Exmortis
First things first - don't even bother clicking on this game until it's dark in whatever time-zone you're in. Also I recommend waiting until you're on your own, and preferably you should crank the sound up too. Having spare underpants to hand is also advisable if you are of a nervous disposition. That's the prerequisites over and done with on with the game...

I was a bit dubious at first whether exmortis even was a point'n'click game, it seemed like a simple, if very spooky, flash toy with no real purpose, until I found the locked safe and figured there must be something more going on than I realised at first. Even now (I haven't completed the game), I'm not totally sure what the eventual goal is, but a little point'n'click experience has taught me that it's almost certainly to escape the house (express solution: don't enter the house at the begining and walk away while you can!).

So far I've reached the library (pictured) and figured out that I need to collect some symbols - I don't think I have them all. Post hints, and ask for help, in the comments to this post, but for now I'm off to bed (to have nightmares) and I'll be trying to complete this one in the morning. [hosted at newgrounds].

PS. Ultra-simple first hurdle hint: click 'play this game' on the newgrounds page to play this game!

Entry 940, Tuesday, September 7th 2004, Filed In Games
Rating(76%)

The 139 comments on 'Exmortis' span more than one page, use the links below to see them all by page:

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Mari

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I started this game and tried to get as far as i could but to be honest i had to stop it sicerly scared the he..
out of me sorry to say i have no intentions of trying to play again just a tad bit too gory for my taste whoever thought up this game is one disturbed individual

Comment 1, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 05:27:00 AM

Tarquinn

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i'm pretty much at the same place as you, however i also am not sure i really want to go on, let us know if it gets worse or better as far as the violence and such

Comment 2, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 05:49:00 AM

Graeme

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I'm waiting until darkness falls tonight to play again ;oO

Comment 3, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 07:32:00 AM

Graeme

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While I'm thinking about it another thing to watch in the dark is one of my favourite flash animations - <a href="/article.asp?p=1">The Tramping Ground</a>. It's a spooky midweek the week at lazylaces.

Comment 4, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 07:35:00 AM

Graeme

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Mmmmm... I meant 'this' not 'the' didn't I?

Comment 5, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 07:41:00 AM

Kimothy

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This game is definately creepy. It's a lot like Found Lost, which is also hosted at new grounds.

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view.php?id=128404

I've gotten pretty far, and can say that I'm pretty sure you're right about collecting symbols. I can help anyone up to as far as I got before I got too frustrated. Good game though. Really nice.

Comment 6, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 08:44:00 AM

Graeme

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I was holding out on posting found-lost until I had time to complete a bit more - it will be posted at some point though. Cheers Kimothy.

Comment 7, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 08:48:00 AM

Ace the Inhaler

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Got the safe open. The code is in the attic...

Comment 8, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 01:11:00 PM

Graeme

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...one of the symbols is too.

Comment 9, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 01:23:00 PM

Moj

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What do you do with the books in the library?

Comment 10, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 01:45:00 PM

Anita

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Played this last week so if any one needs help, I'll be glad to share.
Moj, there are two sets of books in the library you can fool with. One is a diary that once read allows you to access Gwen's bedroom. The other is a set of encyclopedias that you use as a key to two of your symbols, just like the clock face.

Comment 11, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 07:39:00 PM

Southern

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Hey, it's no real trouble playing the damn thing, it's living with it after you've completed it! A helluva lot harder and scarier than anything else I've seen so far.

In case you want a break from Teh Fear of Exmortis, may I recommend this alternative film-noir-esque point and click "A Case Of The Crabs"

http://www.otterarchives.com/bountygame.html

Comment 12, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 08:21:00 PM

Incog Neato

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Heh.....I played this game last week........waaayyyyyy creepy!! There are 2 endings that I know of.

I am hoping this guy comes out with more games!

;)

Comment 13, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 08:44:00 PM

Graeme

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Southern: If you hunt back in the archives I've posted both <a href="/article.asp?p=848">a case of the crabs</a> and the follow up game, <a href="/article.asp?p=913">brain hotel</a> - thanks for suggesting some light relief though :o)

Comment 14, Wednesday, September 8th 2004 09:23:00 PM

Keri

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how do you arrange the symbols at the end?

Comment 15, Thursday, September 9th 2004 12:12:00 AM

Anita

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Did you:
1. Look at the picture of the pentagram in the hallway?
2. Look at the clock face and the encyclopedias for three of the symbols?
3. Figured out whose name your spelling?
Hint: upside down and mirrored

Comment 16, Thursday, September 9th 2004 12:36:00 AM

Laura may

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Creeeepy! I'm not easily creeped out but I had to walk away from this one a few times to get my mind on real life for a moment. There are at least 3 different endings...

Comment 17, Thursday, September 9th 2004 04:55:00 AM

Davian

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what do you do with the symbols?

Comment 18, Thursday, September 9th 2004 04:13:00 PM

Yar

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yep... theres 3 diffrent endings. i played this one last week.

