Dreamcage Escape

About

Dreamcage Escape is a puzzle-packed room escape game with an intriguing story, good gameplay, and impressive graphics. Immerse yourself in its compelling soundtrack as you solve puzzles and crack codes to make your escape. Be prepared for the occasional annoying ad. The game invites you to see if you're ready to take on its challenges with the promise of a satisfying escape experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,651 reviews

graphics123 positive mentions

monetization60 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and engaging puzzles that keep players interested.
Many players found the initial levels enjoyable and challenging, providing a good brain workout.
The game has a unique concept and mechanics that set it apart from other escape games.

Players are frustrated by the game's paywall, requiring payment after level 9 to continue playing.
Many users reported technical issues, such as the game not fitting their screens or crashing.
The game is criticized for being too short, with some players finishing the free levels quickly and feeling unsatisfied.

graphics
149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
15%
2%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, clarity, and artistic design. Players appreciate the immersive visuals that enhance the overall gaming experience, although some have noted issues with screen size and minor graphical glitches. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “Beautiful graphics and locations make more of the enjoyment of these escape games.”
- “The graphics are stunning.”
- “Awesome graphics and nice puzzles.”
- “Something wrong with graphics: about 1/2" blank/black space on left and right edges.”
- “The graphic is larger than my phone's screen.”
- “Interesting game but lags sometimes, needs graphics improvement.”
monetization
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
3%
92%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, even in the paid version. Many players feel that the game is misleadingly marketed as free, only to reveal excessive ads and additional costs to unlock further levels. Overall, the consensus is that the monetization approach detracts from the gaming experience, with calls for a clearer pay model that either relies solely on ads or requires upfront payment without the burden of constant advertisements.
- “Worth the few dollars for no ads and all levels.”
- “I would've been fine with spending the $4 or whatever to support the devs and continue the game.”
- “Pick a pay model, ads and free to play or no ads and pay to play.”
- “With all the ads, I wrongly thought this game was free.”
- “The only reason I give the game 4 out of 5 instead of 5 stars is because you have to pay to unlock the whole thing (which is fine), but in the unpaid version, there's an excess of ads and I feel like you don't get enough extra levels to justify paying three or four dollars for it.”
- “I'll be buggered if I'm going to pay £3.00 for a game with such short levels and not happy that we're not aware of the unrealistic pricing until we're halfway through the game. Overall, levels are too short, the game is way overpriced for length and depth, and you have ads all the way through as well; talk about milking it, devs!”
story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
57%
8%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its intriguing concepts and engaging elements, while others criticize it for being nonsensical, fragmented, or overly basic. Many users express frustration over the game's monetization model, which restricts access to the full storyline, leading to dissatisfaction with abrupt endings and a lack of narrative depth. Overall, while the story has potential, it often feels underdeveloped and overshadowed by the gameplay mechanics.
- “Storylines are well written and the smoothness of the gameplay is very nicely done.”
- “Great story and fun, addicting, and often challenging.”
- “Very interactive and great storyline to bring you along.”
- “The story makes absolutely no sense, and to be honest, it doesn't matter at all.”
- “Weird ending with no conclusion for all the buildup of the story.”
- “The storyline is a bit too fragmented, not enough story elements to create a real narrative.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
23%
12%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, challenging puzzles, and beautiful graphics, making it enjoyable for many players. However, some users report issues with mechanics not functioning as intended, leading to frustration, particularly with navigation and item recognition. While the game offers a unique experience, it is also noted to be relatively short and affected by ads, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Great interactive gameplay and challenging puzzles.”
- “Unique mechanical puzzles make this game stand out.”
- “Cool graphics and gameplay kept me hooked until the last level.”
- “Game mechanics do not match the help video.”
- “When needing to use the key in the first level, the game does not display properly (cuts off left and right of the gameplay screen) so you can't select the key.”
- “The game needs to be upgraded for newer devices as the mechanics don't work and we get stuck at level 6.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
48%
12%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its relaxing and evocative qualities that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, several users reported technical issues, such as a black screen with only the music playing, which detracted from their experience. Overall, while the music is generally well-liked, its effectiveness is overshadowed by the game's performance problems.
- “The graphics accompanied with relaxing music enriches this game to a new level of enjoyment.”
- “The hidden feel of lore is enticing, and the music and graphics is just lovely.”
- “Evocative atmosphere, interesting music, challenging puzzles - an all-around great casual game, in my opinion!”
- “Download the game, and all I get is a black screen with red lines on the sides and music playing.”
- “Game was not opening on my screen...only music can be heard, that's it.”
- “Just now I installed but the screen is black, just the music is playing for 10 minutes... what's this... totally hated it.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its strong and unique design, blending steampunk elements with post-apocalyptic vibes. Players appreciate the evocative ambiance, complemented by interesting music and well-crafted puzzles, contributing to an enjoyable and relaxing gaming experience.
- “The atmosphere of all levels is strong and unique.”
- “Evocative atmosphere, interesting music, challenging puzzles - an all-around great casual game, in my opinion!”
- “Gotta love the steampunk atmosphere it has.”
- “Lemony Snicket with post-apocalyptic vibes in the atmosphere!”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with easy-to-use controls and impressive graphics; however, some glitches, particularly with machine room dials, have been noted, indicating occasional instability.
- “Great graphics and no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate the consistent frame rate throughout my gameplay.”
- “Glitches on machine room dials keep changing positions.”
- “Buggy.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users praise its outstanding performance, others criticize the screen ratio for not being suitable for smartphones and express dissatisfaction with the overall performance, especially considering the cost.
- “The game delivers outstanding performance, making optimization a key highlight.”
- “I was impressed by how well-optimized the game runs on various hardware setups.”
- “The optimization in this game ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience, even on lower-end systems.”
- “So far, the puzzles are great; however, the screen ratio is off... it's not optimized for smartphone screens.”
- “How dare you ask for money for the rest of this poor performance?”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely regarded as very funny, with multiple users highlighting its humor as a standout feature.
- “It's a very funny game!”
- “Hilarious!”
- “Absolutely hilarious!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally agree that the game lacks replayability, with many stating that it offers little to no incentive to play again after the initial experience.
- “Of course, this kind of game offers zero replayability.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some expressing frustration at being stuck on certain levels, such as level 7, which can hinder their overall enjoyment and progress.
- “I got stuck at level 7; the grind was too tedious to continue.”
- “The repetitive tasks make the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, but it felt like I was getting nowhere.”