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Exception — Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
How much is Exception on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One? Exception costs $1.99 on the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Microsoft Store. It is cheapest in Turkey at about $0.14. It has 32 Xbox achievements. Price last checked: .
Cost per achievement$0.06
Game IDBSSKLHHH96DS
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Turkey — cheapest worldwide
6.79 TL · ≈ $0.14 at today's rate
Save $1.85vs your region
PaymentThe Turkish Microsoft Store only takes Turkish payment methods, so a foreign card won't go through — you top up the wallet with Turkish (TL) Microsoft Store gift cards instead.
| Region | Local price | In $ | vs you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Local payment onlyThe Turkish Microsoft Store only takes Turkish payment methods, so a foreign card won't go through — you top up the wallet with Turkish (TL) Microsoft Store gift cards instead. | 6.79 TL | $0.14 | −$1.85 |
 India Local payment onlyThe Indian Microsoft Store only takes Indian payment methods, so a foreign card won't go through — you top up the wallet with Indian (INR) Microsoft Store gift cards instead. | Rs 129 | $1.35 | −$0.64 |
 Japan | ¥234 | $1.46 | −$0.53 |
 New Zealand | $2.90 | $1.72 | −$0.27 |
 Canada | $2.49 | $1.79 | −$0.20 |
 United Kingdom | £1.39 | $1.88 | −$0.11 |
 Hong Kong | HK$15.00 | $1.91 | −$0.08 |
 United States Your regionDetected from your account or location — every price on this page is converted into this region’s currency. | $1.99 | $1.99 | — |
 South Africa | R 33.28 | $2.07 | +$0.08 |
 U. A. Emirates | $2.08 | $2.08 | +$0.09 |
 Australia | $2.95 | $2.12 | +$0.13 |
 Norway No VPN needed in the EUThis is an EU or EEA store. If you live in the EU or EEA you can buy this from your browser with your usual card, no VPN or account region change required. | kr 20.00 | $2.14 | +$0.15 |
 Taiwan | NT$69 | $2.18 | +$0.19 |
 Singapore | SGD2.85 | $2.24 | +$0.25 |
 Switzerland | CHF 2.00 | $2.47 | +$0.48 |
 Israel | ILS 7.50 | $2.51 | +$0.52 |
 Saudi Arabia | $8.62 | $8.62 | +$6.63 |
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32 achievements
1,000 G
Function100% the entire game
Rarity pending
150 G
RoutineComplete the game
Rarity pending
100 G
CompilerCollect every byte
Rarity pending
50 G
ExtensionFully upgrade all special attacks
Rarity pending
50 G
SourceFinish 32 levels without destroying an enemy
Rarity pending
50 G
VoidFinish 64 levels while destroying every enemy
Rarity pending
50 G
RandomAchieve a 4-star rating on 64 levels
Rarity pending
40 G
OverloadDestroy 100 turret enemies
Rarity pending
35 G
AlgorithmDestroy 200 flying enemies
Rarity pending
35 G
MethodDestroy 150 ground enemies
Rarity pending
35 G
RefactorDestroy 75 enemies with down dash attack
Rarity pending
25 G
AddressDestroy 100 enemies with sword throw attack
Rarity pending
25 G
DelegateDestroy 50 enemies with up dash attack
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25 G
ProcessRun five kilometers
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25 G
FloatJump 2000 times
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25 G
ArrayDown dash four enemies in one jump
Rarity pending
25 G
ClassUp dash four enemies in one jump
Rarity pending
25 G
TruncateComplete a level without using all transitions
Rarity pending
25 G
RegressionAchieve a four-star rating on 32 levels
Rarity pending
20 G
SubroutineUnlock all special attacks
Rarity pending
20 G
ModifierUpgrade a special attack
Rarity pending
20 G
AttributeFully upgrade a special attack
Rarity pending
20 G
BufferEarn a style bonus
Rarity pending
20 G
VariableFinish the first level
Rarity pending
15 G
FrameworkFinish a level with four bonuses
Rarity pending
15 G
AsynchronousEarn an air combo bonus
Rarity pending
15 G
ElementDefeat the monster in world twelve
Rarity pending
15 G
InstanceCollect a byte
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10 G
InterfaceFinish a level with three bonuses
Rarity pending
10 G
ReturnEscape the monster in world four
Rarity pending
10 G
InstructionDestroy the boss in world eight
Rarity pending
10 G
ReflectionDestroy the player
Rarity pending
5 GMain Story3 hours
Main + Extras5½ hours
Completionist7½ hours
Completion times crowdsourced from HowLongToBeat.
