Escape from Naraka

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and an interesting Balinese-themed environment that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is fun and challenging, with a good balance of speedrunning elements and platforming mechanics that keep players engaged.
The controls are generally smooth, allowing for creative movement and exploration, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate a challenge.

Movement can feel imprecise and floaty, leading to frustrating trial-and-error gameplay, especially during precision jumps.
The game is relatively short with only a few levels, and lacks a compelling story or character development.
There are technical issues such as unresponsive controls, glitches, and problems with achievements not unlocking, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its interesting mechanics, smooth flow, and challenging elements, making it engaging and fun despite its simplicity. Players appreciate the unique adventure aspects and the excitement of overcoming obstacles, though some suggest that further refinement in level design could enhance the experience. Overall, the game offers a captivating blend of challenge and enjoyment, appealing to fans of horror-adjacent themes without relying on traditional jump scares.
- “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.”
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning and the gameplay is so much fun.”
- “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 a very challenging game despite the very simplistic mechanics.”
- “While I understand that this subgenre mainly focuses on the gameplay, I would still like to see a bit more.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The game's story is generally perceived as minimal or lacking depth, with some players expressing disappointment over its absence. However, others appreciate the simplicity, noting that the focus on gameplay and visuals compensates for the weak narrative. Overall, while the story may not be a primary draw, it serves its purpose in setting the scene for the gameplay experience.
- “Very good game 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!”
- “It has an interesting gameplay and story.”
- “For 3 people, this game has very nice graphics, a great storyline, and a great atmosphere.”
- “The story is non-existent.”
- “I find the lack of storytelling quite disappointing.”
- “It feels like the story is there just because it needs to be.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
22%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and artistic style, particularly the thematic visuals and Balinese-inspired elements. Many players appreciate the overall visual quality, noting that it stands out among Indonesian games, especially with features like ray tracing. However, some users report performance issues, experiencing low frame rates even on capable hardware.
- “Love the art style and gameplay!”
- “Also, the art in this game is pretty awesome, the Balinese-themed songs, thematic visuals, those are incredible.”
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning and the gameplay is so much fun.”
- “In terms of graphics, from the number of Indonesian games, this is already very good, especially when there is a ray tracing mode (my PC is a potato so I turn it off).”
- “I played it with an i5 8300H, GTX 1060 6GB, and 16GB RAM, at unstable 20-30 frames per second no matter the graphical setting, at 1920x1080 resolution.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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40%
The optimization of "Escape from Naraka" receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the game's interesting environment and replayability, others report significant performance issues, particularly on lower-spec systems. Despite these challenges, many still find the game enjoyable enough to recommend.
- “On the plus side, the optimization of the game is good and the environment is interesting, which is why I bought Escape from Naraka in the first place.”
- “Overall, Escape from Naraka offers diverse content and enough replayability, so I do not have a problem recommending it despite the optimization issues, as I still enjoyed my time with it.”
- “It could be my laptop specs; I feel like I'm running at 0.8x speed, and the performance is not satisfying.”
- “However, due to the game’s atrocious performance, I decided not to continue for now.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game has been praised for its captivating blend of traditional Balinese gamelan and modern elements, creating a unique and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as one of their favorites, noting its trippy, dark tones and eastern influences that enhance the overall experience. The harmonious integration of music, props, and lighting further elevates the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “Congratulations to Xelo Games for creating a game with a Balinese atmosphere, and the soundtrack is also enjoyable 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.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, featuring a fresh and intriguing Balinese underworld setting complemented by high-quality graphics and a compelling storyline. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be a standout aspect of the experience.
- “A high-quality 3D platformer with an interesting atmosphere.”
- “Great atmosphere, and the Balinese underworld setting feels fresh and interesting.”
- “For three people, this game has very nice graphics, a great storyline, and a great atmosphere.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, citing floaty jumping mechanics that slow down gameplay and make smaller jumps feel more cumbersome due to extended landing times.
- “The game is tedious!”
- “The jumping was really floaty, almost like being in low gravity, which slows down the pace of the game and makes smaller jumps more tedious as you have to wait longer to land.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Escape from Naraka provides diverse content that enhances its replayability, making it a recommendable experience despite some optimization issues. Players find enough variety to keep them engaged for multiple playthroughs.
- “Overall, Escape from Naraka offers diverse content and enough replayability, so I do not have a problem recommending it despite the optimization issues, as I still enjoyed my time with it.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting its witty dialogue and clever quips that enhance the overall experience. The playful tone and comedic elements are noted as a significant draw for players seeking a lighthearted adventure.
- “Thus, follow my curator, blue lips and their quips, to find more honest yet humorous reviews!”