Eximius: Seize the Frontline

[Jarhead0331]

This is a promising little indie game I came across the other day. The developer was kind enough to give me a few codes for their closed beta test. I've tried it out and so far, I've been pleasantly surprised. Its very enjoyable and looks like it could successfully blend FPS combat with RTS gameplay. If you're interested in a code, PM me.

Eximius combines tactical First Person Shooter gameplay with high level strategic decision-making of a Real-time Strategy(RTS) game. The game features a competitive 5v5 team battles where players square off in a post apocalyptic urban environment.

Play as a Commander ( RTS ) ; build base, train an army and call down support abilities to help your allies on the ground to gain territory.

Play as an Officer ( FPS ) ; lead your infantry squad into combat and crush your enemies with your agile tactics or brute force. Capture resources for your team, upgrade weapons and equip your squad with suitable weapons.

Eximius provides a multi-role gameplay experience where each player could choose to play a diversely different role and fight not only with brawns but also with their brains. An expert shooter could be outnumbered, ambushed and overwhelmed if caught in a wrong position. While a scheming officer could be assassinated in the right moment at the frontline.

Objectives
The objective of the gameplay is to win by holding down the most victory points. Alternatively , if your forces are powerful enough , you can completely destroy your enemy's base and win the match immediately. The command headquarters cannot be rebuilt and the game will be instantly over.

Factions
Axeron Corporation ( AXR )

AXR is private research organisation that turned into a security contractor out of global needs. Being at the forefront of science, many believes that this wealthy organisation holds key technologies that could bring about global peace. With limited manpower , the Axeron industrial complex produces highly advanced drones for their workforce , both for military and nonmilitary use. This elusive organisation operates in an extremely organised and stealthy manner. Nations that choose to fund AXR do so for their advanced scientific capability and confidence that they will be the solution to the growing mutant threat.

Global Security Force ( GSF )

A peacekeeping organisation set up after the first initial great war; the GSF foundation is built upon the principles of securing the walls, recovering human survivors and rebuilding the civilized world. They command the largest military force in the world and operates on a near limitless budget. Nations that choose to fund GSF do so for their vast armies and their global presence.

Features

Seamless Transition
As a commander , you are also an officer. But you have the extra capability to switch to top down RTS interface to build bases and command units. An aggressive commander can also join the battle in the frontline but they are normally expected to stay in relative safety and manage base development. Commander needs to be nominated by the team.

Base Building
As the gameplay of Eximius revolves around Team vs Team battles, each team shares a base, resource and technology tree. RTS Commander to support the battle operations by training infantry units and vehicles,building bases and call in airstrikes or support abilities.

Train Armies
Commander can train AI infantry and assign them to players. Leading them as a frontline officer; your squad will fight with you sensibly , taking cover and help you both offensively and defensively.

Tactical Battles
Decide your combat roles and purchase weapons suitable to your play style and tactics. Your weapon and equipment determine your roles in the team. Respond to enemy strategy with appropriate firepower and equipments; be it vehicles , massive amount of infantry or sneaky players.

Unlock Technologies
As your resources and technology grow, you can construct increasingly powerful units such as armored vehicles, gunships and elite soldiers. Your team can also gain powerful team abilities when you tech up to new tiers. Call down artillery, deploy quick-response force or launch EMP strikes.

BattleSuits
The pinnacle of each team's firepower is the legendary battle-suit. Equipping battlesuits allow players to use powerful abilities, have increased stats and is able to push the frontline much faster. Officers will have choice of several choice of battlesuits, each with their own play style and set of abilities.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/505740/

[jomni]

Still have a code?

[Jarhead0331]

Still have a code?

Yup. Check your PM.

[HoodedHorseJoe]

I think everyone else should come before me in terms of priority, but on the off chance no-one else takes the plunge, I'd be interested in checking this one out.

[jomni]

Ok. Played a bit. Nice concept.   

You can play like a traditional RTS (which many people hate now), i.e. build bases and capture points on the map.  Then you have key AI (or player) driven commanders that keep attacking the enemy base. I haven't found a way to command them directly.  But in multiplayer mode, I guess human players won't listen to your commands anyway.  You can assign soldiers to follow the key commanders, or directly command the soldiers yourself.  The commander can also go in FPS mode and duke it out in a firefight.  But why do so?

Alternatively, if someone is already playing commander.  You can run around the map, capture objectives and kill the enemy as the commander assigns you some assets and squad mates. 

I have not been able to go online multiplayer (no one hosting?), just local skirmish against bots.

[Jarhead0331]

^yeah. There probably aren't that many people playing. It's not released yet and this is a small closed beta test.

[Jarhead0331]

Greetings Officer!

Hope you are enjoying the Closed Beta so far. As usual, if you have any suggestions on how we can improve the game, you can always drop by our Discord or Steam Forums.

We've been getting a lot of feedback recently on being unable to find games. The main reasons are because players are online at a different time and are searching on different servers.

Saying so, we would like to invite everyone to join our weekly PVP Fest. With this event, we hope to rally everyone to have the full Eximius experience. You can find the time for the event in your local timezone below.

US - Saturday
8 PM PDT/ 11PM EST

EU - Saturday
3 PM BST

SEA - Saturday
9 PM SGT

SA - Coming Soon

Eventhough these are region specific events, we welcome players from all region to participate.

A lot of of current beta testers are currently using Discord to set up games and discuss strategies. So come and join the community!

See you on the Frontline, Officer.

Community Links
Dont forget to join us on Twitter, Facebook, Discord Server and our Steam Store page! Checkout the community and form your teams before heading to the Frontline.

[jomni]

Glad to know their SEA server is in Singapore.