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Exception
When an old woman's computer system is taken over by a fascist virus bent on total annihilation, you assume control of an ordinary software program transformed into an elite combat machine. Retake the system and build your character into a formidable instrument of retribution.
Details
- Released
- August 11, 2019
- Developer
- Traxmaster Software
- Publisher
- Traxmaster Software
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Exception Reviews
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Exception is a Tron-like visual feast, full of inventive and dynamic action platforming that’s as satisfying as it is stylish.
While it can be frustrating to just barely overjump something or miss hitting an enemy while you’re racing through, this only encourages players to retry for a better score. The game’s difficulty is perfectly balanced for either jumping from level to level to progress through the story, or to step it up a notch and go for a perfect score on every world. At the time of writing, we were not able to use the online leaderboards, but once the game is released it should step up the competitiveness and require players to think strategically about their moves to rack up level bonus on top of their…
Life inside of a modern operating system could be many things. Fast-paced, fun, maybe even a little cool. Alternately, said life could be a neon dystopian nightmare broken up into a series of action platforming challenges. Exception explores the second option, giving players the chance to live out their dream of being a bright orange antivirus program. Who knew that fixing system software involved so much swordplay and acrobatics?
Have you ever had a computer or laptop become infected with a virus? It's a frustrating experience. Everything on your device is suddenly in danger from some so
Exception is a 2.5D action-platformer that mixes a shifting landscape with a techno theme. Take the place as one of the millions of threads and save the system from the iron fist of Titan, a computer virus threatening to leave an old woman's computer kaput.
Exception is, by and large, a great game that introduces a unique and compelling twist to the platforming genre with its transforming levels. There's plenty of incentive to play for the long haul with a good focus on speedrunning and simply stunning visuals, but those looking for a good story driven experience may be disappointed. There's room for improvement, though, specifically with its sometimes cumbersome jumping and relatively poor boss fights. Its short overall length might put some people off, too, but if you're after a slick-looking action platformer, this is a virus you'll want to ca...
