Escape

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Escape is a simple 2D game with 35 levels already unlocked (for the sake of gaming of course). Require jumping skills, a brain and patience. Enjoy :)

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 374 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music10 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a decent number of levels, providing a fun challenge for those who enjoy puzzle games.
Some players found the puzzles to be clever and enjoyed the minimalist design, appreciating the humor in the ending.
Despite its flaws, the game can be entertaining and is a good option for passing time, especially for those who enjoy difficult platformers.

The controls are often unresponsive and slippery, leading to frustrating gameplay and making many levels feel nearly impossible.
There is a lack of sound and music, which contributes to an empty and unengaging experience.
Many players reported numerous bugs and poor level design, with some levels being unintuitive or requiring luck to complete.

music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
60%
33%
The reviews overwhelmingly criticize the game for its complete lack of music and sound effects, which many users feel detracts significantly from the overall experience. Several reviewers suggest that the addition of music could greatly enhance the game's atmosphere and enjoyment. Overall, the absence of audio elements is a major drawback noted by players.
- “Can easily be rectified by adding some music into the program (that, hopefully, actually goes with the setting).”
- “My only complaint is it has no music.”
- “There is no feedback to dying, no sound, no music.”
- “Terrible controls, bad level design and no music or sound effects really make this game nothing special.”
- “I had to play Hotline Miami 2's soundtrack in the background to keep myself from raging during this thing.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The gameplay is characterized by single-screen platforming where players navigate obstacles to reach an exit, but it is often described as frustrating and unintuitive, with some users noting issues with controls and glitches. While the game features simple graphics and challenging puzzles, it may appeal to those looking for a casual experience despite its shortcomings. Overall, the gameplay is a mixed bag, with some interesting mechanics but significant room for improvement.
- “Gameplay consists of single screen platforming, jumping over spikes to get to the colored blob that represents the exit.”
- “2D platformer game with simple graphics and hard puzzle gameplay.”
- “It's a good game, it's hard, it's funny, and sometimes it plays with the mind a bit. I'd recommend this as a kind of relaxing game; it does have some glitches, but that doesn't really affect the overall gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is relatively frustrating and the puzzle solving is relatively unintuitive.”
- “Terrible gameplay, stupid controls.”
- “Escape is a very simple platformer game with broken gameplay.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as terrible, simplistic, and riddled with issues, including broken physics and a lack of clarity in visual cues. While some appreciate the minimalist and colorful design, the overall consensus is that significant graphical improvements are needed to enhance the gaming experience. Additionally, technical problems such as crashes in fullscreen mode further detract from the visual quality.
- “Minimalist graphics, fun, easy, casual, and colorful.”
- “2D platformer game with simple graphics and hard puzzle gameplay.”
- “The challenges the game poses are fair and understandable, the visuals are interesting enough.”
- “Gives my computer a bluescreen when I put it in fullscreen, broken physics, terrible graphics, it's so bad, and level 5 is impossible.”
- “Even on max settings, there are a lot of graphical issues.”
- “Shitty graphics, very shitty, actually no graphics at all.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players noting that it keeps them laughing throughout, especially during the funny ending. Many find the game to be a blend of challenging gameplay and comedic elements, often leading to moments of joy and amusement, even in the face of mistakes or difficulties. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that enhances the gaming experience.
- “I found myself laughing after making countless mistakes, smiling after figuring out a puzzle that I had been stuck on for at least a good 10 minutes, and nearly crying tears of joy as I got past a particularly difficult section.”
- “I think this is a funny and hard game; I think it is more meant to troll you though. Overall, I really like it.”
- “It's a good game; it's hard, it's funny, and sometimes it plays with the mind a bit. I'd recommend this as a kind of relaxing game.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, particularly during jumps. While some players find these issues frustrating, others feel that they do not detract significantly from the overall experience, suggesting that the game still offers enjoyable elements despite its instability.
- “Sure it's buggy, but at least there's a game in there somewhere.”
- “Has quite a few glitches.”
- “The jumps are ridiculously buggy and it's virtually impossible for anyone to finish every level.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for allowing players to skip levels, which undermines the challenge and purpose of completing the game. This design choice detracts from the overall narrative experience, as it enables players to bypass significant content.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a deeply emotional experience with the game, often expressing feelings of joy and frustration, leading to tears during challenging moments. The intensity of the gameplay evokes strong reactions, with many stating they would willingly relive the emotional rollercoaster.
- “10/10 would cry again.”
- “This game made me have fun; I cried and raged a lot when I died about 50 times in a simple round.”
- “10/10 would cry again.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game is so demanding that it may require a second life, suggesting it can be excessively time-consuming or challenging.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”