Escape from Kyoto House
- June 10, 2020
- Taichi Games
Get on Steam"Escape from Kyoto House" is a challenging escape room game set in a Japanese-themed environment, where players must solve puzzles and crack riddles to escape. The game can be played solo or with up to three friends and takes around 30-50 minutes to complete. Additional content, including a horror-themed mode, is set to be released in the future.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and engaging puzzles that provide a satisfying escape room experience.
- Great for cooperative play, allowing friends to work together to solve challenges.
- Affordable price point makes it a good value for a short, enjoyable gaming experience.
- Very short gameplay, typically completed in under an hour, leading to limited replayability.
- Some technical issues, including clunky controls and lack of a save function.
- Puzzles can be too easy for experienced players, and some elements feel underutilized.
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and aesthetically pleasing, with well-decorated and immersive environments. While some players appreciate the simple visuals reminiscent of Minecraft, others find them lacking in complexity. Overall, the graphics serve the game's fun puzzle-solving experience without being groundbreaking.
“I think the game had beautiful visuals, but it was hard to concentrate with the character movements.”
“Fun puzzles, pretty nice aesthetic.”
“The aesthetic is so cute and aesthetically pleasing, and the environment was so well decorated and immersive.”
“The graphics won't blow you away, the puzzles aren't incredibly complex, but it's just good simple fun puzzle solving.”
“- options menu has very limited graphical choices.”
“Nevermind the pixel graphics, they are just fine for this kind of game.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, typically lasting about an hour, with little incentive to play again aside from a horror mode. While it may not provide extensive replay value, it is a cost-effective alternative to real escape rooms, making it worthwhile for fans of the genre.
“If you've got friends or family who enjoy escape rooms and solving puzzles, and you don't mind the limited replay value, then yes, I would recommend it.”
“While it may lack replayability, it does cost considerably less than a real escape room and you don't risk catching COVID!”
“It does not last very long, you should be able to complete it in about one hour at a normal pace, and it does not truly have replay value, but I think it's worth a play if you like escape room games.”
“It does not last very long; you should be able to complete it in about one hour at a normal pace, and it does not truly have replay value, but I think it's worth a play if you like escape room games.”
“Don't expect replayability, which should be a given for an escape room game.”
“- Except for horror mode, there is no replay value whatsoever.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Escape from Kyoto House" is centered around cooperative puzzle-solving, reminiscent of a live-action escape room experience. While it offers a solo mode, the emphasis on teamwork may deter players who prefer to play alone, as evidenced by instances of players being kicked during sessions.
“The emphasis on co-op gameplay may be a drawback to people without friends who enjoy solving puzzles, although you can play Escape from Kyoto House in solo mode.”
“In the space of about 50 minutes of gameplay, the guest player was kicked about half a dozen times.”
“Escape from Kyoto House is a game that emulates the cooperative gameplay of a live-action escape room.”
“The emphasis on co-op gameplay may be a drawback for people without friends who enjoy solving puzzles, although you can play Escape from Kyoto House in solo mode.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humor, making it a fun experience to enjoy with friends.
“A funny little game to play with friends!”
“The humor is spot on and keeps you laughing throughout!”
“I love the witty dialogue and hilarious situations that arise!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently highlight the game's atmosphere as a standout feature, praising it for enhancing the overall experience alongside its engaging puzzles.
“Great puzzles, great atmosphere!”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the inclusion of separate sliders for music and sound, allowing for a customizable audio experience that enhances gameplay.
“The separate sliders for music and sound allow for a personalized audio experience, making it easy to adjust the volume to my liking.”
“I love how the music enhances the overall atmosphere of the game, creating an immersive experience.”
“The soundtrack is fantastic, perfectly complementing the gameplay and keeping me engaged throughout.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“I wish there were separate sliders for music and sound effects; the current setup makes it hard to enjoy the soundtrack without overwhelming sound effects.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
