Escape from Life Inc
- July 16, 2019
- PowerBurger
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Get on itch.io Store"Escape from Life Inc" is a puzzle platformer game where you play as three animals with unique abilities, trying to escape from a mysterious lab. The game offers a charming cast of talking animals, local co-op, and diverse gameplay mechanics across five chapters. With a wacky and humorous narrative, you'll solve puzzles, platform, and explore the lab's secrets. This passion project by a 15-year-old solo developer from Sweden is sure to bring fun and laughter.
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Reviews
- Charming and quirky characters with fun humor and engaging puzzles.
- Varied gameplay that combines puzzle-solving and exploration, reminiscent of Metroidvania style.
- Forgiving mechanics that allow players to recover easily from mistakes, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- Controls can be frustrating, particularly with wall jumps and character selection confusion.
- Minimal writing and humor may not appeal to everyone, especially those who dislike puns.
- Graphics are basic and may not meet the expectations of players looking for high-quality visuals.
- story12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by minimal yet engaging writing, filled with puns and quirky characters that enhance the experience. While the plot may initially seem predictable, it unfolds richly and organically ties into the game world, offering a compelling narrative complemented by creative puzzles and humor. Overall, players appreciate the lighthearted approach and the depth of the story within the puzzle platformer format.
“The story unfolds quite richly, even if at the start it seems totally predictable.”
“Good to see that the story is tied to the game world quite organically.”
“I like the sweet simple story and the quirky characters.”
“The plot and writing are minimal, and if you don't like puns, you'll be groaning. However, I like puns, and this game doesn't need more than minimal writing.”
“The story doesn't take itself too seriously, which can be off-putting for those looking for a more serious narrative.”
“The place is packed with other creatures to talk to, but many interactions feel superficial, often reduced to just a pun.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of fun and quirky elements, with some players appreciating the empathetic characters and clever dialogue, while others find it corny and lacking depth. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the gameplay experience, enhancing the enjoyment of puzzles and the story.
“Fun humor, empathetic characters, decent puzzles, and variety in its gameplay.”
“Funny, quirky and colorful.”
“Really good puzzles, a nice compelling story with funny dialogue and lots of little hidden things.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming, cartoony style reminiscent of classic games, while others criticized the basic quality and lack of convincing detail. Overall, the visuals seem to be secondary to gameplay for many, particularly those nostalgic for retro aesthetics.
“The graphics are good, cartoony; I liked the music, and the writing was fine as well.”
“The graphics are charming and reminded me of seeders.”
“The low-quality graphics make it worse; the quality is just not convincing.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging humor, empathetic characters, and a variety of puzzles, making it enjoyable despite basic graphics. The inclusion of fast-travel and teleport mechanics enhances the experience by reducing tedious backtracking in later chapters. Overall, it is described as a clever and charming game with diverse gameplay elements.
“Fun humor, empathetic characters, decent puzzles, and variety in its gameplay.”
“Good use of fast-travel and teleport mechanics keeps the later chapters from being too much back-and-forth.”
“A clever and lovely game featuring varied gameplay and likable characters.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its quality and contribution to the overall experience.
“The graphics are good, cartoony, I liked the music, and the writing was fine as well.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is criticized for its lack of tightness in design and physics, suggesting that the characters may not be fully realized or engaging.
“The character design and physics don't feel very polished.”
“The characters lack depth and their development feels rushed.”
“I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users feel that the controls lack sufficient optimization, which hinders their overall experience and performance in the game.
“But the controls are just not optimized enough for me to do it.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the game's emotional narrative difficult to follow, indicating a lack of clarity or coherence in its emotional delivery.
