DANGER! Escape Lab

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In DANGER! Escape Lab, players step into the shoes of a scientist determined to prevent a global pandemic by stopping a lab virus leak. This immersive VR experience features a detailed science facility setting, where players must solve diverse puzzles using logical thinking and exploration. The game is based on a conspiracy theory narrative, offering a unique and challenging adventure for players.

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Play Modes

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

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting twist on the escape room genre with various scenarios to explore.
The graphics and atmosphere are generally well-received, providing an immersive experience.
The game offers a good learning curve for newcomers to VR, making it accessible and enjoyable.

The controls are often janky, leading to frustrating experiences such as being catapulted across the room or getting stuck in the environment.
There are significant bugs, including save issues and crashes, which detract from the overall gameplay experience.
The puzzles can feel tedious and lack satisfying complexity, leaving players feeling directionless and frustrated.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as beautiful and detailed, while others criticize them as poor or inconsistent. Many users appreciate the overall aesthetic and mood, particularly in puzzle elements, but note that the quality can vary significantly throughout the game. Overall, while some find the graphics to be a highlight, others feel they fall short of expectations.
- “A funny story, beautiful graphics, and clear gameplay, even though the game is still in early access.”
- “The game also has nice graphics with drawing even small details.”
- “Amazing puzzle game with great graphics and physics!”
- “Quite a raw game, similar to a mixture of Superhot and Control, little plot and very poor quality graphics.”
- “Overall, the graphics are okay, but with problems that occur throughout the game.”
- “Quite a raw game, similar to a mixture of Superhot and Control, little plot and very poor quality graphics.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The game's story is described as minimal and somewhat disjointed, with issues such as audio events cutting off when players move too quickly. While some players appreciate the engaging narrative and beautiful graphics, others criticize the overall plot depth and quality, noting that it feels raw and underdeveloped, akin to a blend of "Superhot" and "Control." Despite these criticisms, some find the story enjoyable, especially given the game's low price point.
- “A funny story, beautiful graphics and clear gameplay, even though the game is still in early access.”
- “I believe that the game is worth the money; for $1.50, you will get excellent graphics and a very exciting story.”
- “Went into decontamination and after that I was unable to re-enter the lab, which I had to for the story.”
- “Another thing that hurts this method of storytelling is that the game relies on triggered audio events that cut off the one you are hearing if you move forward too fast.”
- “Quite a raw game, similar to a mixture of Superhot and Control, with little plot and very poor quality graphics.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the beautiful graphics and engaging mechanics, others find themselves struggling with the game's deficiencies, often feeling that navigating these issues is more challenging than the puzzles themselves. Despite being in early access, the game offers a clear gameplay experience and replayability, which some users find appealing.
- “A funny story, beautiful graphics, and clear gameplay, even though the game is still in early access.”
- “I feel I need to work around the game's mechanics and gameplay deficiencies more than solving the puzzles.”
- “There is a plot, but I was more interested in the gameplay.”
- “Good graphics, not a bad idea, but the implementation in gameplay lacks depth.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, citing bugs that hinder progress, such as being unable to open doors despite completing necessary tasks. The overall experience is described as clunky and frustrating, with players spending excessive time searching for items due to these glitches.
- “After getting the keycard and calculating the pincode, I still couldn't get through the first door and searched for 20 minutes for a key in all of the buggy drawers.”
- “Overall, it's just too clunky and buggy.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a humorous storyline and engaging visuals, with players enjoying the comedic elements of experimentation. However, the humor tends to wear off after extended play, leading to a sense of monotony.
- “A funny story, beautiful graphics, and clear gameplay, even though the game is still in early access.”
- “Just running around and doing different experiments is funny.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is described as intense and engaging, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience. Players appreciate the immersive environment that complements the gameplay, making it enjoyable for extended sessions.
- “The atmosphere is intense, perfectly complementing the puzzle-solving experience.”
- “After a couple of hours of playing, I solved many different puzzles and truly enjoyed the atmosphere around me. I highly recommend it.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The environment is lifeless, making it hard to feel engaged or invested in the game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, complementing the engaging gameplay and appealing graphics. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, making it a notable feature of the game.
- “Cool puzzle game with a great soundtrack and nice graphics.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as the puzzles lack challenge and satisfaction, making the experience feel more like a chore than an engaging activity.
- “The puzzles weren't difficult in the sense that they were satisfying to solve; rather, they were tedious and simple.”