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Exertus

Through use of the fluid movement set and dynamic level elements, players have the simple aim of getting from point A to point B, either by using the beaten path or the off-path environment within semi-linear levels.

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August 26, 2019
6 years and 342 days ago
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Very Positive305 reviews84.9%

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About the Game

Exertus is a first-person action platformer with free-run and old school FPS inspired movement mechanics.

Through use of the fluid movement set within the game and the dynamic level elements, players have the simple aim of getting from point A to point B, either by using the beaten path or the off-path environment in the semi-linear levels.

Compete against yourself and other players through global platform leaderboards and statistics, or relax and play for fun.

Features

42 original semi-linear levels
Play through 42 original levels with a semi-linear design. The aim is to get from start to finish but how you choose to do so is entirely up to you.

Fluid movement
Get from A to B in style through use of Exertus' fluid movement mechanics.

Level elements
Cross the path of various level elements which you can use to your advantage.

Global leaderboards
Compete across original levels against other players via global leaderboards.