Exo One | |
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Developer(s) | Exbleative |
Publisher(s) | Future Friends Games[1][a] |
Engine | Unity[3] |
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Release | Microsoft 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]
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]
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]
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | PC: 81/100[12] XSX: 78/100[13] |
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Hardcore Gamer | 3.5/5[15] |
The Guardian | [14] |
Exo One received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[12][13]