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A Symmetric Escape is a single player casual simulation game with a mystery theme. It was developed by SporkTank and was released on February 16, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Explore and solve your way through the gloomy halls in which you find yourself stuck. Thinking symmetrically will be key! Isolated and environmental puzzles feature in this (almost) pure puzzle experience. Explore the halls to find puzzles blocking your progress. They might be simple, in-your-face, puzzles or more subtle puzzles which involve the environment around you. Progress further, and …

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions

  • Engaging and unique puzzle mechanics with a focus on symmetry-based grid puzzles that offer clever twists and meta-elements.
  • Well-paced difficulty curve with puzzles that are challenging but fair, allowing for lateral thinking and discovery without overwhelming complexity.
  • Short and sweet gameplay length that avoids tedium while providing a satisfying and rewarding puzzle experience, with good replayability due to multiple paths.
  • Lack of polish in early and late game sections, including insufficient teaching examples at the start and some non-intuitive or seemingly buggy puzzles towards the end.
  • Minimal storyline and basic graphics, leaving the game feeling spartan or underdeveloped in terms of atmosphere and narrative depth.
  • Occasional frustration for players due to some puzzles being very challenging or obscure, potentially requiring external guides or rebinding keys for control issues.
  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay features unique and thoughtfully explored puzzle mechanics with a well-paced difficulty curve that balances challenge and fairness. Mechanics are gradually introduced and combined creatively, keeping the experience engaging without becoming frustrating or repetitive. Overall, the puzzles are logical, rewarding, and enjoyable for fans of thoughtful problem-solving.

    • “As someone invested in logic puzzles, I was excited to see some less common puzzle mechanics explored in a video game of this type.”
    • “The puzzle mechanics are unique and the game explores them thoroughly.”
    • “The difficulty curve is really well done and I love the way different mechanics are introduced and then come together.”
  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a cool retro art style that complements the game's unique puzzle design, though those focused on high-end visuals or story-driven elements may be disappointed.

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is uniquely crafted, blending a calming yet slightly eerie and foreboding vibe that enhances the overall experience. This mood complements the game's fantastic puzzles, creating an engaging and immersive environment.

    • “Unique concept, calming yet slightly foreboding atmosphere, combined with fantastic puzzles.”
    • “The atmosphere is very calm but has a subtle eerie feeling.”
  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game features minimal grinding due to its short length and simple puzzles, which helps avoid tedious repetition and keeps the experience engaging.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability is compromised in the endgame, where unpredictable and non-intuitive rule changes create a confusing experience that can feel like encountering UI bugs.

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is generally considered weak and unimportant, with reviewers advising that those interested in narrative may be disappointed.

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is basic but fits well with the game's overall style and objectives, providing an adequate auditory experience.

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A Symmetric Escape is a casual simulation game with mystery theme. Common tags for A Symmetric Escape include first-person, indie, surreal, exploration, pixel graphics and others.

A Symmetric Escape is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

A Symmetric Escape was released on February 16, 2023.

A Symmetric Escape was developed by SporkTank.

A Symmetric Escape has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked A Symmetric Escape for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

A Symmetric Escape is a single player game.

Similar games include Taiji, Chroma Zero, A Monsters Expedition, Can of Wormholes, Bonfire Peaks and others.