Escape 51

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In "Escape 51," play as a mistreated alien trying to escape a human research facility. Sneak, hide, and solve puzzles while utilizing your ability to swap limbs with other aliens, each possessing unique abilities. Your goal is to avoid guards and leverage chaos to facilitate your escape in this single-player adventure.

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Play Modes

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

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Escape 51 is a fun and short puzzle-platformer that features a charming alien protagonist and engaging gameplay mechanics.
The game's atmosphere and art style are well-crafted, creating a captivating experience that evokes a sense of existential dread.
The limb-swapping mechanic adds depth to the gameplay, making it intuitive and enjoyable while enhancing the narrative.

The game does not support Xbox controllers, which can make controls challenging for some players.
Some puzzles can be obscure, requiring trial and error, and the game lacks a significant difficulty curve.
Animation quality, particularly for the guards, is stiff and could benefit from more variability to enhance immersion.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
The gameplay is characterized by an innovative limb-swapping mechanic that enhances both the narrative and overall experience, making it feel artistically cohesive. While the stealth elements are straightforward, involving basic evasion tactics, the introduction of various arm abilities adds depth and variety to the gameplay. However, players may occasionally struggle with navigation and understanding where to go next.
- “The ingenious limb-swapping mechanic seamlessly fuses mechanics with narrative, elevating gameplay into pure art.”
- “I like the different arm abilities you get as you go; they really add to the gameplay and make it feel complete.”
- “The atmosphere is captivating, and the gameplay mechanics are smooth.”
- “Mechanically, it's sometimes difficult to discern where to go.”
- “Gameplay is simple, stealth is also simple.”
- “Gameplay is simple, stealth is also simple.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Escape 51 is praised for its captivating and well-crafted atmosphere, showcasing a masterful blend of artistry and gameplay mechanics. While the puzzles are generally enjoyable, some may feel overly obscure, leading to a trial-and-error experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere significantly enhances the overall experience.
- “Escape 51 is a bold, audacious debut from 51 Goobcells Production, a masterclass in brevity and atmospheric artistry.”
- “The atmosphere is well-crafted, and the puzzles are generally enjoyable, though some can be a bit too obscure, requiring a lot of trial and error.”
- “The atmosphere is captivating, and the gameplay mechanics are smooth.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's graphics feature a shadowy aesthetic and minimalist design that evoke a sense of existential dread, enhancing the emotional impact of the experience. Its art style draws comparisons to titles like *Far: Lone Sails* and *The Pedestrian*, utilizing realistic environments to create a contrast with the simplicity of gameplay. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's poignant atmosphere.
- “Its shadowy aesthetic and minimalist storytelling whisper existential dread into every moment, evoking a raw, visceral poignancy.”
- “The art style of the game is similar to games like 'Far: Lone Sails' or to the lesser-known puzzle platformer 'The Pedestrian', both of which use realistic-looking environments to obfuscate the simplicity of the path forward.”
- “The art style of the game is similar to games like 'Far: Lone Sails' or to the lesser-known puzzle platformer 'The Pedestrian', both of which use realistic-looking environments to obfuscate the simplicity of the path forward.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story features a shadowy aesthetic and minimalist storytelling that effectively conveys existential dread, creating a poignant atmosphere. While the setting is intriguing, many reviewers feel that it lacks sufficient character development and plot depth to enhance engagement.
- “Its shadowy aesthetic and minimalist storytelling whisper existential dread into every moment, evoking a raw, visceral poignancy.”
- “The story and setting are interesting, but it could use more character development or plot depth to keep things even more engaging.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers emphasize the necessity for a robust advertising campaign, particularly targeting popular YouTubers, to effectively showcase the game's potential and expand its audience reach.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the story and setting are intriguing, reviewers feel that the character development is lacking, suggesting that deeper exploration of the characters could enhance engagement and overall plot depth.