Comment 19, Thursday, September 9th 2004 04:34:00 PM

Southern

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Graeme: Sorry about the repost, but I thought it neccessary under the circumstances...

I've only managed to play through two endings...unless you can call the result of the interaction between a silver and sharp object and your player an ending ;)

For anyone who wants to know, I emailed the guy who made this Flash animation via an email contact on Newgrounds to say that I like it and that he's managed to spawn a bit of a cult game. He's pleased that so many people like it and that he's looking to releasing his next Flash game (no details though) in the near future on Newgrounds.com - if it's anything as good as the quality of this one, no matter what the plot is, we'll be in for a treat :)

Comment 20, Thursday, September 9th 2004 11:01:00 PM

Allegra,WICKEDFANONE

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P.S. Besides Graeme's game description (as usual) I think I win for longest comment, at least on this board...

Comment 21, Friday, September 10th 2004 03:47:00 AM

Graeme

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Allegra: I think about 5 different people have sent me 'Found Lost' now (and 'Dead Case' too) - I promise to get these posted soon, not to mention all the other ones sitting in my bookmarks folder right now. Sorry folks, but this is after all <em>lazy</em>laces and not <em>veryefficient</em>laces :o)

Comment 22, Friday, September 10th 2004 07:49:00 AM

Graeme

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BTW - just so you all know that I'm not totally lazy I can let you know that I've been working on a redesign for the site (using my new <a href="/pics/ibm_x40.jpg">X40</a> and daily train commute to good effect).

The new look (at least currently) will be a combo of red, black and white with reorganised menus and a new logo. I'm also scripting it so that you can choose between the new look and the old (blue) style, or any other designs I come up with in the future.

The current 'blue' design has served me well, and I'm still quite attached to it, but it's definately time for a change. You kind of get bored looking at the same thing all the time. Anyway watch this space for the new look, at the current rate of progress it'll probably be on-line quite soon.

Comment 23, Friday, September 10th 2004 08:01:00 AM

Wow

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hey...at the start there's a moon right....now..how can i go through the woods...i dont know what will i click...i just want to ask if it is really scary...coz...im not fund of scary things like this...please tanx

Comment 24, Friday, September 10th 2004 10:29:00 AM

Ace the Inhaler

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Wow: click the house. And click your way through. It's not scary at all, don't worry ;-)

Comment 25, Friday, September 10th 2004 01:47:00 PM

Sassy

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are there any more rooms? been in hallway, cellar, kitchen, library, lounge room, bedroom 1, ensuite, bedroom 2, attic. bit stuck to be honest found symbols and diary and exmortis book another book and the shelf of encyclopedia but have no idea what to do!!

Comment 26, Friday, September 10th 2004 01:45:00 PM

Buji

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Does reading 'Exmortis' help at all? I'm too lazy to read it if it don't. And, it's totally NOT scary!

Comment 27, Friday, September 10th 2004 02:20:00 PM

Sassy

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should i know if i'm near the end? is there something that let's you know you have to arrange to symbols etc?

Comment 28, Friday, September 10th 2004 02:34:00 PM

Daren

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i need help ive opened the safe ,found the key ,been in every room looked at books ,found two letters but dont know what to do now

Comment 29, Friday, September 10th 2004 02:36:00 PM

Jon

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OK I've gone through the tunnels killed the fifth camper & got the key out of the dark hole - the tunnels come to an end & when I return to the room with the air filtration unit room the door locks itself behind me, no where else for me to go...

Comment 30, Friday, September 10th 2004 07:23:00 PM

Wow

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i cant see the house..its really dark...i can only see the moon....where is it?

Comment 31, Saturday, September 11th 2004 07:52:00 AM

Danisaur

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UGH! THIS IS SO AGGRAVATING!

How do I OPEN the cellar door? I found the symbols...but how do you get it opened??

Comment 32, Saturday, September 11th 2004 09:06:00 AM

Anita

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Jon: I had the same problem the first time I played. Grab the axe again and hack back into the tunnels. Go to the second tunnel screen and click along the left wall about 1/2 to 2/3 the way down there is a door.
Wow: Turn up the brightness on your comp. Your gonna need it.
Danisaur: Make sure you have gone through all three of the books, and have clicked on all four of the symbols. Three of the symbols have got to appear in thier own little screens first. Just to be on the safe side, make sure you find all clickable areas. Oh, and visit Gwens bedroom as well.
Hope that helps everybody.

Comment 33, Saturday, September 11th 2004 06:44:00 PM

Incog Neato

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Here is a tip that can be used with most point'n'click games:

When in doubt as to whether or not you have clicked all that is clickable......Hit the 'Tab' key. Each time you hit it it will highlight the various places you can click on each screen. This is especially helpful in 'dark' games such as this one.

Good Luck!

Comment 34, Saturday, September 11th 2004 10:47:00 PM

Becca

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i dont know the order of the codes thingy's. help me please!!!!!

