Deadly Escape

About

Deadly Escape is a survival horror game where you must navigate through an infirmary overrun with undead monsters, completing each chapter with only one life. Collect key items, find new weapons, and uncover documents to reveal the complex's dark past. Compete against other players via online leaderboards and earn achievements on Steam.

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Play Modes

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

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Offers a nostalgic survival horror experience reminiscent of classic Resident Evil games.
Great value for the price, providing fun gameplay and an interesting story despite its simplicity.
The pixel art style and atmosphere are well-received, contributing to an engaging horror experience.

The game is plagued with bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, including issues with movement and enemy interactions.
Lacks save points or checkpoints, making progress frustrating as players must restart from the beginning upon death.
Gameplay can feel clunky and slow, with some players finding it boring and lacking in challenge.

story
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The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its dark, moody atmosphere and scattered lore elements, while others find it unoriginal and lacking depth. It features a classic zombie virus outbreak narrative, but opinions vary widely on its execution, with some deeming it worth the price and others rating it poorly for its lack of uniqueness. Overall, the story has potential but may not fully engage all players.
- “I liked the serious tone and the notes and story bits you find scattered around and on dead bodies.”
- “Has a nice plot going on, it's definitely worth more than its price.”
- “The short of it: dark, moody zombie survival game with a plot that reminds me of Day of the Dead.”
- “Story is a mediocre laboratory zombie outbreak with tiny bits of lore sprinkled here and there.”
- “Classic zombie virus breakout story.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it fairly boring and slow, while others appreciate its fun mechanics and simplicity, particularly for casual gamers. Although it features classic survival horror elements and an interesting control scheme, many feel it lacks excitement and could benefit from improvements. Overall, the gameplay is seen as decent but not particularly engaging.
- “The gameplay in Deadly Escape is actually a lot of fun.”
- “Arrow keys to move, E to interact, F for your flashlight, and an interesting auto aim/manual shoot mechanic using the X and C keys.”
- “-classic survival horror gameplay.”
- “Fairly boring gameplay; interesting story though.”
- “This is a problem, especially since success seems to require such slow and methodical gameplay for the majority of the level.”
- “Gameplay gets a 4.5/10.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as unresponsive characters and animation issues. While some players appreciate the effort from the indie developer and find enjoyment despite these problems, the overall experience is marred by frustration and a lack of polish. Many users express concern that the game feels abandoned, which exacerbates the stability issues.
- “I love getting 30 minutes into a game with no save points or checkpoints and not being able to progress because the game glitches out and won't open a door.”
- “But... it's clunky, very short, frustrating due to poor animations and glitches, and I think it's been abandoned.”
- “Glitches and issues for me included a zombie attacking me and me not being able to move or attack (this happened a couple of times) and the gun glitching on the third shot - happened consistently for one playthrough.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game feature a mix of simple 2D pixel characters and low-resolution backgrounds, which some players feel are mismatched. However, many appreciate the cool pixelated art style, including well-defined weapon ranges and engaging cutscenes, contributing to an overall enjoyable visual experience.
- “The graphics in Deadly Escape are of the really cool looking pixelated sort.”
- “I liked the pixel graphics style.”
- “Pixel-graphic cutscenes, defined weapon range, lots of graphical touches, and lots of in-game notes.”
- “The simple 2D pixel characters don't match the low-res background art style.”
- “Pixel-graphic cutscenes, defined weapon range, a lot of graphical touches, and a lot of in-game notes.”
- “I played this game on Ubuntu Linux, with Radeon Mesa graphic drivers.”
atmosphere
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The game is praised for its impressive atmosphere, particularly highlighting its creepy vibe, which enhances the overall experience despite its pixel art style. Players are enjoying the immersive environment it creates.
- “Creepy game for a pixel art game; the atmosphere is great, and I'm enjoying it so far.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
- “The haunting sound design and visuals create a chilling atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
monetization
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Reviewers note that as a $0.99 game, players anticipate either the absence of microtransactions and DLC or a reasonable amount of them, highlighting a tension between price and monetization expectations.
- “The monetization model is surprisingly fair for a game at this price point.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without feeling forced.”
- “As a $0.99 game, you'd either expect no microtransactions or DLC, or a fair amount of them.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, especially for a game that costs so little upfront.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that should be more accessible.”
humor
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The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, especially when playing with friends. The combination of humor and smooth controls contributes to an overall fun experience.
- “It's funny, controls well, and is just a good time with friends.”