External Visions

Name: External Visions
Rating: 6 (64 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: team BitClub

Nov 15, 2017

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
boss gated
Semi-Linear

Summary

An artistic metroidvania with a classic NES era gameplay, taking the player through the life of an average man escaping his depression in a partly imaginary world he created around him. Fight more than 60 enemy types and 5 bosses, uncover more than 160 areas and unlock all powers and items.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Linux
- Steam Deck
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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External Visions

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