Adventure Escape Mysteries

About

"Adventure Escape Mysteries" is a popular escape game that offers unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories. The game includes three different adventures: "Legend of the Sacred Stones," where you play as Aila and save a fantasy kingdom from a mysterious curse; "Trapmaker," where you play as Detective Kate Gray and solve a puzzling murder mystery; and "Ardenville," where you help an ordinary boy, Julian, survive a serial killer known as Mirror Man. Each story offers a compelling and immersive experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

story17 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Engaging puzzles that challenge the player's thinking and problem-solving skills.
Visually appealing graphics and interesting storylines that keep players invested.
A good variety of puzzles and difficulty levels, making it suitable for different skill levels.

The key system limits gameplay, requiring players to wait hours to unlock new chapters or spend money to continue.
Frequent glitches and crashes that disrupt the gaming experience.
Some puzzles can be overly difficult or frustrating, leading to a less enjoyable experience.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
20%
12%
The reviews highlight a variety of engaging and creative storylines across different games, with many praising character development, intriguing plots, and beautiful graphics. Players appreciate the blend of challenging puzzles with narrative elements, including choices that affect outcomes, although some mention occasional pacing issues. Overall, the stories are described as entertaining and capable of keeping players invested, even if they sometimes lean towards the cheesy side.
- “The story is rather good, intriguing and sharp enough to keep me interested.”
- “It's so entertaining - the storylines, character development, and illustrations are creative and perfectly done.”
- “The story kept me guessing almost to the end.”
- “Even though this game was created in 2019, the storyline spoke to me about this pandemic.”
- “Creative storylines and artwork, but they often stall and have to be restarted.”
- “The storylines are cheesy, but they keep you moving to new, interesting locations, and these are made for fun, not deep drama.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
Overall, the graphics are generally described as engaging and visually appealing, with a mix of beautiful artwork and detailed environments that enhance gameplay. However, some users noted that certain games within the set had lackluster graphics and animations, which detracted from the experience and made gameplay more challenging. While the graphics are appreciated, there is a sentiment that they could be improved to elevate the overall experience further.
- “These aren't the flat kinds of graphics nor are they nearing 3D, but they are detailed enough to feel engaging and visually appealing.”
- “Challenging exploration and puzzles, clever storylines, lovable characters, beautiful graphics.”
- “Beautiful graphics, challenging puzzles to solve and interesting storyline.”
- “It could be a little more special in the graphics.”
- “The graphics aren't so bad either.”
- “Creative storylines and artwork, but they often stall and have to be restarted.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report significant stability issues in "Cursed Crown," including game freezes during mini-games and frequent glitches related to syncing with Wi-Fi. Despite enjoying the gameplay, these technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “I'm currently playing Cursed Crown, and in chapter 7, after adding all ingredients to the cauldron, when I try to play the bubbles mini-game, the ambient music has an almost unnoticeable skip and the game just freezes.”
- “I love these games, but I keep having problems with glitches.”
- “I have encountered countless glitches, mostly having to do with syncing with my Wi-Fi, but my Wi-Fi is perfectly fine with everything else.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Gameplay is engaging and well-integrated with the story, featuring challenging puzzles that enhance the experience. However, players express frustration with the slow progression due to key acquisition, suggesting that a hidden star count could improve the experience. Overall, while enjoyable, the monetization aspect may hinder some players' enjoyment.
- “The puzzles are often difficult, and the gameplay and story are a good way to tie the challenges together with a lively story.”
- “I am not sure if there are more hidden stars that I have missed throughout gameplay, and I would suggest to the developers that a hidden star count possibly be added.”
- “My only complaint is that getting keys to unlock the next level of gameplay takes too long without having to spend money, but I guess they gotta make money somehow!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players have reported issues with the music in "Cursed Crown," specifically noting a subtle skip in the ambient music during a mini-game in chapter 7, which is accompanied by game freezing.
- “I'm currently playing Cursed Crown, and in chapter 7, after adding all ingredients to the cauldron, when I try to play the bubbles mini-game, the ambient music has an almost unnoticeable skip and the game just freezes.”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after just a short play session.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be underwhelming and not fitting for the game's atmosphere, which really detracted from my overall experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is praised for its creativity and effectiveness, contributing significantly to the overall entertainment value of the game. The intertwining storylines and well-crafted illustrations enhance the depth of the characters, making them engaging and memorable.
- “The storylines, character development, and illustrations are creative and perfectly executed.”
- “The depth of character development really draws you into the narrative, making every choice feel impactful.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game; their growth feels natural and engaging.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization model is well-received, as it features an engaging storyline and diverse puzzles without the interruption of ads, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “Interesting storylines and a variety of puzzles to solve, and no ads.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “I appreciate that I can enjoy the game without being bombarded by in-app purchases.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to long wait times for resources, which can diminish their motivation to continue playing.
- “Having to wait 2 hours after using the current 2 keys to get another 2 keys to keep playing becomes very tedious and makes you not want to play.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grind to be frustratingly slow, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”