Escape Machine City

79%
Game Brain Score Based on 4,884 reviews
  • graphics
  • monetization
  • gameplay
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Unravel the mystery and escape Machine City in this puzzle adventure!

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Phone
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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Reviews

79%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,884 reviews
graphics179 positive mentions
monetization200 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and an engaging atmosphere.
  • Puzzles are fun and challenging, providing a good mental workout.
  • The game offers a unique experience with refreshingly original puzzles.
  • Players are required to pay after level 9, which many find frustrating.
  • The game is riddled with ads, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • Several puzzles are reported to be buggy, preventing progress.
  • graphics217 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and atmospheric quality. While some reviews noted that certain levels featured mediocre graphics or that the overall aesthetic could be distracting, the majority highlighted the stunning visuals as a standout aspect of the game. Overall, the graphics are described as a significant strength, enhancing the gameplay experience and contributing to the game's appeal.

    • “Amazing graphics and fun, but challenging gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are stellar!”
    • “Beautiful graphics and the gameplay is a lot of fun!”
    • “Moreover, searching for active zones underlines the mediocre graphics that a lot of levels have.”
    • “Far too obtuse and confusing; 'realistic' graphics (read: brown and gray) ensure puzzle elements are not distinct enough to see without hints.”
    • “The artwork is not great and either distracting or just annoying.”
  • monetization216 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of ads, including unskippable ones after nearly every level. Players express frustration over the requirement to pay for additional levels after a limited number of free ones, especially given the already high frequency of ads. Many feel that the combination of ads and paywalls creates a poor user experience, leading to sentiments that the game is more of an advertisement than a playable product.

    • “No ads, engaging puzzles, and a walkthrough available when you get stuck.”
    • “They have in-app purchases to get to higher levels, but yet it's a free download.”
    • “I purchased the combo for all levels and no ads for a lower price.”
    • “What is, is despite getting revenues from said ads, they still find it ok to ask for you to pay for the rest of the game.”
    • “Ridiculous amount of ads and you only get about 10 minutes worth of gameplay before you have to pay to keep going.”
    • “You are already showing me ads, then why do you need me to buy the rest of the game?”
  • gameplay46 mentions

    Overall, the gameplay is praised for its graphics, mechanics, and engaging puzzles, with many users finding it enjoyable and unique. However, there are significant complaints about the short length of levels, frequent advertisements, and the requirement to pay for additional content after a limited number of free levels. While the gameplay is often described as fun and challenging, the interruptions and monetization strategies detract from the overall experience for many players.

    • “The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is a lot of fun!”
    • “Addictive gameplay... absolutely love!”
    • “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.”
  • story36 mentions

    The story in the game is generally engaging and visually appealing, with a quirky and surreal environment that draws players in. However, many reviewers feel that the narrative is too short, lacks depth, and is often overshadowed by puzzles that don't integrate well with the storyline. Additionally, the requirement to pay for further progression detracts from the overall experience, leaving some players unsatisfied with the value of the story offered.

    • “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, quizzical story, and amusing puzzles.”
    • “Awesome story and visually stunning!!!”
    • “You have to pay in order to progress in the story.”
    • “Too short even for the paid levels, and the ending and storyline does not make any excitement.”
    • “The puzzles are creative but linear, and make no sense in the larger context of the story.”
  • music26 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its atmospheric quality and unique style, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users noted that the tracks can be repetitive and suggested the addition of more variety or longer compositions. Overall, the combination of music and graphics creates an engaging ambiance, though a few found the background music to be overly creepy or distracting at times.

    • “Great graphics and music, really atmospheric.”
    • “I loved the game, especially its graphics and background music.”
    • “Music and artistry is very good.”
    • “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.”
  • stability9 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting no glitches while others experience significant issues, particularly during purchases and specific puzzles. Many players encountered bugs that required restarting levels or led to frustrating interface problems, indicating a need for improvements in stability. Overall, the game appears to have a range of stability issues that detract from the user experience.

    • “I had no glitches.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
    • “I experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
    • “Really like the game but whenever I try to purchase a level or anything for that matter, my game sends me to the pay screen and my fingerprint just glitches. The option to type in the password has somehow moved completely to the left, to the point I can only see the first letter. This is the first time I've had this issue, and it happens with no other game I make purchases on.”
    • “Too many glitches.”
    • “Full of glitches, especially in the observatory.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its great graphics and music, creating a calming and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the effective use of sound in enhancing the overall ambiance, alongside a variety of engaging puzzles. However, some users noted issues with progress saving, which detracted from the overall experience.

    • “Great graphics and music, really atmospheric.”
    • “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

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many users finding it very funny and entertaining. However, some players feel that the paid levels lack the same comedic appeal, leading to mixed feelings about those specific parts of the game. Overall, the humor is a standout feature 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. Disliked.”
    • “The humor feels forced and often falls flat.”
    • “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
  • emotional3 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 reliance on simple touch mechanics leads to a sense of dissatisfaction rather than engagement.

  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is reported to be poorly optimized for mobile play, with users expressing dissatisfaction regarding its performance on mobile devices.

    • “It would be better if the game were optimized for mobile play.”
    • “The game isn't optimized for mobile.”
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