XEYYEX

XEYYEX is a retro (80’s) action arcade game that has been inspired by the likes of Pac-Man and Battle City. The game has been developed by feruloxstudios who are located in Bombay, India and who are newcomers to Steam. [h1]Discovering the Game[/h1] To be as honest as possible, I was one of many people who received Steam friend requests from the developer’s primary account. Naturally, I always check who is sending me a friend request before I accept. When I discovered that they were a developer my interest was immediately piqued. They dropped me a key for the game in their introductory message and at the very least I thought it would be nice to at least give them a few minutes of my time and play the game. Therefore, I can tell you that I went in without any expectations and all they could hope for was that I enjoyed their game. I was under no agreement to write this review. [h1]Gameplay[/h1] Retro gamers will have no difficulty in understanding how to play. The game is self-explanatory. Simply move your character with the bright eye around the maps killing your enemies. Players will need to be mindful of picking up more ammunition (orange and blue rectangular things) and time (clocks) as well as building a score (other things on the map serve as ‘prizes’). The game offers a bonus life for every, I believe, 5000 points scored while getting the letters to complete E X P L O S I V E will award you bombs. Acquiring duplicate letters doesn’t give you anything or help you get more bombs so they are best avoided until the letter changes. There are several alternative levels in the game. Instead of the basic killing mobs until you get enough the pink X’s required to advance to the next phase you’ll be eating all of the dots on the screen just like in Pac-Man. Kudos must be given to the fact that the developers have listened to feedback from their audience. They have modified the game’s difficulty (it was set too high) and have made it a little easier. However, the game is still challenging without being frustrating. With thirty phases as well as an additional thirty different enemies and traps – each with their own unique patterns and abilities the game offers enough variety so that each phase feels distinctly different. With the edits made to the game the difficulty ramps up very well after an initial learning and comfortability period. [h1]Presentation[/h1] The presentation is where the game is most addictive. The game’s visuals have been well decided. Unlike some other games in the genre I didn’t find any of the chosen colour combinations to be glaring. It’s mostly pleasing on the eyes with smart decisions being made. The developers made additional clever decisions with the choice of music. The tunes played are catchy and capture the retro vibe perfectly. I don't really have anything of value to criticize regarding the game's presentation. The devs knew what they were creating and did a perfect job in executing their vision. [h1]Replayability[/h1] The game has built in replayability. Players must complete each phase to move onto the next one – there are 30 in all - but must also start from the very beginning when you lose your lives. However, I find this to be mildly frustrating. This is because there’s really no other reason to replay the game at this stage. Thankfully, there are things that can easily remedy this situation. For beginners, they can improve the “score attack” proponent of the game and make people chase an online top score. By doing something as simple as this you’re inviting players who want to be the envy of their friends or of the game’s community should other players want to outdo one another. [h1]Disability Accessibility[/h1] The game has full controller support. If you can use a controller then you can play. Alternatively, the default keys for a one player game are the arrow keys and the L and K buttons. If these keys are manageable to you (you’ll be constantly pressing the L key to shoot with the K key only used for bombs which are in limited supply) then you will also not have a problem. Unfortunately, I do not believe that the game gives you the opportunity to remap the keys to a better combination. The WASD keys are player two’s keyboard controls. [h1]Steam Features[/h1] • Steam Achievement (one) Honestly, this is the area of the game that I am a little disappointed. This is because XEYYEX is perfect for many more Steam achievements (destroy X amount of X mob, getting X bombs by completing the word E X P L O S I V E (which unlocks bombs!), completing phase X, etc. Additionally, the game would be better served by incorporating Steam Leaderboard system. This is because not only is the game’s objective to get 10 X’s from killing mobs in each phase (or collecting all the dots Pac-Man style) but it drops enough scoring awards to make it a score attack game. Replayability would be extended past just beating the game if you were to challenge your friends or the world’s top scores. As a result of Feruloxstudios being a new developer on Steam the system is still ‘learning about this game’ which means things such as Steam trading cards cannot be added to the game. Hopefully the developers continue releasing games onto Steam and develop their brand. This would result in restrictions such as these being lifted and their games becoming more profitable. This is only a good thing because it’s clear that they care about their audience and their game. [h1]Value for Money[/h1] As previously mentioned, I did not pay for the game. Unfortunately, with the game only having the one confirmed Steam user review the bulk of the reviews on Steam came in the same method mine is. Consequently, it’s clear that nobody has purchased the game. It’s a real shame. At $5.95 had I been able to learn about the game and how much enjoyment it provides I would have contemplated a purchase. Ultimately, however, I feel that this is one of those games that will be destined for an indie bundle sooner rather than later. If it is then I’d heartily recommend a bundle purchase and believe that retro enthusiasts would feel that they got a steal here. If you value the A$5.95 that the game costs as being the equivalent to a cup of coffee, and you got a couple of hours entertainment out of it the game would represent decent value. It’s certainly not overpriced but the game clearly lacks exposure to a bigger player base. Hopefully these reviews help that. [h1]Final Verdict[/h1] To be perfectly honest, XEYYEX scratches an itch that I never knew required scratching. I grew up playing games like Pac-Man and Frogger. It is expertly designed to give the feelings that it would have fit perfectly on an Atari. However, I believe that it is better than many of the legitimate Atari ports that are on Steam. The developers have done well to understand what retro developers did right and did wrong. Although the game isn’t perfect the nostalgia adds to the quality experience. XEYYEX is worthy of your time and the small investment. Whether that investment comes through an eventual indie bundle or through an outright purchase on Steam I do recommend you play the game. Retro experts shouldn’t hold back!

