Escape Machine City
- September 1, 2017
- Snapbreak
- 2h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Escape Machine City" is a single-player puzzle game with an interesting plot, set in a beautifully designed machine world on the brink of destruction. With 15 levels, challenging quests, and original puzzles, players must escape the city using its unique machinery. Despite impressive graphics, visual effects, and a fantastic soundtrack, the game features heavy advertisements. The first 8 levels are free to play.
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Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and sound design that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Engaging puzzles that challenge the player's problem-solving skills without being overly difficult.
- Self-contained levels that allow for focused gameplay without excessive backtracking.
- Only the first 9 levels are free, with subsequent levels requiring payment, which feels misleading.
- Frequent ads interrupt gameplay, making the experience less enjoyable.
- Several bugs and glitches, particularly in later levels, hinder progress and frustrate players.
- graphics224 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and atmospheric quality. While some reviews noted occasional mediocrity or issues with clarity in puzzle elements, the majority highlighted the stunning visuals as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. Many players found the graphics to be a significant draw, contributing to the game's immersive and engaging nature.
“The graphics are stellar!”
“Stunningly beautiful graphics!”
“Amazing graphics and fun, but challenging gameplay.”
“Moreover, search for active zones underlines mediocre graphics that a lot of levels have.”
“The artwork is not great and either distracting or just annoying.”
“Far too obtuse and confusing; 'realistic' graphics (read: brown and gray) ensure puzzle elements are not distinct enough to see without hints.”
- monetization218 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, with many players reporting ads after every level and even during hints. Additionally, after a limited number of free levels, players are required to pay to unlock further content, which many find frustrating, especially given the already high frequency of ads. Overall, the combination of intrusive ads and paywalls has led to a perception of the game as a cash grab, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“No ads, engaging puzzles, and a walkthrough available when you get stuck.”
“They have in-app purchases to get to higher levels, but it's a free download.”
“I purchased the combo for all levels and no ads for a lower price.”
“The game is awesome, and having long ads at the end of each level is not game-breaking for me.”
“What is frustrating is that despite getting revenue from ads, they still find it acceptable to ask you to pay for the rest of the game.”
“You watch ads after every level, plus you have to purchase to continue playing.”
- gameplay46 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics, beautiful graphics, and engaging puzzles, making it enjoyable for players. However, many users express frustration over the short level lengths, frequent advertisements, and the requirement to pay for additional content after a limited amount of free gameplay. While the gameplay is generally smooth and fun, the interruptions and monetization strategies detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is a lot of fun!”
“Fun gameplay, beautiful visuals and mind-challenging puzzles.”
“A rare combination of interesting gameplay and puzzles, and beautiful graphics.”
“Levels are 2-3 minutes in length, so that's an absurd ratio of gameplay to ads.”
“Ridiculous amount of ads and you only get about 10 minutes worth of gameplay before you have to pay to keep going.”
“Sorry but gameplay was too short and too simple to justify the outlay.”
- story37 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as engaging and visually appealing, with a quirky and fun plot that draws players in. However, many reviewers note that the storyline is short, often feels disconnected from the puzzles, and requires payment to fully experience, leading to mixed feelings about its overall value. While some appreciate the artistic style and the basic narrative, others find it lacking depth and excitement compared to other titles in the genre.
“As with several other Snapbreak games, though the details seem minimal at first, the story is engaging and draws you in quickly.”
“Really enjoyed the nice combination of well-done graphics, quirky story, and amusing puzzles.”
“Fantastic game, great graphics and story!”
“You have to pay in order to progress in the story.”
“The puzzles are creative but linear, and make no sense in the larger context of the story.”
“Too short even for the paid levels, and the ending and storyline does not make any excitement.”
- music30 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its quality and atmospheric contribution to the overall experience. However, some users noted that the tracks can be repetitive and suggested the addition of more variety, such as a second or longer track. Overall, the music enhances the game's ambiance, though opinions vary on its suitability for different themes, with some finding it too creepy.
“I have played a couple of Snapbreak games and am again impressed with the quality of graphics, smooth controls, sound effects, and music that adds atmosphere.”
“Extremely nice music and artwork as well.”
“Great graphics and music, really atmospheric.”
“The music was slightly repetitive, and finding new areas to click on could be a minor pain.”
“The background music was too creepy and the free version of the game was too short!”
“That it lowers the volume of any music playing.”
- stability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is largely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant glitches, particularly in specific levels such as the pipe puzzle in level 12 and Puzzle 13. Many players experienced issues that required restarting levels or even reinstalling the game to resolve. Overall, the game appears to suffer from a buggy interface that detracts from the overall experience.
“I had no glitches.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
“Pipe puzzle in level 12 (science office) is very buggy.”
“Too many glitches.”
“Horrible glitches after level.”
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is consistently praised for its impressive graphics, smooth controls, and immersive sound effects and music, which collectively enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the calming and engaging ambiance, complemented by a variety of clever puzzles. However, some users noted issues with progress saving, which detracts slightly from the overall enjoyment.
“I have played a couple of Snapbreak games and am again impressed with the quality of graphics, smooth controls, sound effects, and music that adds atmosphere.”
“Great graphics, very atmospheric and great puzzle variety.”
“Enjoyed the atmosphere that the sound creates.”
“The puzzles and the atmosphere are nice; too bad it doesn't efficiently save progress.”
- humor4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it very funny and entertaining. However, some users feel that the paid levels lack the same comedic appeal, leading to mixed feelings about those specific sections. Overall, the game's humor is a highlight for most players.
“This game is very funny!”
“This is so tricky and so, so funny!”
“Funny”
“Nice game, but the paid levels are not funny.”
“The humor feels forced and falls flat.”
“I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of the game's puzzles, feeling inadequate when unable to progress, which detracts from the overall experience. The simplistic nature of the puzzles, relying on repetitive screen touches, contributes to a sense of dissatisfaction and emotional disconnection.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be poorly optimized for mobile play, leading to a subpar experience for users on mobile devices.
“It would be better if the game were optimized for mobile play.”
“The game isn't optimized for mobile.”
