Every now and then, a new trailer arrives showing a game from a genre we've seen before but it shows a new gameplay twist which sells you from the moment you've seen it.

This title is no exception... or rather it is in this case.

Exception is a brand new platformer from developer Traxmaster Software which takes place inside an elderly persons computer which has a virus, this is purely done to set up the narrative.

From that point forward, well... check out the details but more importantly the trailer below...

An old woman’s computer has been taken over by ‘Titan’, a totalitarian virus set to destroy the operating system. Players take on the role of a hero who must vanquish the malicious invader that is crippling the system before it crashes. Using easy controls, traverse through timed byte-sized levels, overcome various obstacles and enemies as quickly as possible to secure a place on one of the online leaderboards catered to different playstyles.

Whether the player chooses an evasion tactic or straight up combat, Exception’s classic platforming experience features an innovative level shifting mechanic, which spices up the gameplay and reveals secret pathways and collectables. Combining two-dimensional action with a three-dimensional world, Exception offers a fresh take on the classic platforming experience.

Is this a game which might interest you? Do you usually avoid platformers but might make an exception for this one?

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