Alien Escape
- July 18, 2019
- NoFuel Games
Get on SteamThink in 360 degrees in Alien Escape to solve challenges a dark tower offers. You are a group of aliens that were kidnapped and jailed. To escape you have to solve puzzles where you have to do more than just jumping and running! Change your gravity and manipulate different objects in each room. Gravity, fire, water and a lot more will challenge you so much, you have to think around the corner!
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features innovative mechanics that involve rotating the stage to solve puzzles, providing a fresh and engaging experience.
- The difficulty curve is well-designed, starting easy and gradually introducing more complex challenges, making it enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
- The graphics and art style are charming, and the gameplay is addictive, encouraging players to keep solving puzzles and collect stars.
- The keyboard controls are awkward, particularly the use of the X and Y keys, making it difficult to play without a controller.
- The option menu is lacking, with no ability to rebind keys, which can hinder the overall experience for keyboard users.
- Some players found the levels visually repetitive, as they share the same theme and music, leading to a feeling of monotony over time.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a variety of engaging and addictive puzzles that gradually introduce new mechanics, keeping players challenged and entertained. While the graphics and interface are basic, the clever design allows for a satisfying learning curve, with increasing difficulty that encourages creative problem-solving. Players appreciate the innovative mechanics, though many express a desire for more levels and greater challenges as they progress.
“The graphics and interface are very basic, but the gameplay is satisfyingly addictive, keeping you engaged puzzle after puzzle.”
“The rooms start easy enough, but the game quickly adds more and more mechanics, such as boxes that move around and platforms that quickly degrade and disappear.”
“It's a very clever puzzle game where you are nicely introduced to the mechanics, using rotation to solve the puzzles.”
“The rooms start easy enough, but the game quickly adds more and more mechanics to it, such as boxes that are going to move around and platforms that quickly degrade and disappear.”
“Initially, I thought the game concept (rotating the level to get a key to open a door) might wear out after a while; however, with progress, the game gets more and more different game mechanics which often made me rethink my approaches.”
“Over time, more mechanics are added to dive deeper into these and create new cool combinations.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their adorable art style and awesome visuals, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users note that the interface can be quite basic, which contrasts with the addictive gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm and challenge.
“The graphics are awesome and the levels become harder and harder.”
“Lovely art style.”
“Story & artwork are adorable.”
“The graphics and interface are very basic, but the gameplay is satisfyingly addictive, keeping you engaged puzzle after puzzle.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its entertaining cutscenes, which have been described as particularly funny by users.
“The cutscene is so funny.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its innovative ideas, complementing the overall graphics and sound effects effectively.
“The music is fantastic, adding depth and emotion to the gameplay experience.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly well-composed, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as adorable, complementing the game's charming artwork, while the gameplay offers a mix of enjoyment and frustration, particularly when striving for a perfect score.
“The story and artwork are adorable, creating a charming atmosphere that draws you in.”
“The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters' journeys.”
“The plot twists are unexpected and add depth to the overall experience.”
