ESC/APE

About ESC/APE

ESC/APE is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Vancouver Film School and was released on October 8, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

**A student team project designed to deliver a ~10 minute experience. ESC/APE throws you into the role of Abe, a genetically enhanced ape bred for combat and locked away in a sterile testing facility. After a lifetime of experiments, you’re finally given a chance to prove your worth, and the chance to break free! Master momentum and raw power in fast-paced, physics-driven combat. Slide und…

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Fun and chaotic gameplay with smooth and satisfying movement and combat mechanics.
Colorful and unique art style with humorous world-building and detailed environments.
Well-polished for a student project, with engaging level design, easter eggs, and enjoyable physics.

Game is quite short, leaving players wanting a full-length version.
Some texture quality issues that can detract from the overall experience.
Ending can be a bit confusing or abrupt for some players.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smooth and fluid mechanics, especially the enjoyable traversal and movement systems. Players find the destruction elements brilliant and the combat satisfying, contributing to an overall fun and cohesive experience.
- “The movement mechanics are really fun to execute, and the destruction is brilliant.”
- “Awesome game, super fluid gameplay and satisfying to defeat the enemies!”
- “The mechanics flow well together, especially with traversal.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's humor is praised for its chaotic and hilarious nature, filled with clever easter eggs and amusing details that enhance the fun experience. Players appreciate the lively, quirky world created by the developers, making it a highly entertaining and recommended title.
- “Fantastic game! It's chaotic, crazy, confusing, and funny. The chaos you create as you mash the pick up and throw button and find interesting easter eggs like putting on the dropped glasses were all incredible. Well done, 10/10 experience!”
- “It's almost a shame that you can pick up so much speed, because every corner of the environment is packed with detail, building upon the humorous world that the developers have created.”
- “Loved all the little easter eggs and cosmetics everywhere. Great, cool, funny game. Totally recommend!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music is upbeat and enjoyable, complementing the game's fun and energetic atmosphere with lively, engaging tunes.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game evokes a strong sense of primal immersion, making players feel deeply connected to the role of an ape. This emotional engagement enhances the overall experience by fostering a unique and visceral perspective.