve different weapons with unique quirks encourage experimentation and add depth to the combat system.
  • The soundtrack is diverse and fitting, ranging from jazz to psychedelic rock, complementing the game's strange and psychedelic style.
  • Engaging lore and mysterious story add depth and encourage player curiosity beyond just the shooting mechanics.
  • Challenging gameplay with an arcade feel, supported by thoughtful progression mechanics like gaining continues and unlocking weapons through skillful play.
  • The game’s length is short, which can leave the player wanting more content considering the number of ideas introduced.
  • Some visual elements and flashy effects can hinder visibility, making it difficult to track bullets and enemies, and causing occasional lag or crashes.
  • The psychedelic and abstract art style can be confusing or too strange at times, potentially distracting from gameplay and reducing immediate enjoyment for some players.

  • music

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its diverse styles—ranging from jazz and electronic to psychedelic rock—that complement the game's strange and experimental atmosphere. Although some tracks are sourced from public domain, the soundtrack is well-curated and fits each stage effectively, earning particular appreciation for its balanced volume and unique aesthetic contribution.

    • “It jumps between very different styles, including jazz, electronic music, piano, and psychedelic rock, which fits the strange atmosphere surprisingly well.”
    • “The soundtrack is also incredible, and browsing the Steam forums shows that much of the music is from public domain, which is kind of shocking but a pleasant surprise.”
    • “Although a good chunk of the soundtrack is derived from external sources, it all somehow suits each scenario as it comes.”

  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a variety of visually distinct stages with unique mechanics and an experimental approach, providing a fresh and engaging experience. While some mechanics can be challenging to grasp and may feel inconsistent, the solid shmup core, diverse enemy designs, and motivating progression make the gameplay enjoyable and stable overall. However, some feel the game leans on gimmicks better executed elsewhere and leaves potential underdeveloped.

    • “Each level has its own visual style and different mechanics, so the game does not simply repeat the same type of level with a different background.”
    • “I like the eleven different stages, unusual mechanics, twelve weapons, strange soundtrack, and experimental presentation, and I think the game does a good job making each section feel like its own little experience.”
    • “Great game, really well done shmup gameplay while also having very interesting and varied enemy, level, and boss designs.”
    • “Some of the unusual mechanics also take a little while to understand, and I think the experimental approach will not work equally well for me in every stage.”
    • “I like the psychedelic style and the symbolic ideas, but there are moments where I am more interested in working out what I am looking at than actually focusing on the gameplay.”
    • “This is unfortunately not much more than a series of copied gimmicks and mechanics done far better elsewhere, wrapped in an undercooked presentation that, while it has some cool potential, is left completely unrealized.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are highly stylized and visually distinctive, often carrying symbolic meaning beyond mere aesthetics. While the unique art style and effects set it apart from typical shoot-em-ups, some players may find the visuals jarring or overwhelming. Additionally, occasional technical issues like crashes and audio glitches can detract from the experience.

    • “The visuals are deliberately unusual, with many enemies, bosses, and environments designed to represent something deeper rather than simply look cool.”
    • “This game has well-stylized graphics, backgrounds, and effects, though it may be too jarring for some players sensitive to intense visuals.”
    • “[i]in extremis[/i] stands out among shoot-em-up and bullet hell games due to its unique visual and musical aesthetics, alongside customization and varied challenges.”
    • “The visuals are also deliberately unusual, and I get the feeling that a lot of the enemies, bosses, and environments are meant to represent something rather than simply look cool.”
    • “This game has some well-stylized graphics, backgrounds, and effects, but it may be too jarring for some people sensitive to it.”
    • “[i]in extremis[/i], at a glance, plays more or less like your generic shoot-em-up/bullet hell game, but there are three major aspects that make it stand out amongst the crowd: the visual/musical aesthetics, the customisation, and the variety of challenges present.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a dynamic and psychedelic 2D space shooter atmosphere, with each stage presenting a distinct style and mood. Its diverse soundtrack, ranging from jazz to electronic and psychedelic rock, complements the unique ambiance of each level while maintaining overall cohesion and momentum throughout the game.

    • “It is a fast 2D space shooter with a very strong psychedelic style, but each stage also has its own idea and atmosphere.”
    • “It jumps between very different styles, including jazz, electronic music, piano, and psychedelic rock, which fits the strange atmosphere surprisingly well.”
    • “The OSTs fit perfectly with every passing scenario, each having its own unique atmosphere attached to it while at the same time maintaining momentum and harmony among themselves as stages pass.”

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story adds a compelling layer of mystery with secrets and hidden details that engage players beyond the core gameplay, encouraging them to stay invested and uncover more.

    • “There is a mysterious story running underneath everything too, with secrets and hidden details that give me a reason to pay attention instead of just concentrating on surviving the next wave.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers high replayability, especially appealing to fans of bullet hell and shoot 'em up genres, with engaging and entertaining gameplay enhanced by humorous moments.

    • “I highly recommend buying this game if you are into the bullet hell and shoot'em up genres; it offers a different yet highly entertaining experience with high replayability and notable humorous moments.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is noted for adding a fun and entertaining layer to the bullet hell and shoot'em up gameplay, contributing to its high replayability and overall enjoyable experience.

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In Extremis is a arcade shooter game with horror and erotic themes. Common tags for In Extremis include indie, trading, psychological, psychological horror, experimental and others.

In Extremis is available on PC, Windows and Xbox.

In Extremis was released on November 16, 2016.

In Extremis was developed by LNDFRR.

In Extremis has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked In Extremis for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

In Extremis is a single player game.

Similar games include Project Starship, 1993 Space Machine, BLUE REVOLVER, BIRDCAGE, Stellar Interface and others.