Info about EXD - Extra Dimensional:

Official game description:
AN EXPECTED HERO. A WORLD BEYOND IMAGINATION.
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You are **Max Ventura**, an ordinary delivery guy working for Megazon. When a dimensional rift tears through your warehouse, everything changes. You are pulled into **Erath**, a fantasy world tainted by ancient relics from Earth.
Armed with the **Quantum Glove** and the powers granted by the **Dimensional Guardians**, you must journey across a realm of dragons, mutant creatures, and magic.
Recover lost Earth artifacts, grow stronger, survive deadly traps, and uncover the truth about the **First Chosen,** a mysterious figure who failed the same mission long before you.
PHYSICS THAT FEEL REAL.
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In **EXD**, your hands are your greatest weapon.  
Every object reacts with astonishing realism: feel the weight of the weapons you wield, the texture of every surface you touch, and the precision of full physical interaction.
The **Quantum Glove** grants you telekinetic power. Summon **fireballs** between your palms, hurl **ice spikes**, and unleash devastating **lightning bolts**.
You’ll feel the energy vibrate through your fingertips.
UNCOVER POWERFUL WEAPONS. FACE YOUR ENEMIES.
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The world of **Erath** is filled with secrets. Survive traps, solve puzzles, and discover legendary weapons and artifacts, the **Minar Alloy Blades**, the **Wands**, and the **Timelox**, capable of slowing time itself.
When your glove’s energy runs low, these relics become your lifeline against fully physical enemies.  
Undead hordes, mutant insects, Dragonids, and powerful wizards serving the Emperor will stop at nothing to keep you from cleansing Erath of Earth’s corruption.
Explore every forgotten corner... and uncover treasures powerful enough to change your destiny.
A FEAST FOR THE SENSES.
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**EXD** brings the world of Erath to life with breathtaking visual fidelity, inspired by classic fantasy artists **Frank Frazetta** and **Boris Vallejo**.  
Explore vast crystal caverns, witness stunning landscapes, and descend into ancient underground temples that will leave you speechless.
The **orchestral soundtrack** evolves dynamically with your actions, sweeping melodies for exploration, intense arrangements for battle.
With **3D spatial audio**, you’ll hear the wind howl through the canyons, the roar of a creature behind stone walls, and the crackle of lightning surrounding you.  
A world so vivid, you’ll forget the danger lurking behind its beauty.

Release date: Apr 16, 2026

Categories: First-Person Perspective, Action Adventure, Puzzle Solving, Physics Simulation, VR Support, Exploration, Telekinesis, Inventory Management


- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: The game generally performs well on high-end hardware with 16GB+ VRAM, despite some minor issues. Performance is more mixed on systems with 12-15GB VRAM, though data is limited.
  - Sample size: 26 (34% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is heavily weighted toward Windows PCs with 10GB+ VRAM.
  - Windows 16GB+ VRAM (positive, 10 reports): The game runs well on high-end systems, with minor performance dips and occasional stuttering that can often be resolved.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (positive, 9 reports): Limited reports indicate generally good performance, with occasional crashes.
  - Caveats: 26 of 77 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is heavily weighted toward Windows PCs with 10GB+ VRAM.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 8.0h
  - Story completion: 4.0h
  - Session length: 3.5h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct references to playtime for EXD - Extra Dimensional. The first two quotes indicate that the game can be completed in a little over 8 hours, suggesting a typical game completion time. The third quote mentions a story duration of just over 4 hours, which aligns with the story completion time. The fourth quote suggests a session length of 3.5 hours, indicating a typical single-session length. There is no direct evidence provided for endgame playtime.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game offers a fun experience with great visuals and mechanics, but initial technical issues and repetitiveness can hinder early enjoyment. The fun starts after overcoming these barriers.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Reaching the creative and well-thought-out solutions in the game.
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Performance issues; Bugs and glitches; Repetitive sections
  - Unlock drivers: Creative solutions; Well-thought-out mechanics
  - Conditions: Good visuals and music; Engaging mechanics; Addictive gameplay
- Player Archetypes:
  - Indie Supporter (buy)
    - Motivation: Supporting indie developers and the PCVR platform.
    - Playstyle: Supportive and encouraging, focusing on the potential of indie games.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: PCVR Master Race; Indie Supporter
    - Reference games: Half-Life: Alyx; Boneworks
  - Casual Enjoyer (sale)
    - Motivation: Having fun and enjoying the game.
    - Playstyle: Casual and relaxed, focusing on enjoyment rather than perfection.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: VR gamer
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Immersive Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Experiencing high-quality, immersive gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Immersive and detail-oriented, focusing on the overall experience.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: VR enthusiast
    - Reference games: Half-Life: Alyx


