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Escape First 3

70%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, graphics
stability, replayability
70% User Score Based on 99 reviews

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"Escape First 3" is the third installment of a multiplayer-focused escape room game, now with 3 new challenging rooms to solve alone or with friends, either cooperatively or competitively. The game supports both virtual reality and desktop PC play, with full room-scale tracking and motion controller support for HTC Vive and Oculus. Up to 6 players can join in on the puzzle-solving fun.

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews
atmosphere7 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game features improved level design with larger, immersive environments and a unique plot for each level.
  • Puzzles are generally more intuitive and creative compared to previous titles, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
  • The game is fun to play with friends, offering a good atmosphere, nice graphics, and engaging interactions.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with controls, item manipulation, and multiplayer synchronization, making it frustrating to play.
  • Many players found the puzzles to be poorly designed or illogical, leading to confusion and a lack of engagement.
  • The game is relatively short and lacks replayability, with some players feeling it does not provide good value for the price.
  • atmosphere
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its impressive visuals, immersive audio, and engaging settings that enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers noted the clever riddles and challenging puzzles that complement the captivating ambiance, making it a fun and replayable escape room game. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the enjoyment of the game.

    • “The atmosphere of the game is amazing!”
    • “I enjoyed it a lot; I loved the atmosphere and all the clever riddles that are included in all 3 rooms.”
    • “Awesome escape room game, the atmosphere was on point.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences a notable number of glitches, including issues with VR interactions and occasional prop entrapment, which can complicate gameplay but are not game-breaking. While some users found the competitive aspect potentially unbalanced or buggy, the overall consensus is that the game is playable despite its stability issues.

    • “The game was incredibly buggy.”
    • “There are quite a few glitches; we had to work through some logistics with the VR player holding things they had touched and placed.”
    • “Glitches are common, and you can get stuck between props.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game have received high praise for their impressive visuals and atmospheric design, significantly improving upon previous titles. Players appreciate the combination of excellent graphics, engaging audio, and challenging puzzles, contributing to an overall immersive experience.

    • “Rooms with a nice atmosphere, very good visuals, audio, and challenging puzzles!”
    • “Graphics and world-building are much improved compared to previous games.”
    • “Great game, fun puzzles, nice graphics, and good sound effects.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is conveyed through unique plots in each level, with a balance of background information that enhances the experience without overwhelming players. While some users appreciate the adventurous feel of the rooms and the integration of interactable objects into the narrative, others find the overall story unengaging and the puzzles disconnected from the plot.

    • “The rooms felt like adventures and were telling a story.”
    • “The plot of each level is unique and has just enough information so that it is neither exhaustive nor shallow.”
    • “The textures are beautifully rendered and all interactable objects play some role in the puzzle solving/storytelling aspect of the game.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as limited due to its small number of maps, with players noting that once completed, there isn't much incentive to revisit. However, some users appreciate the game's atmosphere and fun factor, suggesting that it can still provide enjoyable experiences, especially in multiplayer settings, despite its short length.

    • “Not to mention, £5 is a great price for 3-hour long levels that have the required replayability and atmosphere to comprise a fun game to play with your friends!”
    • “We went into it saying, okay, the mixed reviews are because the game is not very replayable; it has 3 maps.”
    • “Fun, but once you complete it, it's kind of over; there's no real replayability in these games!”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its excellence and its effective integration into the gameplay, particularly in relation to puzzles. Overall, the combination of graphics, music, and challenging puzzles contributes to a compelling gaming experience.

    • “Excellent graphics, excellent music!”
    • “Graphics, music, and puzzles were actually hard and good!”
    • “The music in the game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and not fitting for the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The audio quality of the music is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized as lacking depth and excitement, with some users describing it as "horrendous" and "lame," failing to deliver an engaging experience.

    • “This mockery of video game is horrendous... not spooky or something, but the gameplay is just lame.”

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