Exploaris: Vermis story (2020)

Developer: ViART Games
Publisher: ViArt Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A hand-drawn metroidvania where you explore a beautiful but dangerous alien planet, solving mysteries and fixing your ship with the help of a robot companion.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art and relaxing music, but many find combat clunky and animations stiff. The game is unfinished in early access with little content, and players split on whether the grind for upgrades and tough early bosses are fair.

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