Retro games tend to fall around specific classics for inspiration, so it’s always fun to see one strike out in different directions. XEYYEX lands somewhere in the realms of Pac-man, Bomberman, or Battle City. Your strange little eyeball is trapped in a grid maze of blocks and monsters, and you’ve got to wipe out the baddies to escape. You’ve got bullets or bombs to do that with, both of which are limited and can be replenished with pickups that constantly spawn in the stage. Time is limited as well, a concern heightened by the fact that you must collect X marks from defeated enemies to win, but they won’t always drop what you need. Balancing your time between nabbing pickups to stay alive and whittling down foes before they fill the stage becomes the primary concern, and it’s one with a satisfying difficulty curve. The graphics are basic and the enemies seem just a little too beefy, but neither of those stop XEYYEX from being a fine little retro action title in a different vein than you might be used to. You can find more mini-reviews like this one, along with full reviews and other features, on my [url=http://store.steampowered.com/curator/11322459/]curation page[/url]!

[b]XEYYEX[/b] to bardzo dobra gra zręcznościowa, posiadająca klasyczna duszę, przyjemną dla oka oprawę graficzną, jak również dobrą muzykę. Tytuł idealny dla początkującego, jak i doświadczonego gracza chcącego wykazać się niebywałą zręcznością – więc warto mieć [b]oko[/b] na tą grę. [h1]Ale do rzeczy:[/h1] Powiem wprost, jestem doświadczonym graczem i początkowo nie spodziewałem się rewelacji widząc ten tytuł – lecz nie przejdę obojętnie koło żadnego tytułu, wiec spróbowałem. Prosty interfejs, [b]wciągająca rozgrywka[/b], przyjemna dla oka oprawa graficzna, dobra muzyka budująca klasyczny nastrój gier lat 80, dodatkowo banalnie proste, dynamiczne sterowanie z którym nawet małe dziecko dałoby radę. [h1]Dalej…[/h1] Gra może wygląda na łatwą i przyjemną, z jednej strony tak może to wyglądać, aczkolwiek z innej strony ta gra [b]stanowi dosyć mocne wyzwanie dla gracza[/b]. Grając samemu czy w kooperacji z innym graczem zabawa jest przednia. Poziomów do ukończenia jest 30, ukończenie każdego z nich to nie spacer po parku, musicie wziąć to pod uwagę – im dalej tym przeciwnicy będą trudniejsi, ich liczebność będzie się zwiększać. Zaczną pojawiać się pułapki / przeszkody stanowiące dodatkowe wyzwanie dla naszego przemieszczania się po mapie. By przejść na kolejny poziom musimy zebrać aż [b]10 znaczników | X |[/b] pozostawianych przez ustrzelone przez nas wrogie postacie – niby proste? Nie do końca… mamy do dyspozycji pociski którymi możemy eliminować przeciwników – ale jest haczyk. Mamy [b]określoną ilość amunicji[/b], po jej wytraceniu pozostaje nam ucieczka przed przeciwnikiem lub zbieranie pojawiających się zbiorniczków które uzupełniają nasz zapas amunicji do walki – to nie wszystko. Kolejnym elementem będzie [b]czas[/b], który upływa a kiedy się skończy tracimy życie, lecz tak jak powyższą amunicję, tak również czas można doładowywać – pojawiające się zegary na mapie. [h1]Czy to już koniec niespodzianek?…[/h1] Mamy do dyspozycji [b]ataki specjalne[/b], początkowo trzy do wykorzystania, które eliminują wszystko na swojej drodze – jednakże odnowienie ich będzie wymagał od gracza nie lada zwinności. By odnowić atak specjalny trzeba zbierać z mapy [b]litery[/b] z których ułożymy napis EXPLOSIVE – więc radzę rozważnie z nich korzystać. [h1]Podsumowanie:[/h1] XEYYEX to bardzo dobra gra zręcznościowa, posiadająca klasyczna duszę, jest wciągająca, daje dużo frajdy i emocji, kiedy gramy samemu lub ze znajomym - a co ważne jest tania. Polecam! [quote][b]Szukasz więcej recenzji?[/b] Zapraszam. [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32785706/ ]Kurator walas85[/url] Zachęcam wszystkich do obserwacji kuratora, by na bieżąco otrzymywać świeże informacje o nowo zrecenzowanych tytułach.[/quote]

