Cube Escape: Birthday

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"Cube Escape: Birthday" is the eighth entry in the single-player adventure game series, set in the haunting Rusty Lake universe. Celebrate a 9th birthday in 1939, with family, cake, and music, but be prepared for a chilling turn of events when an uninvited guest arrives. Experience the unique atmosphere, compelling story, and exceptional visuals, but be aware that the game is known to have bugs. Prevent a tragic memory from repeating itself in this highly emotional and musically engaging title.

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Play Modes

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

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,817 reviews

story154 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game features a creative and engaging storyline that keeps players hooked.
The puzzles are challenging yet satisfying, providing a good balance of difficulty.
The dark and eerie atmosphere enhances the overall experience, making it unique among escape games.

Many players experienced glitches, such as a black background that made it difficult to see clues.
Some puzzles were considered illogical or too obscure, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content.

story
258 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its intriguing, surreal, and often dark narrative that intertwines with challenging puzzles. Users appreciate the depth and emotional resonance of the storyline, particularly in how it connects to the broader Rusty Lake universe, while some express a desire for clearer explanations and continuity across episodes. Overall, the game's storytelling is seen as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience, making it a compelling choice for fans of narrative-driven escape games.
- “The game is great and the storyline is amazing; it gave me jumpscares and a thrill to continue.”
- “I love the story of this game; it manages to be freaky and wonderful.”
- “Absolutely magnificent game, out of all the Rusty Lake games, this one is my favorite simply because of its beautiful storyline.”
- “The story made no sense and was rather shallow.”
- “The only reason I rate it a 4 is there isn't really a storyline to them.”
- “Although after finishing it, it seems a very strange story because it doesn't make sense.”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game have received high praise for their clarity, artistic style, and ability to enhance the gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the unique and creepy visuals that complement the storyline, while some have encountered technical issues that affected their experience. Despite a few criticisms regarding performance on certain devices, the majority of players find the graphics to be beautiful and integral to the game's atmosphere.
- “Loved the clear graphics & art style.”
- “It has amazing graphics with a challenging yet spectacular gameplay.”
- “The dark theme of the games is elevated by the light and effective graphics, adding to the feel of the game.”
- “I believe the game is really interesting, but I can't play it neither on my phone nor on tablet because of strange graphics (black background with noise).”
- “The graphics are like ruined.”
- “But cannot play due to corrupt graphics on my Redmi Note 3.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the eerie yet enjoyable soundtracks, noting that the music complements the game's art style and storyline beautifully. Overall, the soundtrack is described as engaging and emotional, making it a standout feature that players often listen to outside of the game.
- “The storyline to the puzzles to the art style... everything is so amazing. Also, I love the background music so much, I even have it on repeat on Spotify. Whoever makes your music deserves a pay raise for this! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤❤❤❤ I 💯 recommend this game! 😁😁😁”
- “Awesome atmosphere (art style and music).”
- “One of the most creative puzzle games with great music and sound effects, best with headphones to enjoy jumpscares.”
- “This gets 4 stars just for the music, specifically the out of tune version really sets the vibe.”
- “Everything is good but the updates allowing hints and the change of main menu music to Samsara Room tunes is killing Rusty Lake vibes.”
- “Marred only by the stubborn failure to remember my sound and music choice.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its smoothness, uniqueness, and engaging puzzles, contributing to an overall immersive experience. Many players appreciate the combination of atmosphere, story, and mechanics, although some note that certain quests can be challenging or that the gameplay is shorter than expected. Overall, the gameplay is considered a standout feature, enhancing the enjoyment of the game.
- “It's a cool puzzle with smooth gameplay.”
- “I loved everything, the gameplay, the story, the spookiness of it all, the graphics, everything!”
- “Excellent, really great puzzles and wonderful gameplay.”
- “Number 7 in the Rusty Lake series has more random gameplay that feels completely out of left field.”
- “I don't remember the background color being black within the gameplay.”
- “Though creepy at times, the storyline and gameplay are quite fascinating.”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its creepy, mysterious, and dreamlike qualities, effectively enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of art style, music, and challenging puzzles that contribute to a dense and immersive environment. While some find certain tasks less intuitive, the compelling atmosphere compensates for any minor frustrations.
- “They're very good at conjuring up that eerie, dreamlike atmosphere, where everything seems normal but isn't.”
- “Perfect combination of mystery, supernatural atmosphere, and horror.”
- “They're very good at conjuring up that eerie dreamlike atmosphere, where everything seems normal but isn't.”
- “Great game to play with a dark and mysterious atmosphere; they should make continuous chapters or episodes or allow replaying with different endings.”
- “I love the creepy atmosphere; I really wish they had more horror-themed escapes!”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the option to play for free or pay a minimal fee of $0.99 for additional hints. Players commend the balance between enjoying the game and the absence of annoying advertisements, making for a pleasant gaming experience. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as user-friendly and enhances the enjoyment of the game.
- “Compared to other top mobile games, there are almost no ads and it requires no special permissions to play.”
- “Lots of fun, with no ads bothering you and no need to pay to finish.”
- “No ads, not asking for money, I give it a 5.”
- “One small problem is that some ads aren't closable due to the screen offset on longer screens.”
- “Best game ever and this series were my favourite, it doesn't have annoying ads and this game was enjoyable.”
- “Thanks for not polluting the experience with ads.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a mixed experience regarding stability, with many encountering various glitches that detract from gameplay enjoyment. While some players have managed to play through without significant issues, others express frustration over frequent bugs and the need to restart the game, indicating that stability remains a concern for many.
- “The presence of glitches seriously damaged the enjoyment.”
- “Don't have the patience to play something again and again just for glitches to ruin the experience.”
- “Fun but buggy.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its simple yet deeply touching narrative that evokes a range of emotions, from heartbreak to shock. Players find it to be a unique blend of horror and beauty, creating an emotional experience that resonates strongly and leaves a lasting impact. Overall, it is described as an enthralling journey that successfully intertwines storytelling with emotional depth.
- “I know that they are all connected, but the narrative in this one is just so simple yet heartbreaking.”
- “The storyline is so touching!”
- “It's an enthralling harmony of horror, beauty, storytelling, sci-fi, and emotional turmoil.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its dark yet hilarious tone, with players appreciating the clever and unconventional puzzles that add to the comedic experience. Many users find the game both entertaining and engaging, often leading them to explore the rest of the series. Overall, the blend of mystery and humor creates a unique and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “These are like my favorite game, so funny! I just love it, and you can go on YouTube for a clue—just amazing.”
- “Dark, but funny somehow; the puzzles were really 'out of the box thinking' ironically.”
- “Seriously sick but absolutely hilarious at the same time.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have mixed feelings about grinding; while some find it tedious, others appreciate that it is fun and less monotonous compared to typical mystery games.
- “Grinding is fun and not very tedious, unlike most mystery games.”
- “The grind feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced, making progress feel satisfying.”
- “That's tedious.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game's optimization is generally good, with the main concern being performance issues related to painting in the window.
- “The only issue that I had was with the performance lagging in the window.”