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Quasimorphosis: Exordium

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92%Game Brain Score
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replayability, story
92% User Score Based on 140 reviews

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Quasimorphosis: Exordium is a single player role playing game. It was developed by MgnmScrptmDvs and was released on March 2, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Wishlist full gamehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2059170/Quasimorphosis/ About the GameQuasimorphosis: Exordium is a roguelike RPG with the atmosphere of space horror. You have to take the role of a PMC operator. There is a small story of a great tragedy onboard the Frantseva-7 station. We are an independent team of developers who appreciate a good roguelike and old-school spirit. Our direc…

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 140 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game combines elements of classic roguelikes with a dark sci-fi theme, providing a unique and engaging experience.
  • It features satisfying combat mechanics and a high-risk, high-reward system that keeps players coming back for more.
  • The pixel art graphics and atmospheric sound design create an immersive environment that enhances gameplay.
  • The game can be excessively difficult, with strong opponents and a heavy reliance on RNG, making progress frustrating at times.
  • The demo does not adequately represent the full game, and some mechanics, like the health and infection systems, can be confusing and punishing.
  • There are complaints about the lack of balance in loot and resources, leading to runs that can feel unfairly challenging.
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as solid and intuitive, featuring a satisfying loop that combines survival mechanics with combat elements reminiscent of a turn-based top-down shooter. Players appreciate the unique terror level mechanic that affects enemy behavior, though some find inventory management and health mechanics confusing. Overall, the game offers engaging mechanics and a steep learning curve that enhances replayability, despite some frustrations with loot and UI.

    • “Seriously solid gameplay, intuitive, very satisfying.”
    • “As for the game mechanics, the terror level that in turn influences the behavior and aggressiveness of the enemies is particularly interesting.”
    • “It's a perfect satisfying loop of gameplay that I can't get enough of.”
    • “Loot mechanics are annoying; in an attempt to be difficult, the game becomes micromanaged with an uncomfortable UI.”
    • “The health/infection mechanics are a little confusing at this point, as I've died to bleeding or secondary reasons a few times already.”
    • “By not granting experience for kills, it radically changes the gameplay, as the incentive becomes finding loot, and not taking damage, since replacing HP is often much harder than replacing bullets.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received praise for their retro 16-bit pixel art style, which enhances immersion and suits the genre well. Players appreciate the attention to detail, such as visible equipped loot and environmental effects like blood and bullet holes, contributing to a gritty atmosphere. While some find the pixel graphics can make visibility challenging, the overall aesthetic and ambiance are considered strong points that elevate the gaming experience.

    • “I love it when a game has good atmosphere – a good combination of ambience, sound effects, and graphics, making for an overall soulful feeling to a game – and this one sure has that.”
    • “Its retro 16-bit style graphics are really well done; best of all, equipped loot is visible on your character, so there's a satisfying dynamic cosmetic aspect of the game when you loot.”
    • “Starting with the visuals, the pixel art graphics are perfectly suited for the genre in general, and this game in particular nails it.”
    • “The pixel graphics only makes things harder to see.”
    • “I love me some turn-based games with bad graphics.”
    • “Haven't met any bugs, controls are very comfortable, pixel graphics is okay.”
  • atmosphere
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning graphics, immersive sound design, and a brooding ambiance that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of visual and auditory elements that create a tense and soulful environment, making it a standout feature of the game. The brutal setting and well-designed enemies further contribute to the game's compelling atmosphere, keeping players engaged and returning for more.

    • “It is hard to see from the store screenshots, but the game is beautiful and atmospheric, with a good dose of graphics and ambiance.”
    • “A brutal game set in a brutal world, but it has a lot of atmosphere going for it.”
    • “Sound design is equally suited to creating a brooding, tense atmosphere punctuated by the screams and imprecations of the various horror entities that inhabit the derelict station.”
    • “Easy controls, easy to pick up, really tense atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly regarded for its replayability, with players eager for the full release due to its challenging mechanics and steep learning curve that enhance the experience as they improve. The absence of meta progression, similar to titles like Nethack and Caves of Qud, further contributes to its replay value, making it an exceptional early access title with significant potential for future content.

    • “All in all, an exceptional game with tremendous replayability and a great intro to the universe in preparation for the full game's release.”
    • “This is what makes Nethack and Qud so replayable, given that there is no meta progression.”
    • “Steep learning curve adds replayability value, as you get better as you play more and learn the mechanics and enemy behavior.”
    • “This is what makes Nethack and Caves of Qud so replayable, given that there is no meta progression.”
    • “The steep learning curve adds replayability value, as you get better the more you play and learn the mechanics and enemy behavior.”
    • “This masterpiece is in early access, therefore there is a lot to be worked on, but it has a lot of challenge and a decent amount of replayability right now.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is considered minimal and somewhat conventional, with a focus on gameplay mechanics rather than narrative depth. It features a unique balance between sanity and power progression, but overall, the plot is not a central element, as players often prioritize gameplay over storytelling in this genre.

    • “The story supports a novel mechanic where your sanity decreases but you increase in power as time goes on, so there's a balance between sanity and skill bonus.”
    • “Also, this 'engine' could easily be used for a non-procedural storyline game with serious functionality.”
    • “The plot is nominal (who needs it in such games anyway?).”
    • “As for the story... a bright man once said, 'never use a metaphor, simile, or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print.'”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a notable absence of music in the game, with some users highlighting that the sound design is limited and lacks a musical component. This lack of music may detract from the overall experience for players seeking a more immersive auditory environment.

    • “The sounds and music are also on the level.”
    • “There is no music.”
    • “Lack of music?”
    • “Sounds and music are also on the same level.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be less tedious than in other titles, as it discourages excessive inventory management and mindless clearing of levels. Instead, the game promotes a more strategic approach, where players often expend more resources than they gain.

    • “The game does not encourage mindless grinding and total clearing of levels at all; most likely you will spend more health, ammo, and food than you will find.”
    • “Tedious inventory management of trash drops.”
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Quasimorphosis: Exordium is a role playing game.

Quasimorphosis: Exordium is available on PC and Windows.

Quasimorphosis: Exordium was released on March 2, 2022.

Quasimorphosis: Exordium was developed by MgnmScrptmDvs.

Quasimorphosis: Exordium has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Quasimorphosis: Exordium is a single player game.

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