EXOME is a co-op survival shooter with a focus on exploration, weapon progression and horde AI. Discover what grim mysteries are hidden in this deep forest. Explore and fight for survival, alone or with your friends.
Players must thoroughly scour the forest environment, keeping a watchful eye and ear for environmental cues that provide clues about the missing research team. The atmospheric, creepy ambiance heightens the tension, as players never know when an unseen threat may lurk in the shadows.
At specific platforms scattered across the map, players must band together to defend against increasingly difficult waves of enemy creatures. Efficient use of a variety of firearms, from pistols to assault rifles and sniper rifles, is crucial. Players can purchase weapon upgrades to enhance their firepower, but must manage limited ammunition and resources. Coordinating positions and tactics is essential to surviving the onslaught.
The initially simple creatures become more aggressive and threatening over time. Dealing with swarming "slugs" while also handling larger, more powerful enemies requires players to constantly adapt their approach. The game does not hold the player's hand, and mastering the combat and survival mechanics is key to progressing.
The open-world design, weapon progression system, and dynamic difficulty work together to create an engaging and challenging gameplay loop. The focus on cooperative exploration and defense against dangerous foes results in a tense, atmospheric survival experience that players seem to enjoy.