Escape from Naraka
- July 29, 2021
- XeloGames
Get on Steam"Escape from Naraka" is a first-person action adventure game set in a mythical ancient Indonesian realm. Players must navigate treacherous environments, battle fierce creatures, and solve puzzles to escape the underworld. With a rich story inspired by Indonesian folklore and mythology, players will uncover the secrets of Naraka and their own past.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
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NVIDIA GeForce NOW
Reviews
- The game features a beautiful environment and interesting world design, particularly with its Balinese themes.
- Gameplay is fun and challenging, with a good balance of puzzles and action, making it engaging for players.
- The graphics are visually stunning, and the game runs well even on lower-end PCs.
- Movement controls can feel sluggish and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game relies heavily on trial and error, which can make progression tedious and unfair at times.
- Some players found the game to be short and lacking in depth, with limited replayability after completion.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its interesting mechanics and smooth flow, providing a fun and challenging experience with a variety of obstacles. While the game lacks traditional horror elements, the excitement of being chased adds a thrilling aspect. Reviewers suggest that with further refinement in level design, the game could reach its full potential.
“The gameplay feels smooth and the flow seems to be crafted carefully to challenge the player.”
“Overall, the gameplay is really fun; it's not easy to get bored, there are a lot of obstacles to overcome, and it's quite difficult. The game doesn't have any horror, but when you're chased, it's really exciting, and sometimes you're surprised too.”
“I think this game is very good with unique adventure mechanics and challenging enemies to complete. If you like a little bit of horror games without jump scares, you must try this game; I recommend you to play it!”
“Devs could really polish this into something special if they revisited the variance in level design and leveraged the mechanics more throughout the game.”
“This game is indeed very challenging despite its simplistic mechanics.”
“Gameplay overall is quite engaging, not easy to get bored, with many obstacles to overcome and it can be quite difficult.”
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as minimal and not a primary focus, with some players expressing disappointment over its lack of depth. While the narrative is described as visually interesting, many agree that it feels more like a necessary addition rather than a compelling element, leading to the conclusion that players are primarily drawn to the gameplay rather than the story itself.
“Very good games you have to try it, the story is very interesting and visually stunning, although a little annoying if you often die because the tempo is very fast. Don't forget to buy it; good job!”
“Tho, the story is minimalist in a good way because it is definitely not important.”
“Feels like the story is there just because it needs to be there.”
“I find the lack of storytelling is, kinda disappointing.”
“Feels like the story is there just because it needs to be.”
“But who plays these kinds of games for the story?”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and impressive art style, particularly the thematic visuals and Balinese-inspired elements. Reviewers note that the graphics are among the best in Indonesian games, especially with the inclusion of ray tracing, enhancing the overall visual experience.
“The art in this game is pretty awesome; the Balinese-themed songs and thematic visuals are incredible.”
“The visuals are very beautiful.”
“In terms of graphics, among Indonesian games, this is already very good, especially with the ray tracing mode (my PC is a potato, so I turn it off).”
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been praised for its captivating blend of traditional Balinese gamelan and modern elements, creating an enjoyable listening experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as one of their favorites, noting its trippy, dark tones infused with eastern vibes, which harmoniously complement the game's visuals and atmosphere.
“Congratulations to Xelo Games for creating a game with a Balinese atmosphere, and the soundtrack is also pleasant to listen to with a mix of gamelan and modern music.”
“Probably my favorite soundtrack to a game ever; it's very trippy and dark with some eastern vibes going on.”
“The music, props, and lighting complement each other well.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with players appreciating the interesting environment. However, some users experience performance issues, potentially linked to their hardware specifications, leading to unsatisfactory gameplay speeds.
“On the plus side, the optimization of the game is good and the environment is interesting, which is why I bought Escape from Narake in the first place.”
“It could be my laptop specs; I feel like I'm running at 0.8x speed, and the performance is not satisfying.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting its captivating and fresh Balinese underworld setting that enhances the overall experience. The high-quality 3D platforming complements this intriguing environment, making it a standout feature.
“Great atmosphere, and the Balinese underworld setting feels fresh and interesting.”
“A high-quality 3D platformer with an interesting atmosphere.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a frustrating experience.
“The game is tedious!”
“The game is tedious!”
