4 Reviews:
YaBoiMarcAntony
Exordium took me by surprise in a few ways. For one, it's far longer than I expected it to me, thinking it would take me no more than half an hour when in fact it took me three and some change. This is by no means a negative, and the length is by all means necessary to the game. Its exploration of its key gimmicks feels well measured, paced out excellently, ultimately concise. So many saves I'd just marvel at the ingenuity of, so many felt impossibly clean and well-executed. I never felt like any one stage was spinning its wheels, each save felt like it was a unique, interesting exploration of what its given gimmick or gimmicks could do. This culminates in the finale, which not only entertains many interesting combinations of the game's overall gimmicks, but tests you on your usage of them and makes sure you've developed great proficiency with everything Exordium has to offer.
The overall story of the game is interesting, in part because it exists at all. I like the idea of this cursed game that seems to have a mind of its own and changes against the owner's wishes. I would like to have seen it explored further, but I don't mind that the game lacks in this regard given the context.
If you have any love for modern needle, then this is an absolute must play. Exordium inspires me as a creator, and I hope it inspires others, too.
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The overall story of the game is interesting, in part because it exists at all. I like the idea of this cursed game that seems to have a mind of its own and changes against the owner's wishes. I would like to have seen it explored further, but I don't mind that the game lacks in this regard given the context.
If you have any love for modern needle, then this is an absolute must play. Exordium inspires me as a creator, and I hope it inspires others, too.
Rating: 9.0 90
Difficulty: 65 65
Jan 7, 2026
Charm
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Secret Santa is one of my favorite times of year in IWC. I always love to see what my friends and other people in the community make, and Lucster is no exception to this.
Exordium has at least three stages, each of them introducing a new gimmick. Every new gimmick shown to the player fits well in the ecosystem of each stage, and the jumps, movements, and pathing always feel satisfying to pull off. There are almost no saves in this game that feel rough around the edges or awkward, and I acknowledge that may be appealing to some which, to each their own, but I think it allows for the gimmicks to take the center of attention in every stage, rather than JUST the raw needle.
Another appeal of this game is the amount of easter eggs and secrets you can find throughout, ranging from small little jokes to revealing pieces of a mystery. Some aren't that hard to find, but others will require you to think a little outside the box. You might notice oddities throughout the game, try messing around if you can! You are bound to find something eventually...
[0] Likes
Secret Santa is one of my favorite times of year in IWC. I always love to see what my friends and other people in the community make, and Lucster is no exception to this.
Exordium has at least three stages, each of them introducing a new gimmick. Every new gimmick shown to the player fits well in the ecosystem of each stage, and the jumps, movements, and pathing always feel satisfying to pull off. There are almost no saves in this game that feel rough around the edges or awkward, and I acknowledge that may be appealing to some which, to each their own, but I think it allows for the gimmicks to take the center of attention in every stage, rather than JUST the raw needle.
Another appeal of this game is the amount of easter eggs and secrets you can find throughout, ranging from small little jokes to revealing pieces of a mystery. Some aren't that hard to find, but others will require you to think a little outside the box. You might notice oddities throughout the game, try messing around if you can! You are bound to find something eventually...
Rating: 9.5 95
Difficulty: 65 65
Jan 8, 2026
Delicious Fruit
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