Exanima

If you want to put many hours into a bungling and unintuitive combat sytem, have fun. It´s a unique game and interesting, but not enough to keep me in with it´s frustrating and strange combat system.

- Does not have any form of a conventional save game system, you respawn at start of level if you die or you have to begin anew. - Extremely steep learning curve, even more difficult to understand than EvE Online, Factorio or Rimworld. - Lacks a tutorial, which makes the already steep learning curve even steeper. - Combat is supposed to be dictated directly by player action but it can be very diffcult to judge distance between enemy attacks and the players, some strikes might hit but do no damage. - The world is incredibly dark, and being forced to choose between shield and torch in the first level of the game's story-mode is outright incompetent design, in particular for new players. (^ Having to choose between a torch so you can actually see anything or a shield to defend yourself or refunding the game, is a no brainer - refund the game.) - Movement is also physics based, you can trip over an object in combat, fall and then be killed by an enemy. The same can also occur for the enemy but the enemy is not a human, it does not feel frustation or get angry. - The entire world is cluttered with random garbage the player cannot use for anything, it sort of gives an illusion that the objects could potential hold some use but no, its just random garbage. - Healing items are too rare, barely one pr level and as a new player this can be extremely unforgiving and a major headache. - Game lacks a comparison tool for the moutain loads of loot the player finds cluttered around everywhere and having to fiddle around with what the character is currently wearing is obtuse and frustating. Conclusion This game has a crippling identity crisis and is fundamentally flawed so I cannot recommend it in any form, shape or way.

SO good

The game has issues. The lighting is obnoxiously dark. There's too much grind. The interface is something out of the 90s. Everything is grey and brown. The movement system is designed for fighting and is terrible at exploration. On the other hand the physics combat does work and there are plenty of weapons and armours to choose from. Whether or not this game is worth playing depends mostly on how much you want physics combat to be a thing.

Exanima is highly recommended. Despite still being in development, the game already offers an absolutely unique experience, with both its vast, multi-level dungeons to explore and the engaging 'Arena' mode, where players can immerse themselves for hours, building a squad and advancing to master class. Pros & Cons + Pros: Unique Combat System: "Easy to learn, hard to master" – the combat system requires precision and patience, offering a deep and rewarding experience. Realistic Physics Engine: Every movement and hit feels weighty and meaningful Atmospheric Dungeon Design: The focus on exploring a vast, multi-level dungeon keeps the tension and sense of discovery alive. Arena Mode: In addition to the main game, the Arena mode provides hours of fun, as you train and level up your squad. Challenging Learning Curve: The controls may be awkward at first, but after a few hours, they become second nature. - Cons: Development Progress: After years of development, the game is still not finished Part of an Unfinished Larger Project: Exanima is only the prelude to the planned RPG Sui Generis, which has almost become a "legend" due to its long development and the high expectations surrounding it. No Manual Saving: Exanima uses a strange checkpoint-based saving system with checkpoints that are far apart. Manual saving is only possible through "cheesing" the game, which can be frustrating.