SOL Exodus

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In SOL Exodus, players take on the role of a pilot fighting in a war for humanity's survival against a powerful alien race. The game features fast-paced space combat with various ships and weapons to use. The story-driven campaign takes players through intense battles and epic space battlescapes.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story7 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics, especially considering its 2012 release, with impressive textures and artistic representations of planets.
Gameplay is accessible and fun, with a solid combat system that allows for enjoyable dogfights and a unique hacking mechanic.
The story, while simple, is engaging enough to keep players interested, and the voice acting is reasonably well done.

The game is very short, with a campaign that can be completed in around 3-4 hours, leading to a lack of replay value and depth.
Controls and physics feel off, with many players finding the ship movement and combat mechanics frustrating and lacking in realism.
The storyline is considered weak and repetitive, with missions often feeling similar and lacking complexity compared to classic space sims.

story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
79%
12%
The story of Sol Exodus revolves around humanity's quest for a new home as Earth's sun threatens to go supernova, but it is criticized for being simplistic and lacking depth compared to classic space sims like Wing Commander. While some players find the premise interesting and the voice acting decent, many feel the narrative is weak, repetitive, and poorly executed, with unclear mission objectives and a short campaign that can be completed in under four hours. Overall, the game is seen as a missed opportunity to deliver a more complex and engaging story in the space sim genre.
- “The storyline of Exodus takes place in the far future, Earth's sun is set to go supernova and you are part of an expedition that's traveled to the far reaches of the galaxy to find a suitable planet for all humans to relocate to.”
- “The voice acting wasn't bad either; it kept me interested in the story.”
- “Still an enjoyable game with an interesting story.”
- “The campaign is lame, the missions are terrible, there really isn't much to do, and everything is oversimplified.”
- “The plot made no sense, the weapons are weak and lame compared to classics like Wing Commander or Freespace.”
- “The story and campaign, however, due to it being much too short, was a disappointment.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
57%
19%
Gameplay in the reviewed game is generally described as serviceable and accessible, offering a mix of flight and combat mechanics that some find enjoyable, while others criticize it for being simplistic and repetitive. While the core mechanics are solid and reminiscent of classic space shooters, many players feel the gameplay lacks depth and complexity, leading to a less engaging experience over time. Overall, it appeals to those seeking straightforward action but may disappoint those looking for a more intricate and story-driven experience.
- “Gameplay is of course the main reason you're there, and it's serviceable, not hard, but enough challenge to keep you dancing around for the few hours you'll be playing.”
- “The gameplay is excellent.”
- “The core flying and shooting gameplay is solid and familiar, which for some reason few games have pulled off in the last decade.”
- “Good for the first 20 minutes, the problem here is that this continued for all of my gameplay period, so I decided to quit playing.”
- “Half-baked game UI design paired with both repetitive, uninspired gameplay and a grossly oversimplified 'atheists == good guys, religious people == bad guys' plot.”
- “Dated graphics, boring gameplay... and their backstory is nothing more than 'those are the enemy, go shoot them'.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
27%
26%
The graphics of the game, while surprisingly beautiful for a 2012 release, are often described as mediocre and not extraordinary for the genre. Many users appreciate the decent visuals but note that they are marred by bugs and a lack of engaging content. Overall, the graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising their quality and others finding them dated and uninspiring.
- “Graphically, the game is surprisingly beautiful, particularly so since it dates from 2012.”
- “Graphics 8/10”
- “It's the same type of thing, with updated graphics and hacking is a nice addition.”
- “The graphics aren't great.”
- “Dated graphics, boring gameplay..... and their backstory is nothing more than 'those are the enemy, go shoot them'.”
- “Graphically, the game falls flatly on the mediocre scale.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some missions can feel tedious, the overall enjoyment remains intact. The repetitive soundtrack and graphics are noted, but for those who prefer a less complex space genre experience, the game offers a more accessible alternative.
- “In my playtime, I beat the game twice in the process of farming for the perfect game.”
- “If you are like me and find many of the space genre games to be overly complex and often tedious, like X3 or Starpoint Gemini, then SOL: Exodus may be the title for you.”
- “Graphics are okay, but the soundtrack is tedious and repetitive.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being tedious, repetitive, and out of place, contributing to an overall negative impression of the audio experience.
- “The soundtrack is tedious and repetitive.”
- “Lame soundtrack.”
- “The music and sound are generally out of place.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its low replayability, with users noting a lack of additional modes and content, resulting in a score of 3/10. Many feel it offers less length and replay value than typical free flash games, making it hard to recommend.
- “It lacks any real replay value and there are no other modes.”
- “Replay value 3/10”
- “However, I have a hard time recommending it when it has less length and replay value than your average free flash game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its setting in the orbits and atmospheres of well-known celestial bodies, such as Pluto, Triton, and Saturn, creating an engaging and immersive experience. However, Neptune is notably excluded due to its chaotic atmospheric conditions.
- “The game takes place in or around the orbits and atmospheres of some of the most visited planets and celestial bodies, such as UCS-1, Pluto, Triton, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, and Titan.”
- “The atmosphere of the game beautifully captures the essence of space exploration, immersing players in the stunning visuals and unique characteristics of each celestial body.”
- “The game takes place in or around the orbits or atmosphere of mostly visited planets and heavenly bodies by the public, like UCS-1, Pluto, Triton, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, and Titan.”
- “Not Neptune, because its atmosphere is a bit messy.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being poor, with users reporting frustrating bugs and a lack of engaging content, leading to a diminished overall experience. Many players found the game to be poorly coded and repetitive, contributing to a sense of dissatisfaction.
- “I wish I could have played more of this game to give a better review, but I just lost all sense of fun after a very short time. The game is incredibly frustrating, and not in a 'oh this is a challenge' way; no, it's frustrating in a buggy, poorly coded, and ultimately very dull way.”
- “Very short, pretty repetitive, meh story, and a little buggy.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players praise the game for its ability to evoke strong emotions, with some expressing that it brought them to tears in a positive manner, highlighting the impactful storytelling and character development.
- “Great job, seamless entertainment! You made me cry... in a good way.”

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4h Median play time

4h Average play time

3-4h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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