Erra: Exordium

I like the look, but playing through it really wasn't fun. Though you definitely get used to it, the combat is quite clunky and punishing. There's a specific parry move you kinda have to use all the time, and the timing on it feels way wrong, even after you master it. The whole game feels designed to have you replay the same sections over an over. Walk into the room - turret behind your back. Jump down a hatch, surprise enemy you can't dodge. It's often not about skill and more about nasty traps which you only know to deal with after reloading the section. It gets much easier after the first boss when game starts throwing more checkpoints, upgrades and ammo at you, but getting to that part is painful. I've literally uninstalled the game in frustration, but came back to collect a few more steam cards. The story starts with an interesting set up, but then it's kinda formulaic and boring.

Erra: Exordium, developed by Fair Pixel LLC and published by Kirkidexi LTD, is a 2D action-adventure that distinguishes itself through a rare combination of mythological inspiration and industrial dystopia. Drawing heavily from Sumerian and Akkadian influences while embedding them in a dieselpunk framework, the game constructs a world that feels both ancient and mechanized, where remnants of civilization coexist with cold, unfeeling technology. This unusual blend gives the experience a strong identity from the outset, creating a setting that feels deliberately unfamiliar yet internally consistent. The gameplay unfolds within a side-scrolling structure that emphasizes precision, timing, and careful decision-making. Combat is deliberate rather than flashy, requiring players to read enemy patterns and respond with measured actions. Encounters are often tense, as mistakes can be costly, and the game rarely allows players to feel completely in control. This design encourages a methodical approach, where success depends on understanding the rhythm of combat rather than overpowering opponents. While the mechanics are relatively straightforward, the emphasis on timing gives them weight, t…

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very fun. loved the art and story. parrying and shooting feels good. steamdeck ran it perfectly

The game hooks you instantly with its look, and appearance is really amazing. Seriously, I cannot even imagine how long it took to make such beautiful atmosphere, really wow. Despite of clunky and uncomfortable controls, movement and combat - it is playable, just get to use it. Definitely worth to try.

Absolutely horrible game. Sad, because the graphics and post-apocalyptic theme is pretty cool, but the mechanics are absolute garbage. Mobility is extremely limited, making it feel like a total slog. You can't reload and dodge, you have to walk around and let the 2-3 second animation play itself out to actually reload. Parrying timing compared to other games is nowhere near as refined. You have to intentionally parry way earlier than you would to get the parry off. Got to the first boss and literally not even 5 bullets put a dent in its health bar, meanwhile you're getting blasted with homing rockets, bombs from the sky, zombie robots coming after you -- and your endurance meter runs out after a few slides. LOL. No thanks. Very disappointed.