Exo One

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Exo One
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Developer(s) Exbleative
Publisher(s) Future Friends Games [1] [lower-alpha 1]
Engine Unity [3]
Platform(s)
ReleaseMicrosoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
November 18, 2021
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
June 27, 2024
Genre(s) Adventure [1]
Mode(s) Single-player

Exo One is a sci-fi adventure video game developed by Australian developer Exbleative and published by Future Friends Games for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. [4] The game launched on November 18, 2021. [5] It launched on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on June 27, 2024. [6]

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Gameplay

Premising humanity's first mission outside the Solar System, players take control of an alien spacecraft and travel across the surface of surreal worlds. [7] The craft utilizes three modes of movement; roll, glide and fly; to gather momentum and propel forward, enabling players to explore the skies or dive into the oceans of a particular planet. [8] Exploration is highlighted by an electric guitar soundtrack as well as a vocal narration delving into the game's story. [9]

Development

Influenced by momentum-based titles like iOS mobile game Tiny Wings , as well as atmospheric indie adventure Journey , [10] lead developer Jay Weston began full-time work on Exo One in early 2016, [7] and launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for the project in 2017. [11] In addition, Tim Mcburnie served as a conceptual artist for the game, musician Rhys Lindsay provided the soundtrack, while programmer Dave Kazi assisted Weston with coding. [8]

Reception

Exo One received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic. [12] [13]

Notes

  1. ↑ PlayStation versions published by All in! Games [2]

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  3. ↑ Exbleative, Jay. "Exo One Kickstarter Update. Jungle Tests, IndieCade and Moar!". Exbleative. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  4. ↑ "Exo One launches November 18". Gematsu. 2021-11-11. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  5. ↑ Phillips, Tom (11 November 2021). "The intriguing-looking Exo One finally arrives next week". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  6. ↑ Romano, Sal (11 June 2024). "Exo One for PS5, PS4 launches June 27". Gematsu. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  7. 1 2 Reilly, Luke (4 May 2017). "Exo One Is a Sci-Fi Cocktail of Journey, Tiny Wings, and Marble Madness". IGN. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  8. 1 2 Nunneley, Stephany (27 March 2021). "Exo One is an indie game which takes you on an interplanetary journey through space and time". VG247. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  9. ↑ Morales, Greysun (13 June 2020). "Play as a Transforming Frisbee in Exo One, Coming in 2020 for PC". Twinfinite. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  10. ↑ Valentine, Rebekah (18 December 2021). "Exo One Blends Journey-like Gameplay With a Beautiful, Galactic, Sci-Fi Tragedy". IGN. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  11. ↑ Warr, Philippa (3 May 2017). "Planetary whoosher Exo One swoops onto Kickstarter". Rock Paper Shotgun . Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  12. 1 2 "Exo One for PC Reviews". Metacritic . CBS Interactive . Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  13. 1 2 "Exo One for Xbox Series X Reviews". Metacritic . CBS Interactive . Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  14. ↑ Helm, Jordan (November 18, 2021). "Review: Exo One". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  15. ↑ Parkin, Simon (December 11, 2021). "Exo One review – a joyous, otherworldly ride". The Guardian . Retrieved 17 January 2022.
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