Final Exam (video game)
| Final Exam | |
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| Developer(s) | Mighty Rocket Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Focus Home Interactive |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows |
| Release date(s) |
Microsoft Windows Xbox Live Arcade |
| Genre(s) | Beat 'em up, Shooter, Platform |
Final Exam (formerly Obscure[1]) is a side-scroller video game developed by Mighty Rocket Studio for Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and Microsoft Windows. Trailers and stage demo were shown at E3 2013 [2] The game is a major departure from the Obscure franchise's regular 3D gameplay, being a 2D game. Up to 4 players can work together to survive the outbreak. Many people compared the game as a 2D version of Resident Evil Outbreak or Left 4 Dead.
Reception
Initial pre-release feedback of the game was mixed. This was due to the fact that Mighty Rocket Studios was releasing a major change in the genre for Obscure. The negative feedback caused the developer to change the name of the game to Final Exam.[3]
On 25 October 2013, Mighty Rocket Studios released an exclusive limited PC demo of the game on their site. Reception for the demo was very positive, with Retro Gamer Boy being the first to publish their review, giving the game an A+ score, saying: "What can we say about Final Exam? We had a lot of fun! The game has great graphics, energizing action and combat, great music, and some pretty neat game design. We cannot wait until November 5th so we can get the full game!" [4]
Upon full release, the game received mixed reviews. Matt Beaudette of Hardcore Gamer gave the game a 3.5/5, saying "There are better options available for those simply looking for a cheap sidescroller to play once and forget about. Those who can get invested in learning and mastering a deep combat system, however, will find a lot to like in Final Exam"[5]SmoothTown.net wrote "This is a fine starting point for whatever future holds for the ObScure franchise," however noted problems with repetitiveness and cheap boss fights awarding the game a 3/5.[6]
References
- ↑ Hamza Aziz. "Obscure now called Final Exam, still looks fun". Destructoid. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- ↑ Final Exam at GameSpot
- ↑ "Obscure now called final exam". Retrieved 27 October 2013.
- ↑ "Obscure final exam review". Retrieved 27 October 2013.
- ↑ Beaudette, Matt (2013-11-05). "Review: Final Exam". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 2013-11-25.
- ↑ "Review: Final Exam". Retrieved 10 November 2013.