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EFO: Escape From Outerworld

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55%Game Brain Score
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80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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EFO: Escape From Outerworld is a single player action game. It was developed by Apricat Games and was released on August 28, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

EFO 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!

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique telekinesis mechanic that allows players to create temporary platforms, adding an interesting twist to the traditional platforming experience.
  • Despite its short length, the game is enjoyable and offers a fun gameplay experience, making it a good option for a free game.
  • The art style, while inconsistent, has moments of charm, particularly with the cute protagonist and some visually appealing level designs.
  • The controls are floaty and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially with jumping mechanics that feel unsatisfying.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs with the telekinesis mechanic and clipping problems that detract from the overall experience.
  • Level design can feel repetitive and lacks depth, as many puzzles can be solved by simply bringing along blocks, reducing the challenge and engagement.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 some players appreciate the innovative mechanics and visuals, others feel the game lacks polish and can be buggy, leading to an overall unsatisfying experience. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers a straightforward platforming experience with potential for fun exploration.

    • “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.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 certain aspects, overall, the graphics are considered lackluster and not up to the standards typically expected from Digipen games.

    • “This game is a pretty straightforward platformer with a few interesting mechanics used to make the level design more engaging while featuring 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.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that while the concepts of jumping and telekinesis are promising, they are hindered by 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 several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is perceived as lacking depth and brevity, with players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative 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.”
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EFO: Escape From Outerworld is a action game.

EFO: Escape From Outerworld is available on PC and Windows.

EFO: Escape From Outerworld was released on August 28, 2021.

EFO: Escape From Outerworld was developed by Apricat Games.

EFO: Escape From Outerworld has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

EFO: Escape From Outerworld is a single player game.

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