Escalators

About

Escalators is an arcade-style game with plenty of humor and unfortunately, lots of bugs and intrusive ads. The objective is to carry as many people as possible on your escalator, challenging yourself or others to beat high scores in this quirky experience. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers a unique and entertaining concept for players.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,994 reviews

humor16 positive mentions

monetization879 negative mentions

The game is fun and helps relieve stress.
It's a great time killer and can be played offline.
The graphics are cute and the gameplay is satisfying.

There are too many ads, often after every level, which disrupts gameplay.
The game frequently glitches and lags, especially with larger numbers of characters.
Levels are repetitive and do not offer much challenge or variety.

monetization
896 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads. Players report that ads often interrupt gameplay, with some experiencing ads after nearly every level, leading to a situation where they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. While some users acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the sheer volume and length of the ads have made the game unenjoyable for many, prompting some to uninstall it or pay for an ad-free experience that still includes ads.
- “No ads as far as I've played, although I'm sure they'll come up.”
- “It is really fun and there are no ads.”
- “No ads, mindless and enjoyable, nothing to do with all my coins though.”
- “The ads are longer than the gameplay!!!”
- “You spend more time watching ads than you do playing the game.”
- “The amount of ads just tells me that it is a money grab.”
stability
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly when the number of characters increases, leading to frequent freezes and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many users report that the game becomes unplayable during bonus levels or when attempting to manage large crowds, often requiring restarts and resulting in lost progress. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the persistent technical problems detract from the experience and need urgent attention.
- “More people you get across, the more glitches and then it freezes.”
- “If you have too many people on the escalator, the game freezes and lags real bad to where it's frustrating and impossible to play.”
- “The game freezes and glitches too much for the few minutes of actual play.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, particularly during chaotic moments like character mishaps. However, many users report that the game experiences significant lag when too many characters are on screen, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite this issue, the comedic elements and lighthearted gameplay keep players engaged and entertained.
- “I'm enjoying the game, it's really funny.”
- “It's a great game not a lot of ads and it's funny when the people get hit or don't make it.”
- “So funny that you were having a good time.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay experience is heavily marred by excessive advertisements, often overshadowing the brief moments of actual playtime, which users describe as simple, repetitive, and ultimately unsatisfying. Many players express frustration over the lack of engaging content, with ads frequently interrupting or dominating the experience, leading to a perception of the game as more of an advertising platform than a fun game. Overall, the gameplay is criticized for being minimal and tedious, with users wishing for a more substantial and enjoyable experience.
- “Simple but satisfactory gameplay overall if it worked.”
- “Is as advertised, and ads come after the level, not during gameplay.”
- “Super simple and boring gameplay as well.”
- “This is an advertising platform with about 10 seconds of potential gameplay in between.”
- “What could be a really fun and addictive game is nothing but advertisements with 30 seconds of gameplay.”
- “The ads are longer than the actual gameplay of each level.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the visuals as enjoyable and beautiful, while others criticize them for being outdated and prone to lag, especially during intense gameplay. Many users report significant performance issues, particularly when there are numerous characters on screen, leading to glitches and freezing that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while some find the graphics appealing, the technical performance issues significantly impact gameplay for others.
- “But, the progression of the game just improves the visuals.”
- “Quite a good game so far, relaxing and at the same time fun, graphics are good too 👌”
- “Love the graphics!”
- “Feb 2022, 3 star review: graphics lag so bad that it is impossible to finish 1 level once 500+ primarily fight & bonus levels where getting numbers is most important.”
- “When I got to stage 35, the game kept lagging and when I go for x4, it lags so bad that it's unplayable. It's not my phone; if it can handle Genshin on almost full graphics, my phone could handle this game.”
- “It's a great game and I love it, but whenever I have too many people on the escalator, it starts glitching and the graphics look low, so please fix this bug.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express dissatisfaction with the music in the game, noting that it is either non-existent or unengaging, and they are frustrated by ads interrupting any background music they might have.
- “The ads continuously stop my background music.”
- “It's not music; it's very boring.”
- “There are no songs in this game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report mixed experiences with optimization, noting that while the game runs smoothly on devices like the Galaxy S20, it struggles with performance issues on others, such as the Pixel 5.
- “Running this on a Galaxy S20, I shouldn't be having any issues with performance at all.”
- “Poor performance on Pixel 5.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a sense of boredom after initial enjoyment. Additionally, issues like lag and bugs contribute to a frustrating experience.
- “Unfortunately, that also makes it tedious and boring after the first few games.”
- “Ad-infested, laggy, and tediously repetitive.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with Chaklandus, citing an overwhelming presence of ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to a negative emotional experience. The constant interruptions contribute to feelings of annoyance and dissatisfaction.