Archetype Entertainment has revealed the trailer for their new sci-fi role-playing game Exodus, where players can explore the universe and human colonies post-Earth. Matthew McConaughey is set to star, but his role remains undisclosed.
Game Trailer Release
In the recently released trailer, gamers got a glimpse of the space travel mechanics in Exodus, featuring a ship flying around an Earth-like planet. The trailer introduced Jun, who will be the protagonist. Jun wields unique powers known as celestial tech and is part of an unnamed ship’s crew. The crew’s mission involves traversing hostile and mysterious sites in search of riches.
Exodus Gameplay Features
The trailer is filled with rich visuals that showcase the characters’ space suits, scenic environments, and tools aiding in mission completion. The combat scenes reveal various opponents that players must defeat using strategy, strength, and a diverse arsenal to overcome differences in size and power. These opponents include a gigantic modified bear and a four-armed modified beast. The element Livestone is central to both gameplay and narrative.
Mass Effect Comparisons
Before its release, Exodus was highly anticipated, with gamers comparing it to the Mass Effect series. The game’s development was led by BioWare alumni James Ohlen and Chad Robertson, incorporating combat mechanics and a relationship-centered gameplay style reminiscent of Mass Effect. The narrative, focused on exploration and interstellar conflicts, evokes Commander Shepard's adventures in BioWare's flagship franchise.
Gamers online are eagerly anticipating the release of Exodus, drawn by its similarities to Mass Effect and the involvement of BioWare veterans in its development. Matthew McConaughey's specific role in the game remains a mystery.