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Escape Alcatraz

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48%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
monetization, stability
48% User Score Based on 700 reviews

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Escape Alcatraz is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Escape Alcatraz is a single-player casual game with a compelling plot centered on the legendary prison escape that no one has ever survived. It features marvelous graphics and engaging game mechanics, though heavy advertising and frequent bugs can detract from the experience. Players must navigate challenges to defy the official story and break free.

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48%
Audience ScoreBased on 700 reviews
graphics22 positive mentions
monetization59 negative mentions
  • The game features creative gameplay and interesting puzzles that challenge the player's problem-solving skills.
  • The graphics and art style are visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game provides a fun and engaging storyline that keeps players interested.
  • The game is not truly free, as it requires payment or completing offers to continue after a few levels.
  • There are frequent ads that disrupt gameplay and diminish the overall experience.
  • Many players experience bugs and glitches that hinder progress, such as unresponsive controls and freezing issues.
  • monetization
    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who describe it as overly aggressive and exploitative. Players are frequently interrupted by ads, and after a few initial levels, they are forced to either pay to unlock the full game or complete invasive surveys, leading many to feel that the game is a cash grab. Despite some enjoyment of the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of ads and the requirement to pay for continued access have left a negative impression on the overall experience.

    • “This game is very nice, but if we need clues, there are no ads.”
    • “The hints button and all ads are broken, so no ads means no hints.”
    • “It's a shame, as this game was actually pretty engaging up until the cash grab kicked in.”
    • “The developers stop you going any further unless you pay to unlock the rest of the game, even though they generate their income through the random ads that pop up.”
    • “Too many ads and you have to pay to play the full game.”
  • graphics
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "excellent" and "good," while others criticize them as "dreadful" or "basic." Many users appreciate the art style and visual quality, noting that it enhances the overall experience, but some express frustration with slow transitions and the need to pay for full access. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point for some, while others find them lacking or inconsistent.

    • “Excellent graphics and most puzzles are good (though too easy), but when you're stuck you're stuck.”
    • “Very good game and the graphics are nice and clean and comfortable with my 7 year old son.”
    • “Graphics are great, controls are easy.”
    • “There are quite a few free escape games that are better in graphics, audio effects, puzzles, and overall storyline.”
    • “Dreadful graphics.”
    • “Terrible graphics and just keeps making you feel annoyed because it's so slow and rigid.”
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and well-integrated with the gameplay, while others criticize it for being clichéd and linear. Many users appreciate the graphics and mini-games, but technical issues and bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration. Overall, while the narrative has potential, its execution is hampered by gameplay flaws and a lack of originality.

    • “Really cool scenes and a fun story.”
    • “Interesting storyline and good graphics.”
    • “Fun and a great time killer also extremely addicting and I like how it is a story mode but yet relates to the escape rooms in real life.. great job guys!”
    • “There are quite a few free escape games that are better in graphics, audio effects, puzzles, and overall storyline.”
    • “Story has been done to death, no real thinking involved in any of the puzzles, disruptive ads, and the final straw was the scissors part where I knew exactly what to do, used my one free hint to confirm what to do.”
    • “Badly coded, glitchy controls, lame linear story.”
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the creative mechanics and challenging levels, but expressing frustration over the frequent prompts to pay or complete offers to progress. Issues such as poor controls, non-intuitive puzzles, and bugs have also been highlighted, leading to a general sentiment that while the initial experience can be enjoyable, it is marred by monetization tactics and technical problems. Overall, players find the gameplay decent but ultimately disappointing due to these constraints.

    • “Creative gameplay and cool art, but the game pretty much holds your hand the entire time.”
    • “Also really cool job on game mechanics and puzzles.”
    • “Fun gameplay, but the controls are somewhat lacking.”
    • “You only get about 20-30 minutes of gameplay before the game forces you to 'complete offers' or pay money to proceed.”
    • “I ignored the one-star reviews and just wasted 30 minutes of my life with non-intuitive puzzles, broken controls, and horrible gameplay, only to get to a screen where you must either buy the game or download another app and get achievements in those games just to progress to level 5 in this one.”
    • “Very little gameplay before it tries to force you to download other games to continue.”
  • stability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and various glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to recognize inputs and the lack of responsive support for these issues. Overall, the game's stability issues significantly detract from the user experience, leading to lower ratings and calls for urgent fixes.

    • “I don't even do anything and the game freezes, not responding, and even freezing my whole phone.”
    • “Frequent freezes, crashes, and this annoying thing where the screen starts flashing.”
    • “The game freezes constantly and I'm stuck in one of the puzzles.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant issues with the game's music, citing frequent freezing and lagging that prevent gameplay. Many believe the music is linked to these technical problems, as it continues to play even after the app is closed, leading to frustration and disappointment. Overall, the music aspect appears to be a major source of bugs that detracts from the gaming experience.

    • “It froze and lagged out really bad, then when I shut the game down completely, the game music kept playing on my phone until I restarted it.”
    • “When I closed the app, the music was still playing and I couldn't tap on any other apps.”
    • “The game loads the title screen and plays the music, and that is all.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users feel that the presence of constant advertisements significantly detracts from the overall atmosphere of the game, undermining immersion and enjoyment.

    • “Ads after ads destroying any atmosphere.”
    • “The game feels lifeless and lacks any immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The overall ambiance is dull and uninspired, making it hard to get engaged.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious and linear, leading to a monotonous experience that detracts from overall enjoyment. Many have expressed frustration with the repetitive tasks, resulting in some choosing to uninstall the game.

    • “It kinda sets you on a linear path and makes you do tedious chores.”
    • “Uninstalled, it's just too tedious.”
    • “Fully tedious and boring.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from its unexpected prompt to purchase the full version after a short playtime, which has led to a wave of negative reviews from players who found this approach amusing yet frustrating.

    • “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout my playtime.”
    • “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
    • “The quirky characters and their funny interactions add a delightful charm to the overall experience.”
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Escape Alcatraz is a action game.

Escape Alcatraz is available on Phone and Tablet.

Escape Alcatraz was developed by App Holdings.

Escape Alcatraz has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Escape Alcatraz is a single player game.

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