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ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
ELEX is a rpg, open world and singleplayer game
developed by Piranha Bytes
and published by THQ Nordic.
Released on October 17th 2017 is available only on Windows
in 9 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian, Czech and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 18,962 reviews of which 14,121 were positive and 4,841 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. đ
The game is currently priced at 29.99⏠on Steam, but you can find it for 4.20⏠on Instant Gaming.
The Steam community has classified ELEX into these genres:
System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 3570, AMD FX-6350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7850 2GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound card
User reviews & Ratings
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Elex is not an accessible game and doesn't make a great first impression but it deserves more than one chance. Fans of Piranha Games should prepare themselves for more of what they love (but they must accept a strange fantasy & sci-fi mix).
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I played the entire game on my steam deck and I honestly loved the game, it will definitely go down as one of my all time favorite games. I honestly couldnât stop playing this game. If you like open world rpg games those is a must try.
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ELEX is one of those rare games that manages to deliver a great experience despite its clunky mechanics and unpolished aspects. While it stumbles in areas like combat, skill design, and it has some dubious story choices, it excels in world-building, character development, and delivering a unique sense of exploration. 1. Story, World-Building, and Exploration One of ELEX's strongest qualities lies in its world and characters rather than its central story. The overarching plot isn't particularly interesting and may not pull you in, but the lore, setting, and characters more than make up for it. The companions are unique and interesting, each with their quirks and complexities that make them stand out. For example, traveling with Arx is absolutely hilarious as his grumpy personality and comments during conversations and exploration are really out of pocket but come out in a natural and fitting way. Even the NPCs are layered and feel authentic, though many are unapologetically self-serving, but it is fitting as it is a reflection of the apocalyptic world they inhabit. Unlike many open-world games, ELEX avoids the pitfall of creating a vast, empty and boring map. Locations are varied and distinct, making exploration feel rewarding and natural. The game also encourages and rewards curiosity by hiding supplies, lore-filled notes, or valuable gear in locations off the beaten path. This isnât a game where youâre mindlessly checking off icons on a map; instead, youâre going to genuinely enjoy exploring each house, factory or dome you come across. The gameâs three factions are another highlight. Theyâre all radically different, and youâll probably find reasons to both love and hate them. Theyâre well fleshed out and I found all of them to provide interesting skills and equipment that shine in their own way. My only complaint here is that the faction choice doesnât make that much of an impact story-wise besides some extra quests for that specific faction. 2. The Gameplay ELEX doesnât hold your hand, and this tough-love approach to gameplay is both a strength and a weakness, depending on who you might ask. Personally, I enjoyed it. You begin the game as a weak character, with even basic enemies posing a serious threat to your survival. This difficulty encourages approaches you mightâve not considered in other RPGs. Youâll find yourself using the environment to your advantage, youâll bait enemies into traps or lure them toward NPCs for help. At times, you might even find yourself running for survival. Itâs a tough start, but it makes getting stronger feel so much more rewarding. 3. The Combat The best word to describe combat: jank. Youâll be dealing with a lot of issues such as: ⢠Enemies hitting you from absurd ranges or weird angles. ⢠Fighting on slopes (good luck landing a hit on uneven ground). ⢠Controls being unresponsive, one frequent example is when youâre drinking a potion and suddenly you canât turn around, being stuck in an awkward strafing animation. Ranged combat is better, but it doesnât redeem the overall experience. Itâs not unplayable, but itâs definitely the weakest part of the game. 4. The Skill System and the UI The skill system couldâve been so much better. Outside of faction-specific skills, most of the trees are just boring stat boosts or generic utility like lockpicking or skinning animals. It feels like a missed opportunity to add more interesting gameplay choices. The UI also leaves much to be desired. Itâs bland and feels like minimal effort was put into it. Managing menus is a pain, and the trading screen, in particular, is chaotic, lumping most items together into a disorganized mess with the exception of weapons and armors. 5. The Cold System Instead of the usual Good vs. Evil morality system, ELEX uses a Cold System, which measures how emotional or detached your character is. In theory, it sounds cool but itâs kind of a mess. Youâre going to be forced to pick options you donât agree with just to balance your âColdâ level, because it affects outcomes later in the game. It feels forced and takes away from the roleplaying experience. TLDR ELEX is janky, clunky, and downright frustrating at times but thatâs part of its charm. The world-building, exploration, and characters are great, and even though the game has its flaws, itâs still a pretty nice experience.
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Plays like Fallout 4 meets Witcher 3, with a big world to explore, interesting factions and world, and a jetpack. The difficulty makes it a fun kind of challenging. It's pretty well optimized too. From the moment you reach the first town, you can feel the absolute pure RPG SOVL radiating from this game. It's from the studio behind timeless genre standards Gothic I, II, and Risen. There's a character interaction somewhere in this game where the playable character quips to an NPC during dialogue, that, and i'm gonna paraphrase here - "let me guess, there's an upper level to the city, and I'm(sic) not allowed?", it hit like a "he said the line" nostalgia reference joke vibe that really drives home that these guys still got it. Definitely worth a try.
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It's horribly janky with some questionable design choices. The combat and enemy ai is the worst I've seen in 20 years of gaming. Attributes are a joke and serve only to gate-keep you from equipping weapons and armor and barely actually affect the stats they are named for, which was confusing. It uses a horrifically implemented stamina system that only YOU are bound to, NOT enemies. Hit detection and hitboxes barely function. Idk how this mess was approved to be ready to released but I'm glad it was, because it's been one of the best experiences in gaming I've ever played.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ELEX is currently priced at 29.99⏠on Steam.
ELEX is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 29.99⏠on Steam.
ELEX received 14,121 positive votes out of a total of 18,962 achieving a rating of 7.32.
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ELEX was developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic.
ELEX is playable and fully supported on Windows.
ELEX is not playable on MacOS.
ELEX is not playable on Linux.
ELEX is a single-player game.
There is a DLC available for ELEX. Explore additional content available for ELEX on Steam.
ELEX does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
ELEX supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
ELEX is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for ELEX.
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Game modes
Features
Online players
52
Developer
Piranha Bytes
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Release
17 Oct 2017
Platforms
Remote Play
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