Adventure Escape: Asylum

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Adventure Escape: Asylum is a single player casual puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by Haiku Games and was released on December 31, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Trapped in an Asylum with no memory of the past! Can you escape?

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,220 reviews

story265 positive mentions

monetization33 negative mentions

Engaging and intriguing storyline with a good twist ending
Challenging but fair puzzles that encourage thinking and problem solving
No intrusive ads and smooth gameplay with good graphics and ambiance

Hint system is expensive and stars are difficult to earn without purchasing
Some bugs and glitches, including issues with specific puzzles and game saving
Short length with brief chapters leading to a fast completion time

story
397 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
30%
3%
The story in this game is widely praised for being engaging, intriguing, and often surprising with effective twists and emotional depth, including some sad or creepy elements. While some users find it simple or a bit rushed, most appreciate the integration of the storyline with puzzles, which enhances immersion and overall enjoyment. However, the story length is generally considered short, leaving some players wanting more content or deeper narrative development.
- “This game was unbelievable, everything was so perfectly designed and at the end it gives you chills. The storyline is too good, and the puzzles are ones we can solve easily with a little brain effect. I'd totally recommend this game if you want a little thrill and happiness of completing a puzzle game by yourself.”
- “Wow - excellent storyline... I was completely surprised by what was really happening... actually made me tear up at the end and I had to remind myself that it's just a game.”
- “Amazing quality and beautiful story.”
- “This game attempts to push a bland and uninspired story to the player throughout as you make your way through 10 short chapters of simple puzzles.”
- “The storyline was absolutely dire; I wanted to be the one to fall down the hole, not poor alcoholic Adam.”
- “Story line was trash and the music never changed.”
graphics
182 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
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2%
The graphics are generally praised for their detail, atmosphere, and ability to enhance the storyline, with many describing them as beautiful, spooky, and well-crafted. Some users note occasional issues such as slight datedness, cartoonish style, minor glitches, or readability concerns, but overall, the visuals are considered a strong and engaging element of the game.
- “Beautiful graphics bring haunting scenes to life!”
- “The graphics are so good, and the storyline gives me chills.”
- “Intense graphics, challenging puzzles, and engaging story lines ... plus, there are so many different stories.”
- “The graphics do seem a bit outdated and movement or transitioning between scenes is also glitchy for its time.”
- “Unfortunately I was very disappointed, the graphics, the story and the challenges just weren't the same quality.”
- “The graphics are very poor.”
monetization
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
2%
62%
The game features minimal to no ads, with many users appreciating the absence of intrusive or disruptive advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted and enjoyable experience. In-app purchases, such as hints, are present but not necessary to progress, and some users suggest optional ad-watching for bonus rewards without forcing it. Overall, monetization is handled in a user-friendly way that emphasizes a clean, ad-free gameplay environment.
- “I also love that there were no ads that could disrupt the ambiance of the game.”
- “No ads, cost no money, and the story line flowed well.”
- “No ads or being forced to buy stuff either.”
- “The only minor gripe is the annoying ads that you can't skip and have to exit the game and re-enter.”
- “I like this game but it's the hints and the stars; when I finish a puzzle and the stars come up and I press them, I don't even get them. I wish you could just watch ads to get more stars.”
- “I love the game, it's really cool, but I would like it if you could watch ads to get stars also; other than that, I really love the game.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
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11%
The music in the game is consistently described as eerie, creepy, and atmospheric, effectively enhancing the game's unsettling ambiance without being intrusive. However, many users note that the soundtrack is repetitive and monotonous over time, which can detract from the experience. Overall, the music suits the game's tone well and contributes positively to the mood despite some repetition.
- “Also, the eerie music fits the creepiness of the place.”
- “The puzzles, the graphics, background music and storyline are great.”
- “When you had to use the music notes to solve the code, that was a good idea—counting how many of each note there are, then going left or right according to the paper.”
- “The artwork is very detailed without being overly cluttered; the music is appropriately creepy, if monotonous.”
- “Where it lacks a little is the single background soundtrack that just repeats over and over.”
