Premise: The planet Magalan was once a thriving world with advanced technology until one day an enormous meteorite struck the planet killing off most of the populace. A strange exotic substance called ELEX seeped from the meteorite and infected the planet along with mutating most of the local fauna into ravenous creatures. Humanity has slowly been fighting back from the brink of extinction ever since. Fast forward several hundred years. This is where your story starts...

I am really digging this game so far. On the surface it may not seem like much but the deeper you go the more you get drawn in to it. A lot of people have complained about the difficulty of the game, especially in the early stages. It is true that for the first few hours you can expect to die a lot lol. The game does not hold your hand so plan accordingly and save often. Some creatures or enemies can 1-shot you and you really need a few lvls under your belt before you can start making any kind of progress (gaining a companion helps enormously).

The open world feels unique and quite pretty to look at. Long-decreipt buildings overrun with alien roots or the occasional burned out car litter the landscape reminding you of the civilization that was wiped out. Stray too far though off the beaten path and you may encounter enemies much stronger than yourself so be prepared to do your best Usain Bolt impersonation. 8-)

Worth mentioning: Quest givers must be sought out (no giant glowing exclamation marks here lol) and there is usually more than one way to finish a quest which may have lasting ramifications. This is a game about exploration and consequences. Fast travel exists (to an extent) but you are doing yourself a disservice if you are the type of player who is always looking for the shortest path from A to B. There is a ton of lore to be found, discovered, stumbled upon (not to mention loot) and after some time you will be able to more fully appreciate the premise, the denizens of the world, and the competing factions.

If you were to take a dash of S.T.A.L.K.E.R, mix a splash of Fallout New Vegas, and add a squeeze of WItcher you might get a radiated cocktail like ELEX. It's not perfect but it sure ain't bad either. I have been pleasantly surprised by this game and will continue to play it. The game devs have estimated 100+ hours if you take your time (40ish if you rush) to complete the game and I for one intend to take my time. If you think this sort of game may appeal to you, I highly recommend it.

Premise: The planet Magalan was once a thriving world with advanced technology until one day an enormous meteorite struck the planet killing off most of the populace. A strange exotic substance called ELEX seeped from the meteorite and infected the planet along with mutating most of the local fauna into ravenous creatures. Humanity has slowly been fighting back from the brink of extinction ever since. Fast forward several hundred years. This is where your story starts... I am really digging this game so far. On the surface it may not seem like much but the deeper you go the more you get drawn in to it. A lot of people have complained about the difficulty of the game, especially in the early stages. It is true that for the first few hours you can expect to die a lot lol. The game does not hold your hand so plan accordingly and save often. Some creatures or enemies can 1-shot you and you really need a few lvls under your belt before you can start making any kind of progress (gaining a companion helps enormously). The open world feels unique and quite pretty to look at. Long-decreipt buildings overrun with alien roots or the occasional burned out car litter the landscape reminding you of the civilization that was wiped out. Stray too far though off the beaten path and you may encounter enemies much stronger than yourself so be prepared to do your best Usain Bolt impersonation. 8-) Worth mentioning: Quest givers must be sought out (no giant glowing exclamation marks here lol) and there is usually more than one way to finish a quest which may have lasting ramifications. This is a game about exploration and consequences. Fast travel exists (to an extent) but you are doing yourself a disservice if you are the type of player who is always looking for the shortest path from A to B. There is a ton of lore to be found, discovered, stumbled upon (not to mention loot) and after some time you will be able to more fully appreciate the premise, the denizens of the world, and the competing factions. If you were to take a dash of S.T.A.L.K.E.R, mix a splash of Fallout New Vegas, and add a squeeze of WItcher you might get a radiated cocktail like ELEX. It's not perfect but it sure ain't bad either. I have been pleasantly surprised by this game and will continue to play it. The game devs have estimated 100+ hours if you take your time (40ish if you rush) to complete the game and I for one intend to take my time. If you think this sort of game may appeal to you, I highly recommend it.