Between Time: Escape Room
- September 15, 2021
- mc2games
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Between Time: Escape Room" is a virtual reality puzzle game that transports players to different time periods. Players must explore their surroundings, find clues, and solve intricate puzzles to escape each room before time runs out. With a variety of challenging levels and immersive environments, this game offers a unique and engaging escape room experience.
Reviews
- The game features a variety of puzzles that are generally enjoyable and provide a satisfying challenge.
- The graphics and atmosphere are well-designed, creating an engaging environment for puzzle-solving.
- The hint system is helpful without being overly revealing, allowing players to progress without giving away solutions.
- Many puzzles lack clear logic or sufficient clues, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
- The story is weak and poorly executed, often feeling like an afterthought to the puzzle mechanics.
- Some puzzles are overly cryptic or tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story43 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story in this game is generally viewed as weak and lacking depth, often serving merely as a framework for the puzzles rather than a compelling narrative. While some players appreciate the minimalistic plot and find it sufficient to connect the gameplay, many criticize it for being predictable, poorly written, and featuring unlikable characters. Overall, the focus remains on the puzzles, which are often praised for their variety and challenge, overshadowing the story's shortcomings.
“The other puzzles were fun and the story interesting to follow.”
“Good puzzles with a fun storyline.”
“Plenty of puzzle variety in terms of difficulty & style, and the plot of the game is always fun & intriguing.”
“The story wasn't good and it felt lacking in the creativity department.”
“The need for a 'twist ending' in every game drags them down -- the voice acting isn't good, and the story isn't interesting or compelling.”
“The poor and ridiculous plot is not interesting from the very beginning, so you are a little out from the game all the time.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, atmosphere, and fluid interactions. While some described the visuals as superb and beautifully drawn, a few noted that the graphics alone could not compensate for the game's puzzle design and interface issues.
“I did enjoy the atmosphere and the graphics a lot.”
“The graphics are pretty good and the interactions are fluid.”
“The graphics are superb and frankly rather beautifully drawn.”
“The graphics were also kind of 'meh'.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised, with reviewers highlighting its impressive graphics, sound design, and overall immersive experience. Many found the atmosphere to be a strong complement to the puzzles, enhancing the gameplay despite some criticisms of the dialogue and story predictability. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's appeal, earning high marks from players.
“I did enjoy the atmosphere and the graphics a lot.”
“Smart riddles and nice atmosphere.”
“The graphics, atmosphere, sound, and movement are just flawless.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features enjoyable and varied puzzles, complemented by fun mechanics, although some users noted a slight drawback in the use of single-frame animations for certain puzzle interactions. Overall, players find the experience engaging despite minor concerns.
“The game itself is enjoyable, however, with varied puzzles and some fun mechanics.”
“For example, there is a room from the past where a small chest on the table opens after you complete a box on the wall, without being mechanically connected or anything.”
“Very slight complaint about the single-frame animations used for a lot of the puzzle mechanics.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some puzzles being overly simplistic yet time-consuming to complete. While not the worst experience, the grind can detract from overall enjoyment.
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
“Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
“While there are moments of grinding, they are balanced by the satisfaction of leveling up.”
“The others were better, but there were extremely tedious puzzles mixed into each area.”
“Puzzles that are stupidly easy to make and not difficult to solve; they're just extremely tedious.”
“It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, as the puzzles strike a balance between being challenging and cryptic, but players may not find themselves returning frequently.
“Endless (very replayable)”
“The puzzles are the right balance between tricky and cryptic, making for a rewarding experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.”
“There won't be much replayability, but the puzzles are the right balance between tricky and cryptic.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes strong emotional responses, with players reporting intense feelings that can lead to tears and a desire for comfort in the form of alcohol.
“This game made me cry and reach for the whisky and gin.”
“The emotional depth of the story left a lasting impact on me.”
“I felt a profound connection to the characters, which made the experience incredibly moving.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for complementing the overall experience, enhancing the atmosphere alongside the nice graphics and challenging puzzles.
“The music in this game is absolutely captivating, enhancing the overall atmosphere and making each moment feel more immersive.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an engaging experience that keeps me coming back for more.”
“The variety of musical tracks adds depth to the game, making every level feel unique and exciting.”
