Escape Game Basic

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Escape Game Basic is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by nicolet.jp and was released on July 25, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Cute escape game with simple controls and soothing puzzles for everyone.

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 700 reviews

graphics66 positive mentions

monetization59 negative mentions

The game features adorable graphics and charming aesthetics that enhance the overall experience.
Puzzles are engaging and provide a good level of challenge without being overly frustrating, making it enjoyable for players of various skill levels.
Hints are available through watching ads, which is a fair trade-off, and there are walkthroughs available for players who get stuck.

Some hints are vague and unhelpful, often leading players to repeat actions they've already taken without providing clear guidance.
Certain puzzles can be illogical or confusing, requiring players to rely heavily on hints or walkthroughs to progress.
The game can experience technical issues, such as crashing or failing to load levels, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are consistently described as cute, charming, and engaging, with a child-like aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Many users appreciate the simplicity and clarity of the visuals, which complement the puzzle-solving mechanics, although some note that certain graphics can be unclear, affecting gameplay. Overall, the adorable and well-designed graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable and visually pleasing.
- “The graphics are super cute, the puzzles are of medium difficulty, ads aren't bothersome and there's hints if needed.”
- “Adorable minimalistic graphics, very high quality.”
- “Great game, cute art style and fun puzzles.”
- “The graphics are often poor and can't work out what the object is or what item you obtained (hence you wouldn't know how to use).”
- “The graphics aren't the best which interferes with some puzzles because you can't tell what the objects are.”
- “Not so bad, but really very simple graphics and awful controls.”
monetization
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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88%
The monetization strategy of the game primarily involves minimal ads, which are shown only when players request hints or at the end of levels, making it less intrusive compared to many other free games. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for hints, others express a desire for a paid ad-free version, citing that the current ad frequency can be bothersome. Overall, the consensus is that the game strikes a reasonable balance with its ad placements, though opinions vary on whether the ads enhance or detract from the experience.
- “Practically no ads unless I needed a hint or returned to the main menu.”
- “Perfect difficulty for me, no ads in the middle of the game unless you want hints.”
- “Challenging, no ads except when using hints, amazing game!”
- “This is all just one big cash grab disguised as a game; if it's possible to give a lower rating, I would've done that with no questions asked.”
- “Too many ads, and some of the 'logic' used to solve the puzzles is arbitrary, almost like it's designed to force you to use a hint, which requires you to watch an ad.”
- “So many ads... they break the immersion constantly, which is sad.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its clever mechanics, addicting nature, and charming graphics, providing a soothing yet challenging experience. However, some players noted issues with clunky controls, distractions from ads, and occasional crashes that detracted from the overall enjoyment. Despite these downsides, the game maintains a consistent style and engaging puzzles that keep players returning.
- “Even so, I've been surprised by a clever mechanic at least once in each level.”
- “I usually abandon most games out of boredom and delete them, but I kept coming back to this one for its cute graphics and addicting gameplay.”
- “The graphics are amazing, I love the gameplay, and the goals and riddles are very challenging, which is outstanding!”
- “The gameplay is a little clunky though.”
- “I ended up uninstalling it because the ads at the bottom of the screen distract me from the gameplay.”
- “The only 2 downsides in gameplay are that: 1.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a common sentiment that while the individual stories in the game are enjoyable, they often lack clarity and a cohesive narrative, leading to confusion with puzzles. Many players express a desire for a more developed storyline, as the absence of one contributes to the overall difficulty and complexity of the gameplay. Despite these critiques, the graphics and thematic elements are appreciated, suggesting potential for improvement in future installments.
- “I enjoyed it very much, but I would like the next one to be longer and maybe have a storyline.”
- “I prefer collection because of the storyteller theme to it, but this was fun nonetheless.”
- “Graphics were so real, and I wished there was a storyline like in your other game. It looks simple but is very tricky. Keep up the good work!”
- “But honestly, I feel like in each story, the developer made the puzzles unnecessarily confusing by making it unclear where to look for the spot to apply the first clue. Therefore, we can't find the tools needed to get to the next puzzle or the next clue, as if to make us stuck when it could've been simple.”
- “Also, it doesn't have a storyline, which is probably why I find it more confusing.”
- “Graphics were so real, and I wished there was a storyline like in your other game. It looks simple but is very tricky.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game lacking, citing stiff animations, unhelpful hints, and tedious puzzles that suffer from a lack of detail and clarity, indicating significant room for improvement.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the grinding mechanics to be tedious and unfulfilling, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and feels more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The absence of music in the game is viewed positively by some users, as it allows for a focus on the cute graphics and smooth animations. However, there are suggestions for incorporating background music to enhance the overall experience.
- “Maybe you could add some music in the background.”
- “And there's no music which, surprisingly, is a plus.”
- “They're always cute and quick, with no background music, soft sounds, and cute graphics that smoothly animate.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as cute and funny, complemented by engaging riddles. However, some players found certain puzzles, like the final combination for the "statue" riddle, to be frustratingly challenging.
- “It's cute and funny, and the riddles are good!”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game balances clever jokes with engaging gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is described as exciting, complemented by the friendliness of the staff, creating an inviting and enjoyable environment for players.
- “The atmosphere is exciting, and the staff are very friendly.”