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Impressive Visuals and Graphics (weight 0.97): The game features highly praised graphics and visuals, described as engaging, beautiful, and well-crafted. Players appreciate the art style, lighting effects, and overall aesthetic.
- Engaging and Humorous Story (weight 0.53): The story is well-written, engaging, and humorous. Players appreciate the narrative, voice acting, and the overall atmosphere created by the story.
- Enjoyable Gameplay Experience (weight 0.5): Players find the gameplay enjoyable and satisfying, with a mix of exploration, puzzles, and combat. The game is described as fun and engaging.
- Superb Physics and Interactions (weight 0.42): The physics in the game are highly praised for being interactive and immersive. Players enjoy the physics-based combat and interactions.
- VR Support and Mechanics (weight 0.41): The game supports various VR hardware and offers good VR mechanics. Players appreciate the VR handling and the overall VR experience.
- Good Music and Sound Design (weight 0.36): The music and sound effects are engaging and well-balanced. Players appreciate the sound design and the overall audio experience.
- Clever and Satisfying Puzzles (weight 0.33): The puzzles in the game are well-designed and enjoyable. Players appreciate the physics-based puzzles and the clever solutions required.
- Positive Reception and Recommendations (weight 0.32): The game is highly recommended for VR enthusiasts and achievement hunters. Players appreciate the overall quality and attention to detail.
- Fun Combat and Weapon Design (weight 0.28): The combat in the game is fun and satisfying. Players appreciate the melee combat, weapon design, and the overall combat mechanics.
- Appreciation for Developers (weight 0.27): Players appreciate the work of the development team, describing them as talented and passionate. The game is seen as a masterpiece and a well-crafted experience.
- Language Support and Accessibility (weight 0.19): The game supports multiple languages, including Portuguese, Russian, and Italian. Players appreciate the language support and accessibility options.
- Unique and Nostalgic Experience (weight 0.19): The game offers a novel and nostalgic experience, reminiscent of classic PCVR titles. Players appreciate the unique gameplay and the nostalgic elements.

Common complaints:
- Combat mechanics problems (weight 0.61): Combat is described as wonky, lacking, and underwhelming. Specific issues include melee weapons feeling underwhelming and floaty, and sword play feeling off.
- Game bugs and glitches (weight 0.59): The game has various bugs, including errors like falling through maps, getting soft-locked, and game-breaking jank. Players also report occasional stuttering and crashes.
- Movement and physics issues (weight 0.53): Players experience problems with movement, including issues with physics and movement speed. Some specific issues include falling through maps and occasional physics bugs.
- Miscellaneous issues (weight 0.47): Various other issues are reported, including annoying battery changing, lack of hints, and insulting NPCs. Players also report occasional hand sticking issues and rocks not respawning.
- Performance issues (weight 0.47): The game suffers from poor optimization, constant stuttering, and performance dips. Players report needing a powerful PC to run the game smoothly.
- Visual and graphical issues (weight 0.39): The game has several visual and graphical problems, including blurry subtitle text, blurry DLSS implementation, and graphical inconsistencies. Players also report aliasing issues and problems with AI-generated assets.
- Save system issues (weight 0.28): The game's save system is criticized for being poorly implemented, with save points described as horrible and too far apart. Players also report game saves breaking.
- Game length and content (weight 0.25): Players feel the game is too short and lacks content. Specific issues include the game being only the first chapter of a larger story and lacking environmental variety.
- Poor level and puzzle design (weight 0.22): The game's level and puzzle design are criticized for being amateurish and frustrating. Specific issues include a frustrating warehouse level and puzzle design flaws.
- Lack of character progression (weight 0.22): Players are disappointed with the lack of character progression systems, including no real character progression, no skills to level, and no gear or weapons with varying stats.
- Story and dialogue issues (weight 0.21): The game's story and dialogue are criticized for being painful to endure and leaning heavily into humor. Players also report unskippable dialogues and animations.
- Lack of game mechanics (weight 0.19): Players note the absence of several expected game mechanics, such as no jump button, no run/acceleration mechanic, and no dodging or parrying system.

