501 Room Escape Game - Mystery
Get on Play Store"501 Room Escape Game - Mystery" is a puzzle-based game that offers 501 levels with the goal of finding keys and unlocking doors to escape. The game boasts good graphics and humorous elements, but is held back by frequent bugs and annoying ads. Despite these flaws, the game may still evoke strong emotions in players as they progress through its many challenging levels.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- monetization194 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game primarily relies on advertisements, with players often required to watch ads to earn coins for hints or to progress through levels. While some users appreciate the minimal interruption from ads during gameplay, many express frustration over the frequency and necessity of ads, particularly when hints are needed, leading to a perception that the game is designed to force ad views. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some players enjoying the game despite the ads, while others find the ad presence excessive and detrimental to the gaming experience.
“It's fun, we get coins every day and they are short games with no ads.”
“Love that there are no ads that interrupt the game.”
“So many levels, no ads, keeps your brain working.”
“I feel like it was forcing me to watch ads.”
“You spend more time watching ads than you do actually playing.”
“The game is full of ads.”
- graphics171 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "awesome" and "pretty," while others criticize them for being inconsistent, cartoonish, or of low quality. Many users note that the visual quality varies significantly between levels, leading to a frustrating experience for some. Overall, while there are moments of appealing design, the graphics often fall short of expectations, with calls for improvement and more clarity in certain areas.
“I love the graphics, themes, puzzles, and everything about this game is just awesome.”
“Great graphics and difficult puzzles but fun to work out.”
“The graphics are really nice.”
“Frustrating, poor graphics and some levels will not play... the only thing going for this game is that it is free.”
“Graphics aren't consistent; quality quickly drops from level to level.”
“The graphics are too kiddish and need a proper game plan.”
- stability120 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous stability issues, with players frequently encountering major glitches that hinder progress, freeze the game, or fail to register completed actions. While some levels run smoothly, many others are plagued by bugs that can make them unplayable, leading to frustration and the need to skip levels. Overall, the game's enjoyment is significantly diminished by these persistent stability problems.
“No glitches so far.”
“And it has no glitches too!”
“No glitches all games made sense.”
“The only downside in my opinion is that some of the levels seem to have glitches that prevent you from progressing further, but you can always skip that level and go to the next one.”
“Some levels have glitches and unclear clues that set you up for failure.”
“Game has become very buggy, freezes during levels then the app shuts down so need to start level all over again.”
- humor27 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting the creative and funny design elements, particularly in the instructions and translations, which add to the overall enjoyment. Players find the graphics and themes entertaining, contributing to a lighthearted and addictive experience. However, some reviews note that the humor may not resonate with everyone, as it can be subjective.
“I find the descriptions of the instructions creative and humorous.”
“Many levels do have creative and humorous themes.”
“The translation is hilarious!!!”
- music23 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing it as repetitive, annoying, and distracting. While a few players appreciated the catchy tunes, the majority expressed a desire for better music options or the ability to mute it entirely, often citing the intrusive nature of the sound during gameplay and ads. Overall, the consensus is that the music detracts from the gaming experience rather than enhancing it.
“I love the music, such a catchy tune.”
“Wish there was nice background music like Odesza or something like that.”
“The music is dreadful, row your boat on a loop!!!”
“The old music was relaxing and the new music is annoying.”
“The music is beyond annoying... can't even mute it 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for lacking cohesion and depth, often feeling like a disjointed series of fetch quests rather than a compelling narrative. Many players note issues with grammar and translation, leading to repetitive and uninteresting storylines that detract from the overall experience. However, some appreciate the potential for personal storytelling within the gameplay, suggesting that with better editing and structure, the narrative could enhance the adventure.
“Great games, beautiful colors. I like the way you create a little story to play out; it makes it seem like your own adventure inside or out.”
“Great ideas for backstory.”
“Normally your puzzles are a little harder and the game longer. I miss your story games, but having said that, I'm still your biggest fan :)”
“There is no story that weaves all the levels together.”
“The badly translated storylines are repetitive and uninteresting but forgivable (that's not what you come for).”
“The English is too frequently unrecognizable, the vocabulary is wrong, the grammar is nonexistent, and the storyline is confused as it is unnecessarily longwinded.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is mixed, with some levels providing enjoyable hours of play while others suffer from poor mechanics and frustrating design elements. Despite these issues, many players appreciate the extensive content and find the gameplay engaging, though technical problems like freezing can detract from the overall experience. Overall, while there are notable flaws, the game offers a significant amount of gameplay that can be enjoyable for many.
“Some levels play better than others, a little bit hit and miss, but with so many levels, it's hours and hours of gameplay!”
“Ads are few and gameplay is great.”
“Great gameplay and a time killer.”
“The game is annoying to play, with tiny click boxes, redundant puzzles, and bad mechanics.”
“Actual gameplay is simple.”
“Some levels play better than others; it's a little hit and miss.”
- emotional11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's touch sensitivity, often finding it unresponsive or overly sensitive, which hinders their ability to interact with items effectively. This lack of responsiveness leads to emotional frustration, particularly when players are unable to complete levels due to the game's failure to recognize their touches. Overall, the emotional experience is marred by these technical issues, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- optimization5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game varies significantly, with some users reporting smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay, while others encounter numerous glitches that necessitate restarting. Overall, while some players appreciate the game's performance and challenges, there are notable concerns regarding UI attractiveness and the need for performance improvements.
“App runs smoothly.”
“Excellent game performance, great puzzles.”
“Great challenging game, has no problems and runs smoothly.”
“Hi team, I experienced your game and found that the UI is not very attractive, and the performance needs improvement.”
“The optimization in this game is lacking; it often lags and crashes, making it frustrating to play.”
“I was disappointed with the game's performance; it feels unpolished and requires significant optimization.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be dreadfully tedious, with some elements moving at a painfully slow pace, while others appreciate the quality of certain escape puzzles. Overall, the experience is marred by a lack of engaging pacing.
“Dreadfully tedious.”
“Some aspects are extremely slow and tedious to watch, as the graphics scroll through at such a pedestrian speed.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's diverse atmospheres and styles, noting that it effectively presents a variety of challenges that enhance the overall experience.
“The game immerses you in a variety of stunning atmospheres that keep each level feeling fresh and engaging.”
“Each environment is beautifully crafted, creating a unique atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The atmospheric design is incredible, with attention to detail that truly brings the world to life.”
