Exo One

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. The game launched on November 18, 2021.[2]

Exo One
Developer(s)Exbleative
Publisher(s)
  • Exbleative
  • Future Friends Games
[1]
EngineUnity
Platform(s)
ReleaseNovember 18, 2021
Genre(s)Simulation, Adventure[1]
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

Premising humanity's first mission outside the Solar System, players take control of an alien spacecraft and travel across the surface of surreal procedurally-generated worlds.[3] 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.[4] Exploration is highlighted by an electric guitar soundtrack as well as a vocal narration delving into the game's story.[5]

Development

Influenced by momentum-based games like iOS mobile game Tiny Wings, as well as atmospheric indie adventure Journey,[6] lead developer Jay Weston began full-time work on Exo One in early 2016,[3] and launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for the project in 2017.[7] 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.[4]

Reception

Exo One received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[8][9]

References
  1. "Exo One on Steam". Steam. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  2. Phillips, Tom. "The intriguing-looking Exo One finally arrives next week". Eurogamer. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  3. Reilly, Luke. "Exo One Is a Sci-Fi Cocktail of Journey, Tiny Wings, and Marble Madness". IGN. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  4. Nunneley, Stephany. "Exo One is an indie game which takes you on an interplanetary journey through space and time". VG247. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  5. Morales, Greysun. "Play as a Transforming Frisbee in Exo One, Coming in 2020 for PC". Twinfinite. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  6. Valentine, Rebekah. "Exo One Blends Journey-like Gameplay With a Beautiful, Galactic, Sci-Fi Tragedy". IGN. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  7. Warr, Philippa. "Planetary whoosher Exo One swoops onto Kickstarter". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  8. "Exo One for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  9. "Exo One for Xbox Series X Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  10. Helm, Jordan (November 18, 2021). "Review: Exo One". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  11. Parkin, Simon (December 11, 2021). "Exo One review – a joyous, otherworldly ride". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
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