Escape from Castle Claymount
- December 18, 2024
- STUDIO LOOK
Get on SteamThe popular web game is now on Steam! An evil wizard has locked you in Castle Claymount and the king is nowhere to be found... But you won't be alone! Work together with a collection of unlikely friends to solve the hidden puzzles and make your escape! Escape From Castle Claymount is a 3D point-and-click adventure game filled with beautifully rendered Claymation scenery and unique puzzles. Exp…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming claymation art style that enhances the game's unique aesthetic.
- Puzzles are engaging and well-balanced, offering a mix of challenge without being overly cryptic.
- The hint system is helpful and allows players to progress without significant frustration.
- Some puzzles can be obtuse or confusing, leading to moments of frustration.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Fullscreen option is not easily accessible, which can detract from the overall experience.
- graphics17 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming claymation style, which creates a unique and visually appealing experience reminiscent of stop-motion films. Players appreciate the colorful and memorable designs of the characters and environments, noting that the handmade aesthetic enhances the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the art style is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's whimsical and cozy atmosphere.
“The claymation graphics are really colorful and nice looking given the handmade models; everyone has good designs making them memorable.”
“Escape from Castle Claymount is a brilliant little point-and-click escape room game with absolutely beautiful clay-and-craft-supplies graphics.”
“The art style is so unique, and the graphics use a claymation style that really stands out in comparison to other games, giving it a charming appearance.”
“The graphics are quite disappointing, lacking detail and polish, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the art style is unique, the execution feels unfinished and could use more refinement to enhance immersion.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and fail to capture the charm that the gameplay and story promise.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story in adventure games is often described as a framework that supports a series of integrated puzzles, enhancing the gameplay experience. In contrast, the sub-genre of escape rooms tends to prioritize puzzles over narrative, resulting in a less cohesive story. Overall, players appreciate when the story is engaging and the puzzles are logical, contributing to a satisfying adventure.
“The art style was so unique, the puzzles are understandable (for the most part), the story is interesting, the environment starts out small but gradually grows in a way that feels good, and overall a very fun game.”
“Adventure games have been famously called 'a series of puzzles that happens to have a story.' The description is not wrong; the 'adventure' in adventure games really is solving a puzzle of one kind or another that is integrated into the story.”
“Yet if adventure games have been called 'a series of puzzles that happens to have a story,' its sub-genre, 'escape rooms,' has decided to leave out a lot of the story.”
“'Escape rooms' are as advertised: they are often shorter in play length than a conventional adventure game with more puzzles, but those puzzles aren't really as integrated into the story as that of an adventure game.”
“Again, there is a difference between nonsensical (the puzzles are just 'there' and not integrated into any sort of story) and rational (the puzzle itself can be solved without using huge leaps of logic or reading the minds of the developers).”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for effectively complementing the charming graphics, creating a nice and relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“I thought that the music works well in this game and complements the charming graphics quite effectively.”
“The music really gives the game a nice and relaxing atmosphere.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music contributes significantly to a calming and enjoyable atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience for players.
“The music really gives the game a nice and relaxing atmosphere.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the camera mechanics in the game, highlighting them as a strong point, but express a desire for a fullscreen option to enhance the overall experience.
“I really love the camera mechanics, but I wish this game could be played in fullscreen mode.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps me coming back for more.”
“The controls are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to immerse myself in the game.”
