EFO: Escape From Outerworld
- August 28, 2021
- Apricat Games
Get on SteamEFO is a side scrolling platformer, wherein you control an alien who has crash landed, and must reach the top of the mountain in order to call for a ride home before the battery on your distress beacon runs out. The climb is difficult, but you have the power of telekinesis!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique telekinesis mechanic that adds an interesting twist to the platforming experience.
- It's a short and free game, making it an easy option for players looking to pass some time.
- The art style, while inconsistent, has a cute and cartoony protagonist that some players find appealing.
- The controls are floaty and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The level design feels unfinished, with repetitive gameplay and a lack of challenging puzzles.
- Technical issues such as clipping through walls and bugs in the jumping and telekinesis mechanics detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring a unique telekinesis mechanic that adds some creativity to the platforming experience, but is marred by floaty jumping controls and visibility issues that hinder navigation. While the game offers interesting level design and visuals, many players feel that the mechanics are not fully polished, leading to a sense of unfinished levels and occasional bugs. Overall, it presents a straightforward platforming experience with some fun elements, but lacks the refinement needed for a satisfying gameplay experience.
“This game may be short, but it's got a cool gameplay mechanic where you can use a telekinesis-type ability to platform in the level, which not many platformers use.”
“As usual, DigiPen's students make a neat game with fun mechanics that allow you to explore a world in a way unique to what you can think up.”
“The telekinesis mechanic causes a lot of bugs and isn't very satisfying to use.”
“A fairly basic 2D platformer: jumping and a telekinesis mechanic that is, to the game's credit, pretty unique.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game have received mixed reviews, with some users noting a jarring art style and below-average technical implementation, including locked resolution and controls. While there are mentions of nice visuals in the context of level design, overall, the graphics are considered lackluster compared to previous titles from the same developer.
“This game is a pretty straightforward platformer with a few interesting mechanics used to make the level design more engaging while having some nice visuals.”
“Usually the DigiPen games at least have some reasonable graphics, but they're a bit phoned in here, with a somewhat mismatched and jarring art style.”
“The technical implementation is below acceptable standards, with locked resolution and controls, so there's no way for the end user to try to adjust or configure the game to improve the deficiencies in the visuals and the control handling.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as lacking depth and brevity, with players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative, potentially inspired by the main menu. While the overall gameplay is enjoyable and features fun mechanics, the shortness of the story leaves some players wanting more.
“It needs a story; take the main menu screen as inspiration; it could be good.”
“This was a pretty dope game overall, but it's short and there's not much story.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that while the concepts of jumping and telekinesis are promising, they suffer from significant bugs that affect overall stability.
“Jumping and telekinesis are buggy, but the idea is good.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the gameplay.”
