Escape First
- May 10, 2018
- OnSkull Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Escape First" is a virtual reality-optional game that transports players into a series of escape rooms. It features three different rooms, each with a unique theme and puzzles to solve. Players must work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and escape before time runs out. The goal is to escape as quickly as possible, with leaderboards to compare your times against other players.
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
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Xbox One
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and challenging experience, especially when played with friends.
- The puzzles are varied, with some being clever and engaging, providing a sense of accomplishment when solved.
- For the price, the game is considered a good deal, offering three rooms that can be completed in a reasonable time.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
- Many puzzles are criticized for being overly simplistic or lacking logical coherence, making them feel unsatisfying.
- The user interface and controls are clunky, making interactions with objects difficult and sometimes unintuitive.
- graphics36 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the lovely design and atmospheric detail, while others criticize them as clunky, glitchy, and reminiscent of outdated titles. Despite some acknowledging decent visuals for a low-priced VR game, many report significant bugs and a lack of polish, leading to an overall impression that the graphics do not elevate the gameplay experience.
“The graphics are lovely, the maps are designed with love to detail and the overall atmosphere also elevates the game further.”
“The graphics are great, the mood is on point, and 3 rooms in the price of 1, that's a win-win situation right here.”
“I liked the riddles and the graphics are good.”
“It has a clunky interface, terrible graphics, and fairly weak puzzles.”
“Its graphics and puzzles are worse than 'Myst', which came out almost 30 years ago.”
“Graphics are glitchy and anti-aliasing is non-existent.”
- stability20 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, such as items getting stuck and visual errors in certain areas. Many players reported that these problems hindered their experience, making it feel unfinished and akin to a beta version. Despite its aesthetic appeal for a low-cost VR game, the overall stability concerns detract from its enjoyment.
“Game is too short and a bit buggy, with some items getting stuck in the ground when dropped in certain areas and glitches appearing when you're up against the wall in specific spots.”
“Aesthetically, this game looks good for a $6 title that supports VR, but the amount of bugs and glitches makes it feel like it's still in beta testing.”
“It's so buggy we couldn't finish the map.”
- story20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with many players noting that it primarily focuses on escape mechanics rather than a compelling narrative. While some found it possible to engage with the story, most felt that a more developed backstory would have enhanced the experience. Overall, it seems to cater more to casual gameplay than to those seeking a rich narrative.
“Nothing fancy, but you can dive into the story.”
“Epic story.”
“There isn’t really a story to be judged here, just escape, but a bit of backstory would be nice.”
“☑️ This game has no story.”
“There isn't really a story to be judged here, just escape, but a bit of backstory would be nice.”
“Note that I haven’t played the last missions as my friends and I were too bored and annoyed to continue.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Escape First is characterized by a diverse range of puzzles that vary in difficulty, contributing to an engaging experience. However, players have reported significant frame rate issues that can detract from enjoyment, and the overall playtime is relatively short, averaging around 2.5 hours for cooperative play. While the game offers great mechanics and atmosphere, expectations for lengthy gameplay should be tempered.
“Escape First is a game with a large variety of great puzzles and rooms, great mechanics, and a great atmosphere.”
“As I already said, the variety of puzzles is large; the puzzles are sometimes easy and sometimes really hard, and the overall gameplay is also great.”
“I experienced huge frame drops on my powerful PC, making the entire gameplay nauseating and uncomfortable.”
“Don't buy this game and expect 20 hours of gameplay. My friend and I duo'd it up on the puzzles and finished all three in less than 2.5 hours of total gameplay (don't forget this game only cost ~$6). Playing the puzzles solo would undoubtedly increase playtime by maybe an hour or two.”
“Don't buy this game and expect 20 hours of gameplay. My friend and I duo'd it up on the puzzles and finished all three in less than 2.5 hours of total gameplay (don't forget this game only cost ~$6). Playing the puzzles solo would undoubtedly increase playtime by maybe an hour or two.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is widely praised for its interesting and unique environments, detailed graphics, and overall immersive design. While many players appreciate the strong level design and engaging atmosphere, some note that the puzzles can feel repetitive and unsatisfying. Overall, the game's atmosphere significantly enhances the experience, complementing its variety of puzzles and mechanics.
“The environments of each room are interesting, unique, and have good atmospheres.”
“Escape First is a game with a large variety of great puzzles and rooms, great mechanics, and a great atmosphere.”
“The graphics are lovely, the maps are designed with love to detail, and the overall atmosphere enhances the game further.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it infinitely replayable, others feel it lacks real replay value despite being enjoyable for its low price. Overall, it seems to offer a fun experience that some would revisit under certain conditions.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“A great game for $5 - if someone could use a neuralyzer on me, I would play again.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a strong positive reception of the music in the game, with multiple users highlighting its quality and effectiveness in enhancing the overall experience. The consistent use of checkmarks suggests that the music is a standout feature that resonates well with players.
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game currently lacks proper optimization, with users expressing a desire for performance updates to enhance its entertainment value in the future.
“Not exactly what I'd call optimized either.”
“I'd like to see this game receive updates on performance so that in the future it can be as entertaining as it should be.”
