Escape from DuFo

About

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

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features a handful of interesting puzzles that can be enjoyable despite the short runtime.
It has a decent atmosphere and looks good, especially for a free game.
Some players found it to be a fun little dungeon escape experience, wishing it had more content.

The game is very short, with most players completing it in around 6 to 10 minutes, which is considered insufficient for a full gaming experience.
It suffers from poor execution and feels more like a tech demo or student project rather than a polished product.
The lack of proper crediting for asset creators raises concerns about plagiarism and the overall integrity of the game.

music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight a discrepancy in crediting, noting that while music creators are acknowledged, asset creators are not, suggesting a potential legal concern regarding music rights.
- “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 strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism due to a lack of credit for 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 into spending more, 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 poor that it ruined the experience.”
- “I was excited to try the game, but the optimization issues made it nearly unplayable.”
- “The game has great potential, but the lack of optimization leads to frequent crashes and lag.”