Elex

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  • Summary: Advanced in technology, civilized and with a population of billions, Magalan was a planet looking to the future. Then the meteor hit. Those who survived are now trapped in a battle to survive, a struggle to decide the fate of a planet. At the center of this fight is the element "Elex". AAdvanced in technology, civilized and with a population of billions, Magalan was a planet looking to the future. Then the meteor hit. Those who survived are now trapped in a battle to survive, a struggle to decide the fate of a planet. At the center of this fight is the element "Elex". A precious, limited resource that arrived with the meteor, Elex can power machines, open the door to magic, or re-sculpt life into new, different forms. But which of these choices should be the future of Magalan? Can technology, or magic save this world? Or will this new power destroy all those left alive amongst the ruins? Elex is an action, role-playing open world game for PC and Consoles, developed by Piranha Bytes, creators of the award winning Gothic series and is set in a brand new, post-apocalyptic, Science-Fantasy universe where magic meets mechs.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 19
  3. Negative: 5 out of 19
  1. GameCritics
    Oct 25, 2017
    85
    Elex is the best game Piranha Bytes has ever made. They’ve taken all the lessons learned on plotting, worldbuilding and character development from their work on Risen and Gothic and applied it something far more ambitious. The result is a truly great action-RPG, full of interesting characters, memorable quests, and amazing environments. While Elex‘s story comes to a satisfying conclusion and all the questions Jax starts with are definitively answered, it ends with the suggestion that there’s a much bigger story on the way, and I can’t wait for it to arrive.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 1, 2017
    70
    So, you need to be patient and committed to get much out of ELEX, but give it a chance, and there’s a soul in there that should grow on anyone who enjoys their RPGs. The distinctive setting, wonderful world and quest design, and scope of the narrative are all genuinely admirable, and play to Piranha Byte’s strengths as, along with Cyanide, the most prominent and creative B-grade RPG developer out there.
  3. IGN Italia
    Nov 12, 2017
    70
    Elex is a raw diamond full of flaws but with too much value to consider it as an ugly and wrong game. Give it time, be patient and it will capture you.
  4. Critical Hit
    Nov 9, 2017
    60
    Elex is far from perfect. It can be a frustrating experience and the horrible combat system could be a deal breaker, but it’s undeniably an ambitious title with a promising future.
  5. Game Revolution
    Oct 16, 2017
    50
    Elex could well be this generation's cult favorite RPG, much like Two Worlds was mine, and the developer of Gothic and Risen has easily made its most beautiful and interesting setting yet. The world of Magalan is intriguing with its blend of technology and magic, but it's unfortunate that the game tucked inside of it is only fun to play half of the time.
  6. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 16, 2017
    50
    There’s a lot of fun to be had in ELEX at higher levels, but the game opens far too slowly and spreads itself out too thin to make any sort of impact.
  7. PSX-Sense.nl
    Oct 19, 2017
    25
    ELEX is an absolute disaster, with in particular one inexcusable flaw: it does not work. At all.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 131
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 131
  3. Negative: 27 out of 131
  1. Gorn221
    Oct 17, 2017
    10
    Awesome factions, story, dialogues, characters, world, exploration, climate, soundtrack and quests.. Not so good fight, animation andAwesome factions, story, dialogues, characters, world, exploration, climate, soundtrack and quests.. Not so good fight, animation and graphics. I recommend to everybody who likes great stories.… Expand
  2. Nerevarin1
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Играю на ультра сложности. Игра- симулятор бомжа, который убегает от всего,что движется, кроме тех, за кого 2 и 5 опыта дают. Хотел написатьИграю на ультра сложности. Игра- симулятор бомжа, который убегает от всего,что движется, кроме тех, за кого 2 и 5 опыта дают. Хотел написать много текста, но пока вот думаю о ней, хочется опять вернуться и продолжить играть. Короче, меня она затянула и думаю что до конца точно пройду. Одназначно очень годная РПГ.… Expand
  4. BeiNeludei
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    il gioco verrà sicuramente aggiornato e rifinito nel tempo, ma già dal dayone dico che questo è il miglior gdr 3d in terza persona dopoil gioco verrà sicuramente aggiornato e rifinito nel tempo, ma già dal dayone dico che questo è il miglior gdr 3d in terza persona dopo Witcher 3, sicuramente con aggiornamenti e patch verrà ulteriormente rifinito e migliorato,se vi piacciono i gdr seri e non vi fate pippe mentali inutili questo è, e sarà un gran gioco, poi chiaramente fate come vi pare.
    PS: dopo alcune ore di gioco spese a parlare con vari npc,confermo un gdr ECCELLENTE.    … Expand
  5. abaddon11
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Bon jeux a condition de pas faire n importe quoi, et de rester a proximite de la zone de depart histoire de pouvoir se stuffer sans peine enBon jeux a condition de pas faire n importe quoi, et de rester a proximite de la zone de depart histoire de pouvoir se stuffer sans peine en revendant les loots a un marchand specifique et non regardant sur l origine de ceux ci dans le village berzerk du depart...c est sur si vous la jouez presse de decouvrir le monde , vous allez juste servir de mac do a la faune locale, je joue en facile car le jeux est tout de meme tres dur si on fait n imp, cela dit agreable gameplay dans la lignee de gothic 3… Expand
  6. Pyrokar
    Oct 17, 2017
    8
    I can't understand the peoples, who leaves 0 by only graphic! Really? For you guys, atmosphere and story are indifferent?
    About game. Of    I can't understand the peoples, who leaves 0 by only graphic! Really? For you guys, atmosphere and story are indifferent?
    About game. Of course, graphics are really bad for 2017, but wait, if you need a good graphics, go play in smthg from big and great company's. That young game, with a lot of bugs, (which there is in every game from biggest company) have a good story. I think, you must play this game only if you appreciate lore and plot, not a graphics/performance.    … Expand
  7. Reddrag0852
    Oct 17, 2017
    6
    Calm the **** down.
    The reason we see a continuous rehash of games that seem to be copies of one another is because we give no leeway for    Calm the **** down.
    The reason we see a continuous rehash of games that seem to be copies of one another is because we give no leeway for smaller companies trying to break into the AAA scene.
    The game is not a masterpiece, but it's 100% enjoyable.    … Expand
  8. hyun8801
    Aug 23, 2020
    0
    How do these **** working in piranha bytes always get enough investments and funds to make another game? All of their games are **** beyondHow do these **** working in piranha bytes always get enough investments and funds to make another game? All of their games are **** beyond redemption and Elex is no exception.… Expand

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