Gameplay feedback:
- Physics-based interactions and combat (weight 0.47): The game features a robust physics system that enhances combat and environmental interactions. Players can manipulate objects and use collision-based mechanics for hands-on engagement.
- Puzzle-solving gameplay (weight 0.33): The game includes a variety of physics-based puzzles that are well-integrated into the gameplay. These puzzles are designed to challenge players and are often combined with combat scenarios.
- Combat mechanics and variety (weight 0.32): The game features diverse combat mechanics, including melee combat, spell use, and boss fights. Players can engage in combat with various enemies, including scorpions.
- Story-driven and interactive gameplay (weight 0.28): The game offers a story-driven experience with interactive elements that keep players engaged. The storytelling is complemented by VR gameplay mechanics.
- Exploration and secrets (weight 0.23): Players can explore various environments and discover hidden secrets. The game encourages exploration through hidden rooms and surprises.
- Graphics and performance (weight 0.22): The game features high-quality graphics and immersive world design. However, there are some performance issues that players may encounter.
- Similarities to other games (weight 0.16): The game draws comparisons to other popular titles like Vertigo, Bonelab, and Half-Life: Alyx. These similarities can be seen in mechanics and level design.
- Linear action adventure (weight 0.12): The game follows a linear action-adventure format with scripted sequences. This structure guides players through a well-defined narrative and gameplay path.
- Telekinesis and inventory management (weight 0.11): Players can use telekinesis mechanics to interact with the environment and manage their inventory. This adds a layer of strategy and convenience to gameplay.
- Collectables and level design (weight 0.11): Players can collect various items throughout the game. The level design is crafted to provide an engaging and immersive experience.
- Soundtrack and voice acting (weight 0.11): The game features a compelling soundtrack and voice acting that enhance the overall experience. These elements contribute to the game's immersive storytelling.
- Parody elements and AI-generated assets (weight 0.1): The game includes parody elements and utilizes AI-generated assets. These features add a unique touch to the game's content and design.
- Checkpoint system (weight 0.07): The game includes a checkpoint system that allows players to save their progress at various points. This feature helps in managing game difficulty and player progression.

Performance notes:
- Performance issues and drops (weight 0.39): Several players report performance issues such as frame drops, FPS drops, and constant stuttering.
- Good performance on high-end hardware (weight 0.38): The game runs well with good graphics on high settings, especially with high-end hardware like a 4070ti and Ryzen 7 5800x.
- DLSS settings and optimization (weight 0.24): There are mentions of DLSS settings and the need for better optimization, including specific mentions of good performance with DLSS enabled.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.3): Many players highly recommend the game, especially for those with the necessary hardware. It is seen as a great option for VR gamers and a strong choice for a first VR game.
- Support indie developers (weight 0.14): Players encourage purchasing the game not only for enjoyment but also to support the indie developers behind it. This sentiment highlights the community's appreciation for indie efforts.
- 100% purchase recommendation (weight 0.09): There is a strong sentiment of a 100% purchase recommendation from players, indicating very high satisfaction.
- Worth trying on PCVR (weight 0.08): The game is considered a no-brainer to try on PCVR, indicating it is a worthwhile experience for PC virtual reality users.
- Crafted for players, good price (weight 0.08): Players feel that the game was crafted with them in mind and that the price is reasonable, adding to the overall positive reception.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Joy (weight 0.14): Players are experiencing joy primarily due to the engaging gameplay mechanics and immersive VR experience. The combination of enjoyable graphics, interactive elements, and a compelling story contributes to a great overall experience.
- Frustration (weight 0.14): Frustration stems from various technical and gameplay issues, including combat mechanics, bugs, and performance problems. The lack of a quicksave feature and difficulty with specific levels, such as the warehouse level, also contribute to player frustration.
- Excitement (weight 0.13): Players are excited about the high-quality graphics, realistic gameplay, and impressive VR experience. The art style, atmosphere, and discovery of secrets and hidden rooms add to the excitement.
- Disappointment (weight 0.09): Disappointment arises from the game not meeting expectations, particularly in terms of gameplay and combat mechanics. Poor performance, physics issues, and graphical inconsistencies also contribute to this feeling.
- Hope (weight 0.04): Players express hope for future improvements, such as better optimization and the replacement of AI-generated art. There is also a desire for continued support and development from the game's creators.
- Excited (weight 0.04): Players are excited about the game's high-quality graphics, immersive gameplay, and engaging storyline. The combination of impressive visuals, voice acting, and physics contributes to a positive and exciting experience.
- Satisfied (weight 0.04): Players feel satisfied with the overall game experience, appreciating the developers' work despite minor complaints such as inventory management issues.
- Disappointed (weight 0.04): Disappointment is caused by underwhelming combat mechanics and the use of AI-generated assets. Mediocre gameplay and performance issues also contribute to this sentiment.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Anger is specifically caused by an insulting NPC, which negatively impacts the player's experience.
- Mixed (weight 0.02): Players have mixed feelings due to the positive aspects of graphics and sound being overshadowed by negative aspects of mechanics and design flaws.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Frustration is caused by multiple design flaws and mechanics issues that hinder the gameplay experience.
- Impressed (weight 0.02): Players are impressed by the overall quality and performance of the game, which stands out as a positive aspect.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Nostalgia is evoked by the game's art style and genre, reminding players of classic or beloved titles from the past.
- Amazement (weight 0.02): Players are amazed by the high-quality graphics, which significantly enhance the visual experience of the game.
- Supportive (weight 0.02): Players feel supportive towards the game studio due to their positive experience with the game and appreciation for the developers' efforts.
- Nostalgic (weight 0.02): Nostalgia is felt as the game reminds players of original PCVR titles, bringing back memories of earlier gaming experiences.}