Escape Lala 2

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Escape Lala 2 is a single player puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Duckbear Lab and was released on August 22, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Our beloved princess is missing… What happened?Find out in this magical Point and Click adventure in the mysterious land of Lala.Solve puzzles, uncover secrets and bring back peace and order to the world.Escape Lala 2 is the second installment in the Escape Lala series, with a new story, and much longer gameplay.Explore this land filled with surprises and beautiful landscapes all handcrafted in re…

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Audience ScoreBased on 107 reviews

music10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Beautiful pixel art and charming graphics that evoke nostalgia for classic point-and-click games.
Engaging puzzles that are logical and enjoyable to solve, with a helpful hint system for when players get stuck.
Significantly larger and more complex than its predecessor, offering a rich experience with plenty of secrets and lore to discover.

Lacks a windowed mode and has been reported to have random crashes, which can disrupt gameplay.
Some puzzles can be overly challenging or obscure, leading to frustration, especially with certain mini-games like fishing.
Replayability is low as many players may remember solutions after completing the game once, reducing the challenge for subsequent playthroughs.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its pleasant and enchanting quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and complementing the pixel art style. While most players find the soundtrack soothing and enjoyable, a few note that certain tracks can be slightly irritating or mismatched to specific environments. Overall, the combination of music, sound effects, and visuals creates a cozy and immersive experience for players.
- “The puzzles were really clever, the music really good and the atmosphere made me wish to be a part of the game world.”
- “Beautiful pixel graphics, enchanting music, and very cool puzzles.”
- “Was very surprised at how good the music is as well, there's one track in particular that I found myself just sitting in the room where you hear it and just letting it loop.”
- “Only thing I'd say is the music could be a touch irritating and in some cases, somewhat poorly matched to the motif of the room.”
- “The soundtrack is very sweet, but it doesn't always fit the atmosphere of the game.”
- “While the music is pleasant, it can become repetitive and lacks variety throughout the gameplay.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Escape Lala II" are characterized by charming and detailed pixel art, reminiscent of classic adventure games, which enhances the game's cozy atmosphere. Players appreciate the retro aesthetic, noting its beautiful visuals and engaging sound design, while the larger scale and more intricate puzzles add depth to the experience. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their ability to evoke nostalgia and support the game's content-driven focus.
- “Graphics are significantly more detailed (for a pixel-style game at least), and there is more music for different types of environment.”
- “This is a lovely little adventure game with charming graphics.”
- “Beautiful pixel graphics, enchanting music, and very cool puzzles.”
- “The graphics are significantly more detailed (for a pixel-style game at least), and there is more music for different types of environment.”
- “I would recommend it to those more focused on content than aesthetics, as it is a cute pixelated game.”
- “This sequel to the delightful first game features more of the same simple visuals and sound design with more involved puzzles.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is primarily conveyed through its unique landscapes and contextual elements, with minimal dialogue and NPC interaction. While the narrative involves an ancient curse and a missing princess, it remains simple and secondary to the engaging puzzles and exploration. Players appreciate the subtle storytelling woven into the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience without overshadowing the core mechanics.
- “The landscapes are unique and build the world and story of the game just by pictures.”
- “Also has more story tucked away than I expected; once you figure out what's really going on with the missing princess, it changes the whole tone of the game.”
- “This time there is even a backstory about lifting an ancient curse, although there is still almost no interaction with any NPCs.”
- “It has a trivial story, but the game itself is very entertaining.”
- “The story is told almost entirely contextually.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is an enhanced experience from the first game, featuring a larger map, more lore, and additional interactive elements, including minigames that extend playtime. Players appreciate the well-crafted puzzles and straightforward mechanics, which provide a balance of challenge and simplicity, reminiscent of classic gaming. Overall, the game offers a satisfying amount of content for its price, making it both engaging and enjoyable.
- “Everything great about the first game, plus a much, much bigger map, more lore, more interactive elements, more game mechanics, minigames, and still more.”
- “Gameplay is significantly longer, not just because of a larger environment, more items, and more puzzles, but also thanks to a few minigames which can take some time to complete (and get achievements for them).”
- “At around 3 hours, I'd say there's enough gameplay for the price and the puzzles and rooms are well crafted, imaginative, and a lot of fun to solve.”
- “None of the mechanics is complex; you never have to face any obstacle with more than a couple of simple steps to solve.”
- “It's games like these that really bring me back to simpler times, where game mechanics are more important than over-complicated cut-scenes that take forever to go through.”
- “If you'd like a demo, this is a sequel to Escape Lala, which can be played for free and has a similar style of gameplay, but is a smaller game.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as charming and endearing, with clever and amusing moments that enhance the experience, such as funny interactions with speaking animals and unexpected puzzle solutions. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and nostalgic elements, contributing to an overall enjoyable and humorous atmosphere.
- “Cute (in the best possible way) retro point-and-click game, made with a lot of love and a good pinch of humor.”
- “Puzzles are good and fair with occasional twists (the big snake solution made me laugh).”
- “Escape Lala 2 is a nice and funny point-and-click adventure game with a strong nostalgia for ZX Spectrum times.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its clever puzzles, nostalgic charm, and immersive music, creating a cozy and engaging experience that invites players to feel part of the game world. Reviewers appreciate the minimalist graphics that complement the overall ambiance, enhancing the sense of discovery and nostalgia reminiscent of classic gaming. The improvements in the inventory system and added animations further enrich the atmospheric experience.
- “The puzzles were really clever, the music was really good, and the atmosphere made me wish to be a part of the game world.”
- “The first game was really great (especially for a free game); it reminds me of the times when the most important part of games was not the realistic graphics or super-realistic physics, but the deep atmosphere and spirit of discovery.”
- “The graphics and music are still great, especially considering the minimalism in which the game is made; together, they create an incredible cozy atmosphere that made the first game so good.”
- “The atmosphere feels disjointed and lacks a cohesive theme, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere falls flat and fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
- “The game attempts to create a unique atmosphere, but it often feels forced and artificial, detracting from the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while finding all the coins and secrets encourages multiple playthroughs, many players feel that once the puzzles are solved, the experience diminishes, leading to lower overall replayability. However, some users still find significant value in replaying the game.
- “Huge replayability factor.”
- “Of course, this is one of those games that after you play through once, you will have a pretty good recollection of how you managed to solve the puzzles, so replayability is fairly low overall.”
- “Finding all the coins and some secrets adds a lot of replayability (unless you use a guide).”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a wholesome and emotionally uplifting experience, often feeling a sense of cleverness and satisfaction when solving puzzles. The innovative design contributes to a pleasantly surprising journey, enhancing the overall emotional engagement with the game.
- “The game made me feel either clever for immediately seeing the solution, or I felt pleasantly surprised when I learned how to do it.”
- “This series is wonderful, wholesome, original, and innovative.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its stability, with users noting a lack of bugs or glitches, indicating that the developer has effectively polished the experience.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, and it feels like the game wasn't properly tested before release.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy for the sequel is effectively supported by offering the first game for free, which serves as an excellent promotional tool to attract new players.