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Escape: Close Call

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65%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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About Escape: Close Call

Escape: Close Call is a single player action game. It was developed by Tarboosh Games and was released on March 24, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

Escape: Close Call is an adrenaline pumping driving game which rewards near crashes with style points, encouraging risk and thrill seeking. Escape enemy vehicles increasing in difficulty while completing missions, maneuvering through the landscape, and earning coins to upgrade your vehicle with weapons.

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
graphics1 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and addictive, providing a chaotic experience reminiscent of classic top-down GTA games.
  • There are plenty of vehicles and power-ups to unlock, adding depth and replay value to the gameplay.
  • The game runs well in VR now, with no crashes reported, making it an enjoyable experience overall.
  • The tutorial is broken, preventing players from progressing in the game.
  • Menu navigation in VR is cumbersome, requiring players to remove their headset to interact with options.
  • The graphics and overall polish are lacking, with some visual issues that need to be addressed for a better experience.

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is highly praised for its addictive and challenging nature, reminiscent of "Hotline Miami," particularly in the context of a top-down driving game. However, users note that while the Xbox controller excels during gameplay, it is poorly implemented for menu navigation, which can detract from the overall experience.

    • “Think Hotline Miami difficulty but the same kind of insane addictiveness and crazy gameplay, just in a top-down driving game.. and you have Escape: Close Call!”
    • “If you're stuck with any part of this game, check out my playlist for general gameplay and tips & tricks to help you improve.”
    • “If you're not sure about the game and want to see some gameplay, check out my first gameplay video for it.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics are described as basic, aligning with the intended style, but many users express a desire for a more polished final product. Additionally, the presence of flashing double vision in VR is noted as a significant issue that requires improvement.

    • “The graphics are basic; it's clear what style they're aiming for, but I hope the finished product will be more polished. The flashing double vision that occurs sometimes is horrendous in VR and really needs to be toned down.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players find the game offers significant replayability, highlighting numerous goals to achieve and the competitive element of online scores, making it a worthwhile investment.

    • “Well worth the price of admission with tons of replay value, goals to achieve, and online scores to beat!”
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Escape: Close Call is a action game. Common tags for Escape: Close Call include indie and trading.

Escape: Close Call is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Escape: Close Call was released on March 24, 2016.

Escape: Close Call was developed by Tarboosh Games.

Escape: Close Call has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Escape: Close Call for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Escape: Close Call is a single player game.

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