Comment 35, Sunday, September 12th 2004 11:31:00 AM

Dave

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i found three symbols: one in the microwave, one in the attic, and one in the safe. where's the fourth symbol?

Comment 36, Sunday, September 12th 2004 11:39:00 PM

Anita

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becca: If by "codes thingy's" you mean the order of the symbols, I already posted some clues 20 posts up.
dave: It's in the library beside the severed arm.

I just love a game that makes me have to post "Don't forget to check beside the severed arm!".

Comment 37, Monday, September 13th 2004 03:45:00 AM

Ben Leffler

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Hi guys... Ben here (creater of Exmortis)... responding to Southern's news about the next game. It's not a sequel to Exmortis, but a sci-fi horror in the same point-n-click genre' of flash games... It's current working title is "Anomaly".

At the current pace of creation, it won't be available until late-October/early-November... but there will be significant improvements over the Exmortis in various areas. The only problem I am going to have is transferring the melancholy atmosphere of Exmortis to this game. Fingers crossed that I can pull it off!

But so-far-so-good... Going on the first 5 scenes (which I have completed as of yesterday) it's gonna scare the bejezus out of people! Fans of Aliens & Event Horizon (even though Event Horizon could have been SOOO much better) will get a chill out of this one.

For those of you who aren't sci-fi horror fans and are keen to get back in to the story of Exmortis, I am currently writing the story for a prequel to the game where the player will take the role of Xavier Rehayem in the 19th century... and following that a sequel to Exmortis, and maybe Anomaly (depending on the story's success)

Anyway, cheers to all who enjoyed Exmortis... I hope you like my next one... :)

Ben Leffler.

Comment 38, Tuesday, September 14th 2004 06:21:00 AM

Graeme

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Ben: First of all thanks for such a great game! You're responsible for several outbreaks of (enjoyable) goose-bumps. Secondly thanks for taking the time to drop by and update us on the (eagerly awaited) next game. Do you have a mailing list for it's release? If so please sign me up (address at bottom of page) so I can post here asap.

Thanks once again for the excellent work.

Comment 39, Tuesday, September 14th 2004 07:46:00 AM

Nono

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Can anyone help me to open the cellar door? I have clicked everything, although I cannot do anything with the encyclopedia??????

Comment 40, Tuesday, September 14th 2004 02:38:00 PM

Daren

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can anyone please,please,please tell me the order of the symbols cos its driving me insane

Comment 41, Tuesday, September 14th 2004 03:28:00 PM

NEn

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I'm really confused here. So far I have collected a number of sumbols, but I don't understand how to use them with the encyclopedias...
1) Microwave
2) Attic
3) Safe
4) Clock Face
5) Severed Arm
6) Pentagram Picture

Which ones are valid? Only ones written in blood? And when I get to the encyclopedias, nothing happens when I click on them - is it a visual clue or an 'active' clue?

Any thoughts/hints would be much appreciated!

Comment 42, Thursday, September 16th 2004 05:47:00 AM

Ben Leffler

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No worries Graeme... That's a good idea about a mailing... I didn't think of that! :) Yep - not a problem. I'll chuck you on there... if anyone else wants to be notified of it, just drop me an email at ben_leffler@hotmail.com and I'll be sure to let you know when the next one comes out...

Wok and Roll kiddies...
Ben.

Comment 43, Thursday, September 16th 2004 07:41:00 AM

Graeme

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Thanks Ben :o)

Comment 44, Thursday, September 16th 2004 08:15:00 AM

Davian

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Hello, my name is Davian and I'm a Point'nclickoholic. It all started back when I first visited lazylaces.com. Now I'm an addict. I can't get enough. I'm always fiending for my next fix.

Comment 45, Friday, September 17th 2004 04:16:00 PM

Graeme

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Ha! This is my master plan in action. I've got you hooked, now I start charging mega bucks for your next fix. And no whiny e-mails or I cut you off ;o)

Comment 46, Friday, September 17th 2004 08:29:00 PM

Toby

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Complete walkthrough here:
<a href="http://www.freewebs.com/nulleffect/exmortis.htm">
http://www.freewebs.com/nulleffect/exmortis.htm</a>

Comment 47, Wednesday, September 22nd 2004 01:10:00 PM

Two stooges

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im sooo confused help me!! i only found threee symbols, wheres the fourth one?? i went in all the rooms that i can get into, the attic, the lounge, the library, the two bedroom things, with the little chick, the bathroom, the one with the no handle, but then it says it ajar or whatever, i tried getting the cellar door, but it says its unlocked, but somethings holding it back, heeeelp me

Comment 48, Friday, September 24th 2004 07:16:00 PM

Buji

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I found the tunnels and got a key but now I can't get out of the tunnels or the cellar.

Comment 49, Wednesday, September 29th 2004 05:29:00 PM

Buji

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Forget it, I done it. A bit gory, but not scary. 7/10

Comment 50, Wednesday, September 29th 2004 06:32:00 PM

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