- “Soundtrack is repetitive and annoying.”
gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
37%
7%
The gameplay is generally smooth, enjoyable, and appropriately challenging with engaging puzzles, though some users found certain mechanics a bit finicky or wished for more interactive elements. It offers a casual pace with minimal ads, and while graphics are serviceable, they could be more polished. Overall, players appreciate the fun and intriguing gameplay that complements the story well.
- “Nice graphics and awesome gameplay; the puzzles were really challenging. I'm now going to download all the games of Haiku. Thank you so much for making such an amazing and adventurous game!”
- “Generally great gameplay, and the puzzles are always challenging!”
- “The story is captivating and the gameplay is very interactive.”
- “I wish the puzzles were far more mechanical and interactive, and that the graphics were a lot more polished.”
- “I found some of the mechanics finicky (got stuck on one puzzle because I just couldn't get it to obey me).”
- “The mechanics need to be tweaked just a little bit.”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a well-crafted, atmospheric experience with pleasant, often creepy tones enhanced by fitting music and detailed illustrations. While the atmosphere and storytelling are praised for evoking survivor horror themes and intrigue, some players note minor drawbacks such as repetitive music and elements that slightly detract from immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout aspect, effectively supporting the game's puzzle and narrative elements.
- “I like the atmosphere... pleasantly creepy, not horror.”
- “I like the background music; it lends nicely to the creepy atmosphere, and so far the storyline is intriguing enough to hold my interest.”
- “Great atmosphere and story with a twist at the end.”
- “The journal didn't add to the gameplay or even help advance the creepy atmosphere.”
- “But was hoping for more scare atmosphere and expected at least one or two jump scares.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The game's stability is generally solid with minimal glitches that rarely impede gameplay, though occasional bugs and freezing issues can occur, especially in later chapters. While some users experience minor control offset and occasional need to restart, many praise the game for smooth performance and glitch-free puzzle solving. Overall, stability is decent but could benefit from improvements to reduce occasional freezes and bugs.
- “So far so good, I will come back at the end and tell you more. *edit* Thoroughly enjoyed the game, needed to use a walkthrough once or twice but other than that I completed all the puzzles and searched through all the rooms myself. It was fun, graphics are good, no glitches, no need to buy, perfect game.”
- “Great game, I had no glitches and could solve all the puzzles.”
- “No glitches either, and no ads!”
- “The controls are offset; I must click to the left of what I actually want just to select it, and the game freezes often, which is very infuriating.”
- “These glitches happened later at the end of the chapter, please fix these as they are annoying.”
- “I enjoyed it but there are times it freezes; even if I did the right thing, the game won't move on to the next stage.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a simple yet deeply touching and emotional storyline that resonates strongly with players, often evoking feelings of sadness and empathy. Its captivating narrative and well-crafted characters create an immersive experience that many find heartwarming and impactful.
- “But it was another brilliant, captivating, and genius game that made me feel like I was right with my character. The graphics, sound, and gameplay were amazing with a fantastic storyline. The puzzles were hard and challenging but fun and genius.”
- “This game is amazing, it has a great storyline, it's easy to solve without a hint, and the characters are beautiful. After playing the game, the ending was heart-touching and sad; I feel sad for Lily and her mum.”
- “Shockingly, it has an emotional aspect to it that I was not expecting.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is engaging and genuinely funny, enhancing the enjoyable adventure and puzzle experience. Players appreciate the witty tone, which complements the decent story and graphics.
- “Funny adventure/puzzle game, with a decent story and good graphics.”
- “It's interesting and funny.”
- “Laughing at people leaving 1 star reviews because they couldn't do it, haha.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is fairly standard and lacks innovation, with slow and repetitive animations that quickly become tedious. Attempts at jump scare elements, like the skeleton, fail to have any real impact.

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Adventure Escape: Asylum is a casual puzzle game with horror theme.

Adventure Escape: Asylum is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Adventure Escape: Asylum.

Adventure Escape: Asylum was released on December 31, 2015.

Adventure Escape: Asylum was developed by Haiku Games.

Adventure Escape: Asylum has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Adventure Escape: Asylum for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Adventure Escape: Asylum is a single player game.

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