The Exit 8 Review (Nintendo Switch OLED)
The Exit 8 Review,
Don’t overlook any anomalies.
If you find anomalies, turn back immediately.
If you don’t find anomalies, do not turn back.
To go out from Exit 8.
The Exit 8 is a short walking simulator inspired by Japanese underground passageways, liminal spaces, and back rooms.
The Exit 8 Review Pros:
- Decent graphics.
- 1.1GB download size.
- Field of view slider.
- Puzzle-style gameplay.
- Plays in first person view.
- Every button is a run button.
- A 3D game world with full camera control.
- The goal of the game is to keep going forward until you see any Anomalies and then you have to turn back.
- If you don’t see or miss anything then the sections start repeating themselves.
- The camera has an Invert axis and sensitivity sliders.
- A guide is on the wall that briefly describes the rules.
- Has a creepy unnerving undertone.
- Such a clever level and game design.
- The game can take half an hour or days depending on how good you are.
- The minimal location setting doesn’t make the game any easier.
- You never always get the same game loop.
The Exit 8 Review Cons:
- No actual tutorial.
- Very slow game as it plays a lot like a spot-the-difference game.
- You may have to go out of the game to find out what to do initially as it takes a while to learn how the game plays and what it wants of you.
- Little replay value.
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The Exit 8:
Developer: KOTAKE CREATE
Publisher: PLAYISM
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Graphics - 7/107/10
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Sound - 7/107/10
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Accessibility - 7/107/10
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Length - 7/107/10
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Fun Factor - 8/108/10
Summary
“The Exit 8” is a game that offers a unique and immersive experience with its puzzle-style gameplay and first-person view. The game stands out with its decent graphics and a 3D game world that provides full camera control, including an inverted axis and sensitivity sliders. The game’s download size is 1.1GB, which is reasonable considering the quality of the graphics and the complexity of the game design.
The game’s objective is intriguing: you must keep moving forward until you encounter any anomalies, at which point you must turn back. If you miss anything, the sections start repeating themselves, adding a layer of complexity and suspense to the gameplay. This mechanic, coupled with the game’s creepy, unnerving undertone, contributes to a thrilling gaming experience.
Despite its minimal location setting, “The Exit 8” is not an easy game. The game can take anywhere from half an hour to several days to complete, depending on your skill level. The game loop is never the same, which adds to the challenge but may limit the replay value.
One of the unique aspects of “The Exit 8” is its reliance on the player’s observation skills. It plays a lot like a spot-the-difference game, which can make the gameplay slow. There’s no actual tutorial, and you might need to step out of the game initially to understand how it plays and what it wants from you. A guide on the wall briefly describes the rules, but the learning curve can be steep.
In conclusion, “The Exit 8” is a cleverly designed game that offers a unique and challenging experience. Its puzzle-style gameplay, immersive 3D world, and suspenseful narrative make it a game worth trying for those who enjoy slow-paced, observational games. However, the lack of a tutorial and limited replay value may not appeal to everyone.