XEYYEX is a pleasant surprise. A great game that if it had come out 30 years ago would have taken many of the coins from my pocket and would now be a classic. Here there are no chekpoints, nor continues, this is old school, you have to overcome it at a stretch. It becomes really difficult in advanced stages. I have not managed to finish it and I have already spent a few hours. There are 30 phases, and as far as I have come is phase 22. Highlight the cooperative mode. It's frankly fun to play it in company. 9/10

As a retro game enthusiast, I really enjoy this game. It's increased difficulty spices the experience up without getting you tilted. In terms of level design/visuals and soundtracks this game actually gives the feeling of the 80s/90s NES games. I tried it with an XBOX controller and therefore would recommend anyone doing so aswell. Didn't have the opportunity to play Coop, but I can imagine that'd be even more fun. This game is absolutely worth a try. 10/10 would recommend again.

If you love playing the timeless classic that is Pac-Man, you'll definitely be impressed by XEYYEX! Fundamentally, the essence of Pac-Man is there but instead of just being a boring clone, this game gives the classic a run for its money by adding in some really sweet shooting/bomb-dropping mechanics, a nice variety of monsters that you'll have to slay in order to proceed to the next level, and some really nice challenges along the way. However, you really should read the instructions carefully if you want to proceed to the next level because I didn't do that in my first run :P [h1]Watch me play![/h1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH5O7jT5IKI - Didn't manage to go through the second level because I was too impatient :P I'm sure you'll be able to get through more levels than I did! [h1]Pros[/h1] + Added a lot of nice twists to the timeless classic, Pac-Man + Smooth controls + Enemies that become gradually more challenging as you progress + Game's not as difficult as I'd expect but apparently, it's difficult enough for me due to my impatience :P + There's always something new in every level, whether it is new traps, obstacles, items that you can make use of, etc etc + 2-Player local co-op mode available - I didn't get to test this out so, but having an extra co-op mode is always a good thing. Benefits players who enjoy playing arcade games with friends :) + The price is right! [h1]Cons/Feedback[/h1] - Feedback: I think the texts in the tutorial page can be improved. Maybe use a font type that is a bit gentler on the eyes? There's a lot of text there after all :) - Feedback: Add the music you use in-game to the main menu screen as well? It's because the menu was a bit too quiet and initially, I thought the game had no sound lol :P - Feedback: I've also noticed that sometimes the X doesn't drop from a slain enemy. Is the drop rate for the Xs not 100%? - [i]Updated: The devs mentioned that the drop rate is indeed not 100% - it's around 66%[/i] [h1]Overall[/h1] To put it simply, XEYYEX is an insanely fun and addictive, Pac-Man-like arcade game, and is, without a doubt, a game you'd want to buy and play especially if you're a massive fan of classic arcade games and especially if that classic arcade game happens to be Pac-Man. The game'll definitely get you going back for seconds and thirds - it did for me! :) [h1]Side Note[/h1] [quote]If you like this review and would like to follow me for more, please feel free to drop by my curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33780629-The-Midcore-Gamer/[/quote]

