Escape from DuFo

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Escape from DuFo is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Shcherbinskyi Artem and was released on August 14, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A short atmospheric and simple puzzle game in which you try to escape from a dungeon.

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Single-Player

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features a handful of interesting puzzles that some players found enjoyable.
It has a decent atmosphere and looks good, especially considering it uses Unreal Engine assets.
The game is free, making it accessible for players who want a short experience.

The game is very short, with most players completing it in around 6 to 10 minutes, which many found unsatisfactory.
It lacks originality and is criticized for being an asset flip with no proper credit given to the original creators.
The performance issues and abrupt ending left many players feeling disappointed and frustrated.

music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note a discrepancy in crediting, highlighting that while music creators are acknowledged, asset creators are not, suggesting a potential bias in recognition that may stem from legal considerations.
- “It's weird how they managed to credit the music creators but not the asset creators.”
- “I guess music creators are more likely to sue, or something.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization aspect has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It feels like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its engaging and intriguing qualities, particularly in relation to the puzzles; however, some players feel that the experience diminishes towards the ending.
- “This was a great little game with interesting puzzles and a captivating atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, despite a quick vertical slice showcasing its potential.
- “The quick vertical slice was promising, but the performance was so bad.”
- “I encountered frequent frame drops and stuttering, making the game nearly unplayable.”
- “The optimization is lacking; I expected better performance given the system requirements.”