Exception is a combat platformer set inside a computer system which has been hijacked by a totalitarian virus. A lone member of the system must step up to lead the resistance and battle against this brutal regime. Expertly combine razor sharp reflexes with elaborate attacks to topple the virus and restore freedom.
A NEW APPROACH TO PLATFORMING
Two-dimensional action in a three-dimensional world. Entire levels transform to reveal new challenges and opportunities. Explore distant areas exposed by the shifting environment. Each level is an elaborate puzzle that unfolds as you progress.
SYNTHWAVE SOUNDTRACK
A soundtrack assembled from the very best Synthwave artists. Enjoy nearly two-hours of Synthwave tracks from artists including Kalax and Waveshaper It's the perfect complement to Exception's retro-futuristic aesthetic.
CHALLENGE THE LEADERBOARDS
Compete for the best time on your favorite levels through more than 800 Steam leaderboards. Employ diverse play-styles to top specific leaderboards. Compete for the best combat time by destroying all enemies or try for a great pacifist time by leaving your enemies unharmed.
ILLUSTRATED STORY
The story of Exception told across 17 illustrated cutscenes. Learn about the system collapse and subsequent power vacuum that gave rise to a fascist virus. Join a gang of four misfit software threads in their journey to overthrow the brutal regime and restore freedom to the system.
UPGRADE YOUR CHARACTER TO UNLEASH SPECIAL ATTACKS
Execute a variety of special attacks and string together creative combinations to maximize your destruction. Collect hidden artifacts to purchase attack upgrades and push the limits of your destruction.
DYNAMIC BONUS SYSTEM
Chain multiple airborne attacks to earn time bonuses. Harness your creativity to uncover the fastest level routes with the most bonus potential. Aggressive attack strategies yield the highest bonuses.
A NEW APPROACH TO PLATFORMING
Two-dimensional action in a three-dimensional world. Entire levels transform to reveal new challenges and opportunities. Explore distant areas exposed by the shifting environment. Each level is an elaborate puzzle that unfolds as you progress.
SYNTHWAVE SOUNDTRACK
A soundtrack assembled from the very best Synthwave artists. Enjoy nearly two-hours of Synthwave tracks from artists including Kalax and Waveshaper It's the perfect complement to Exception's retro-futuristic aesthetic.
CHALLENGE THE LEADERBOARDS
Compete for the best time on your favorite levels through more than 800 Steam leaderboards. Employ diverse play-styles to top specific leaderboards. Compete for the best combat time by destroying all enemies or try for a great pacifist time by leaving your enemies unharmed.
ILLUSTRATED STORY
The story of Exception told across 17 illustrated cutscenes. Learn about the system collapse and subsequent power vacuum that gave rise to a fascist virus. Join a gang of four misfit software threads in their journey to overthrow the brutal regime and restore freedom to the system.
UPGRADE YOUR CHARACTER TO UNLEASH SPECIAL ATTACKS
Execute a variety of special attacks and string together creative combinations to maximize your destruction. Collect hidden artifacts to purchase attack upgrades and push the limits of your destruction.
DYNAMIC BONUS SYSTEM
Chain multiple airborne attacks to earn time bonuses. Harness your creativity to uncover the fastest level routes with the most bonus potential. Aggressive attack strategies yield the highest bonuses.
How much is Exception on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One?
Exception costs $1.99 on the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Microsoft Store.
Is Exception on Xbox Game Pass?
Exception is not currently in the Xbox Game Pass Premium or Ultimate game catalog — it is a paid purchase on the Microsoft Store.
What is the cheapest region to buy Exception?
The cheapest Microsoft Store region for Exception is Turkey, at about $0.14 converted to your currency — buy it with a local account for that region.
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| Platforms: | Xbox Series X|S Xbox One |
| Released: | August 13, 2019 |
| Developer: | Traxmaster Software |
| Publisher: | Traxmaster Software |
| Critics: | 72 / 100 (based on 17 reviews) |
| Store rating: | ★★★★☆ 3.9 / 5 (21 ratings) |
| Offline: | 1 player |
| Game ID: | BSSKLHHH96DS |