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XEYYEX is a great indie, controls are precise, its extremely challenging and fun! I highly recommend everyone play this game. It does give me a bit of nostalgia too. If anything, at least try out the demo. Well done 10/10

Very addictive and fun game but quite difficult. Having no checkpoints you have to play it like the old arcade, that is, finish it from beginning to end, and although at first it seems easy, 30 phases are a lot. Great co-op. Variety of enemies, retro graphics and good music.

[h1]Ode an die Arcade [/h1] Wenn mir normalerweise Spiele angeboten werden, dann passiert das üblicherweise über das Kuratorenprogramm in [url=http://steamcommunity.com/groups/Drakeschool] meiner Steamgruppe[/url]. In diesem Fall haben mich die indischen Entwickler allerdings direkt angeschrieben, damit ich noch Fragen stellen kann. Wie man sich denken kann, handelt es sich um ein sehr kleines Team von Indieentwicklern. Nette Leute! [b]Gameplay[/b] “XEYYEX” wirkt zunächst ein wenig wie “Pac-Man” und da liegt man auch schon fast richtig. Allerdings müssen wir nicht vor den Feinden fliehen, sondern sie mit unseren Schüssen besiegen, ohne dabei von ihnen getroffen zu werden. Mit etwas Glück lassen sie dann ein rosa Kreuz liegen und mit 10 dieser Kreuze kommen wir in das nächste von 30 Leveln. Klingt einfach, oder? Das Prinzip vielleicht, das Spiel selber ist jedoch sehr schwer. Denn wir haben nicht unendlich Munition und müssen diese immer aufsammeln, genau wie die zusätzliche Zeit, gegen die wir spielen. Außerdem liegen noch zusätzliche Punkte für neue Leben im Level herum und die mächtigen Bomben lassen sich nur auffüllen, wenn man alle Buchstaben von dem Wort “Explosive” sammelt. Etwas nervig empfinde ich, dass man auf der Escape Taste nur einen Pause Bildschirm ohne Optionen bekommt und das Spiel generell wenig Einstellungsmöglichkeiten bietet. Dies ist laut Entwicklern allerdings gewollt, jedoch überlegen sie noch, was sie ändern könnten. So soll zumindest noch eine Rangliste erstellt werden. Ich war schon in “Pac-Man” nie besonders gut, so bin ich auch hier nie weiter als Level … gekommen...Stand jetzt haben von den 43 Spielern es übrigens ganze 4 bis zum Ende geschafft, Herausforderung ist also da! [b]Story[/b] Keine Geschichte. Aber bin ich der Einzige, der bei dem Icon des Spiels sofort an einen Pepe denken muss? Übrigens ist mir aufgefallen, dass der Name “XEYYEX” ein Palindrom ist. Also ein Wort, dass man vor- und rückwärts gleich ausspricht, was natürlich dazu passt, dass jedes Level gespiegelt aufgebaut ist. [b]Grafik/Sound[/b] Da das Spiel bewusst ein wenig wie alter Arcadespiel aussieht, ist der Grafikstil wohl in den 80ern anzusiedeln. Soundtechnisch bietet es ebenfalls ein paar einfache Soundtracks, die aber ganz gut ins Ohr gehen. [b]Fazit[/b] „XEYYEX“ ist ein ganz nettes Arcadespiel von einem kleinen indischen Entwicklerstudio, die das wohl zu dritt auch eher hobbymäßig betreiben und unerfahren sind. Sie meinten zu mir, sie wären froh, dass sie die Steamgebühren von 100$ wieder reingeholt haben und damit zufrieden sind. Ich finde, man kann die Jungs schon ein wenig unterstützen. Die Spielmechanik ist sehr simpel und eine Homage an alte Arcades. Dafür ist es ganz gut umgesetzt und ich kann es gerade für Spieler empfehlen, die eine Herausforderung wie "Pac-Man" suchen. Ansonsten bietet sich natürlich auch die Demo erst einmal an.