Erra: Exordium is a 2D action adventure game in Dieselpunk setting. Explore a world based on Sumerian-Akkadian mythology. Take the role of a scientist who was able to cheat death and fight the rebellious army of mechatrons.
The 2D action-adventure experience transports players into a Dieselpunk world inspired by Sumerian-Akkadian mythology. You take on the role of a scientist who has transferred their consciousness into a mechanical shell. The gameplay involves exploring the detailed environments, engaging in combat, and solving puzzles as you uncover the truth behind the death of an entire Archipelago.
The combat system requires careful timing and precision. You must time your blocks and dodges effectively to overcome enemy attacks. Reviewers praise the intuitive and enjoyable gun mechanics, which encourage ammunition conservation over mindless "spray and pray" tactics. Switching between melee and ranged attacks proves to be a effective combat strategy. As you learn each enemy's attack patterns, you'll feel a satisfying sense of mastery when finding the right approach to defeat them.
The exploration and platforming elements provide a fairly linear progression, with well-designed level layouts that guide players without becoming overly confusing. However, some reviewers note that the jumping and climbing mechanics can feel a bit "clunky" at times, making precise platforming challenges more difficult.
The puzzles strike an appropriate level of challenge, requiring thought and problem-solving without becoming overly time-consuming. The combination lock puzzles, in particular, are singled out as well-designed and appropriately hinted. While the save system is mentioned as sometimes placing players in the middle of combat after a checkpoint, this can be a frustrating, but not game-breaking, issue.