ELEX (2017)

Developer: Piranha Bytes
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 19,564 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 19 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A handcrafted open-world RPG where exploration and tough moral choices feel weighty and consequential in a gritty, post-apocalyptic sci-fi fantasy setting.

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What players say

Players say Elex is a janky but genuine Piranha Bytes RPG that combines sci-fi and fantasy. The first half is brutally difficult with enemies one-shotting the player, but the difficulty eases later. Many fans call it the best Gothic-like, while others criticize the clunky combat, ugly animations, and a map that feels too big for its content.

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