The Exit 8 has now been released on Android, bringing a unique blend of elements to the platform. Developed by Kotake Create and published by Playism, this game is available for $3.99. It's a walking simulator with a twist, enveloped in an eerie atmosphere that challenges you at every step.
A Creepy Walking Adventure
In The Exit 8, you navigate an endless underground passageway resembling a Japanese metro station. You find yourself trapped in a loop where the tiles, lights, posters, and even a solitary man walking towards you repeat incessantly. The core challenge lies in spotting anomalies. These could range from a poster with a different graphic, flickering lights, to more obvious signs like a river of blood flowing across the floor. The game's mechanics hinge on your ability to notice these subtle changes and respond swiftly.
If you detect something unusual, you must turn back. If not, keep moving forward. Your objective is to reach the eighth exit without making a mistake, which means correctly spotting and reacting to anomalies eight consecutive times. Fail to do so, and you'll have to start over.
The Exit 8 Lets You Soak in a Surreal, Unsettling Atmosphere
The game's design draws inspiration from liminal spaces and the concept of the Backrooms. The setting mirrors real Japanese metro stations, such as Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station in Tokyo, capturing the essence of claustrophobic corridors and repetitive architecture.
The Exit 8 encourages active engagement with your environment, urging you to scrutinize the smallest details that could indicate danger or a shift in reality. This constant questioning of your memory and perception ensures that each playthrough feels unique.
Originally released for PC in November 2023, it took Kotake Create about nine months to develop the game. Upon its release, The Exit 8 garnered 1.4 million downloads worldwide on Steam. Now, with its mobile launch, you can experience this unsettling journey on your Android device via the Google Play Store.
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