Dreamcage Escape

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Dreamcage Escape is a physics-based puzzle game where players must escape from a series of challenging levels by manipulating objects and solving complex puzzles. With a striking visual style and clever gameplay mechanics, players must use their problem-solving skills and spatial awareness to navigate through a variety of obstacles and unlock the door to freedom. As players progress through the game, they'll encounter increasingly difficult puzzles that will test their creativity and intellect.

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Play Modes

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

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
Puzzles are generally well-designed, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating.
The game offers a relaxing atmosphere with ambient music, making it enjoyable for casual players.

Many puzzles lack clear instructions, leading to confusion and frustration for players.
The game suffers from technical issues, including broken achievements and unresponsive controls.
The ending is abrupt and unsatisfying, leaving players without a sense of closure or resolution.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
67%
14%
The story in the game is generally perceived as minimal and lacking clarity, with many players expressing disappointment over its simplicity and the vague purpose of certain elements, such as gold coins. While some appreciate the unique and touching aspects of the narrative, others find it insufficiently developed, relying heavily on scattered notes for context. Overall, the game offers a captivating atmosphere and intriguing settings, but fails to deliver a satisfying or cohesive storyline.
- “The story is captivating, and after reading one of the previous comments that this game is a continuation of a previous game called Escape from 26, the story became clearer after playing the first game.”
- “I love the point 'n click 2D handmade, and the story was unique and touching!”
- “You operate various mechanisms and solve puzzles to reach 15 locations on the two towers, uncovering clues to the towers' backstory as you progress.”
- “The game wasn't clear on the purpose of the gold coins; it turns out you need them to continue the story. I found out the hard way, getting locked out of the last chapter until I had collected 40 of them.”
- “The deserted locations have a certain atmosphere, and the grim story is told through scattered notes, but a simple 'thanks for playing' message at the end instead of a proper conclusion was a bit disappointing.”
- “The story is weird, which wouldn't be bad in itself, but your purpose in the fictional world (or your identity) never becomes clear.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have received widespread acclaim for their striking visuals and beautiful art style, often described as Grammy-level quality. Players appreciate the relaxing atmosphere created by the graphics and ambient music, although some note that certain elements are inconsistent. Overall, the visuals significantly enhance the gaming experience, making it a standout feature despite some minor criticisms.
- “The art style is like… a Grammy-level vibe.”
- “Beautiful graphics, minimal storyline, lots of different settings and original puzzles.”
- “Great puzzle game with a very nice art style.”
- “Some of the graphics are iffy and the game isn't long enough, but the puzzles are fun to figure out.”
- “If you like this game, I recommend Doors: Paradox as it is a more graphically enhanced version of a similar concept.”
- “People love the art style and vibes, but they’re not super thrilled about the random scares, unclear puzzles, and the feeling that we just hate them.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere alongside beautiful visuals. While the sound options are somewhat limited, players appreciate the good quality of the music, which complements the challenging puzzles and leaves a lasting impression.
- “It's super relaxing—beautiful visuals, ambient music, very chill.”
- “Good graphics and pleasant music.”
- “The puzzles are challenging and for the most part quite clever, with a good music track and a strange, good atmosphere that made me miss it when I finished it.”
- “Besides windowed mode and level selection, there are toggles for sound and music, but no volume settings.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay features a detailed tutorial that explains basic mechanics, which some players found excessive. While the graphics and mechanics are praised, the puzzles offer a moderate challenge, with the main difficulty arising from the interaction mechanics rather than the puzzles themselves.
- “Nice graphics and good mechanics.”
- “The puzzles weren't blatantly easy, which is always a plus, but the biggest challenge didn't seem to come from figuring the puzzles out, but in the mechanics to interact with the puzzles.”
- “The game has strange mechanics in which you can watch a video for every puzzle you're stuck on.”
- “The puzzles weren't blatantly easy, which is always a plus, but the biggest challenge didn't seem to come from figuring the puzzles out, but from the mechanics used to interact with them.”
- “(A small pop-up tutorial box appears, explaining basic mechanics in excruciating detail.)”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its deserted locations and a grim narrative conveyed through scattered notes, complemented by appealing art and graphics. While the music enhances the overall experience, some players found the lack of a proper conclusion disappointing. The combination of challenging puzzles and a unique ambiance leaves a lasting impression.
- “The deserted locations have a certain atmosphere, and the grim story is told through scattered notes.”
- “Nice art and graphics; they provide an interesting feeling and atmosphere.”
- “A good music track and a strangely captivating atmosphere made me miss it when I finished it.”
- “The deserted locations have a certain atmosphere, and the grim story is told through scattered notes, but a simple 'thanks for playing' message at the end instead of a proper conclusion was a bit disappointing.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is generally viewed as lacking in replayability, with users expressing that they do not find it worth revisiting after the initial playthrough.
- “I wouldn't consider it replayable.”
- “The game lacks enough variety to make me want to play it again.”
- “Once you've completed it, there's little incentive to go back.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is primarily derived from its quirky hint system, which users find amusing, although the overall experience is marred by broken achievements.
- “The humor in the game is top-notch, making even the most frustrating moments enjoyable.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions.”
- “The quirky jokes and playful puns throughout the game kept me entertained from start to finish.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features a unique and touching story that resonates emotionally with players, enhanced by its charming handmade 2D point-and-click style.
- “I love the point-and-click 2D handmade style, and the story was unique and touching!”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making the experience unforgettable.”
- “I was moved to tears by the storyline; it beautifully captured the complexities of human relationships.”