501 Doors Escape Game Mystery

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"501 Doors Escape Game Mystery is a puzzle-based game that challenges players to escape classic rooms with brain teasers. The game boasts good graphics, but is marred by numerous ads and bugs. With 501 levels, it offers a lengthy and intriguing experience for those who don't mind the drawbacks."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

501 Doors Escape Game Mystery screenshot

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,935 reviews

graphics33 positive mentions

monetization60 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of challenging puzzles that keep players engaged.
Many players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, allowing for a smoother gaming experience.
The game is praised for its creative design and the ability to play offline, making it accessible anytime.

Numerous players report frustrating glitches that prevent them from completing levels, leading to a loss of progress.
The hint system is criticized for being unhelpful or misleading, often requiring players to spend coins without providing useful guidance.
Some users express dissatisfaction with the game's controls, noting that items can be unresponsive or difficult to interact with.

monetization
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly when trying to access hints or progress in the game. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for hints and find the overall ad presence manageable, others feel overwhelmed by the number of ads and consider it a cash grab, leading to a negative impact on gameplay enjoyment. Overall, the balance between free content and ad exposure remains a contentious point among players.
- “Purchased the VIP package for 780 coins and no ads.”
- “There are no ads, no time-outs, and you can resume a level if you need to take a break.”
- “There's no ads unless you want a hint.”
- “I could have given a 5-star rating, but the ads are way too much and you can hardly play without exhausting your subscription to get hints, while some hints just don't make sense.”
- “Forcing people to watch ads just to even play the game is just annoying.”
- “The hints are almost entirely useless, and then they make you watch more incredibly long ads to get more useless hints.”
graphics
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
33%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as clear, colorful, and enjoyable, while others criticize them as flat, bland, or inconsistent across levels. Many users note that while the graphics can enhance the gaming experience, there are also issues with visibility and functionality that detract from gameplay. Overall, improvements are suggested by several reviewers to elevate the visual quality further.
- “Absolutely love this game, it has now become part of my morning routine to relax with coffee before work, the music is perfect and the puzzles have a range of difficulty, but nothing that feels impossible. Composed with the graphics and the music, it gives a serene experience.”
- “Great graphics and I like when the clues tell you what they are in case it's not obvious.”
- “Very interesting and the graphic design is so beautiful and colorful.”
- “The graphics are flat, bland, and cartoonish.”
- “Worst graphics, not matching to its photos uploaded... just a waste of data.”
- “Very poor graphics.”
stability
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous stability issues, with players frequently encountering glitches that cause freezing, crashes, and inability to complete levels. While some users find enjoyment despite these problems, the prevalence of glitches significantly detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration and repeated restarts. Many reviewers emphasize the need for urgent fixes to improve stability and gameplay continuity.
- “A few levels have glitches where you get thrown out of the level and can't complete it.”
- “I've completed this level twice now and both times the screen freezes once I finish the level and I have to close and reopen the game.”
- “The game freezes and won't move anything on the screen to where you can complete the puzzle to pass the level.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the relaxing experience, with many players enjoying its calming effect while solving puzzles. However, some users find the music repetitive or annoying, expressing a desire for more control over audio settings, such as the ability to turn off music while keeping sound effects. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though it may not appeal to everyone.
- “Absolutely love this game, it has now become part of my morning routine to relax with coffee before work. The music is perfect and the puzzles have a range of difficulty, but nothing that feels impossible (unlike some puzzle games). Composed with the graphics and the music, it gives a serene experience.”
- “The sound and music can be turned on or off.”
- “Is there any way to turn the music off and keep the sound effects on with this new update?”
- “Good graphics, but the music is a little annoying.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
The gameplay features enjoyable puzzles, particularly in the initial levels, but becomes frustrating and repetitive as players progress, especially with the seed collection mechanic. Some users report quirky gameplay and technical issues, leading to a decline in overall enjoyment.
- “The puzzles are fun and engaging, providing a good challenge.”
- “The gameplay is quirky and offers a unique experience with the items collected.”
- “Love the first 400 or so levels, but later levels get boring and repetitive with the seed collection mechanic.”
- “A lot of lapses in gameplay, but my phone charges a lot, so it may be my phone.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with players finding the challenges both interesting and very funny. Despite some concerns about data usage and costs, the overall comedic elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “But short of that, it's so full of funny challenges.”
- “It's interesting, challenging, and very funny. I would give 5 stars because so far I haven't encountered any problems.”
- “It's a good game to play; so funny!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game features unique stories for each level, providing varied settings and situations, which players appreciate over overarching narratives. However, some users find that many storylines lack coherence and clarity.
- “Each level is different and is prefaced with a little story to introduce the situation.”
- “Many of the storylines make no sense.”
- “I prefer individual levels to large story arcs, and diverse settings to one basic setting.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a desire for more intuitive interactions in emotional moments, suggesting that the mechanics, such as touching objects, could enhance the connection to the narrative and characters. This indicates that the emotional impact of the game could be strengthened through improved gameplay elements.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to obtaining information or assistance while stuck, which can hinder progress and enjoyment.
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “It takes too long to level up, which makes the game feel more like a job than a hobby.”