Escape: Close Call
- March 24, 2016
- Tarboosh Games
Get on SteamEscape: 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.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a chaotic experience reminiscent of classic top-down GTA games.
- Once mastered, the gameplay is satisfying, with opportunities to improve times and unlock various vehicles and power-ups.
- The developers are responsive and the game runs well in VR after initial issues were resolved.
- The tutorial is poorly designed, making it difficult to progress 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.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its addictive and intense nature, reminiscent of "Hotline Miami," particularly in a top-down driving context. However, users note that while the Xbox controller excels during gameplay, it falls short in menu navigation. For those uncertain about the game, gameplay videos and playlists are recommended for tips and insights.
“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: https://www.youtube.”
“If you're not sure about the game and want to see some gameplay, check out my first gameplay video for it.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered basic, aligning with the intended style, but many users hope for a more polished final product. Additionally, the flashing double vision effect in VR is criticized as being particularly jarring and in need of adjustment.
“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 in VR is horrendous and really needs to be toned down.”
“The visuals feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games. It detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the art style has potential, the execution falls flat. The textures are low quality, and the animations are stiff, making the game feel unrefined.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game offers significant replayability, featuring numerous goals to accomplish and the ability to compete against 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!”
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and unlockable content, I find myself coming back for more every time!”
