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Escape Machine City: Airborne is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Big Loop Studios and was released on March 3, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 1,260 reviews
graphics190 positive mentions
monetization49 negative mentions

  • Stunning and beautiful graphics with a strong steampunk aesthetic.
  • Smooth and intuitive controls with enjoyable and satisfying puzzle mechanics.
  • Relaxing and engaging gameplay suitable for casual and beginner players, with a nice balance of puzzle difficulty.
  • Game is very short with only about 15 levels and the majority require payment after the initial free levels.
  • Puzzles are generally very easy and straightforward, often considered too simple and lacking challenge for experienced players.
  • Poor communication about in-app purchases and paywalls; many players find it frustrating that payment is required to continue after level 8 without clear pricing or warnings upfront.
  • graphics

    225 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    84% positive mentions, 15% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    The game is widely praised for its beautiful, high-quality graphics and immersive steampunk and vintage aesthetics that enhance the overall experience. However, many users feel the visually stunning environments are somewhat underutilized due to the puzzles being mostly easy and the gameplay short. Despite some criticism about linearity and length, the graphics consistently receive standout recognition as one of the game's strongest aspects.

    • “The beautiful graphics, the mechanics of the way that the player moves around in the game, and the visually stunning transitions between levels would lend themselves perfectly to the VR world!”
    • “Incredible 3D graphics (probably one of the best out there) and real fun.”
    • “Exceptional graphics, best puzzle game I have played.”
    • “First, I'd like to give 2 stars because the graphics are not the best, there is no story, and it is pretty easy; experienced players could say it is boring.”
    • “Story messages are dull and not funny, puzzles are obvious, graphics are a far cry from the Doors series.”
    • “Add that to the double dipping of ads and paywall, and I just couldn't give it the scores that the graphics alone deserve.”
  • monetization

    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    11% positive mentions, 3% neutral mentions, 86% negative mentions

    Monetization is widely criticized for excessive, repetitive ads that disrupt gameplay, alongside a frustrating paywall limiting free content beyond early levels. Many users feel the game leans heavily on double-dipping through ads and paid chapters, detracting from the overall experience despite some appreciating an ad-free option purchased. While some praise prompt bug fixes and the option to skip ads, the general consensus is that the ad frequency and pay-to-play model overshadow the game's quality.

    • “I was happy enough with this one to buy the full game with no ads. I like to support the developers when I can.”
    • “But I paid the $4.99 to have no ads and infinite hints.”
    • “Not too challenging, no ads, no nagging screens.”
    • “Add that to the double dipping of ads and paywall, and I just couldn't give it the scores that the graphics alone deserve.”
    • “Lost a star because I had to watch ads the whole time, and then shortly after downloading it wanted me to pay to continue to play.”
    • “Everything past level 8 costs money and there's ads.”
  • story

    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The story in this game is generally seen as sparse, simple, and somewhat disconnected, with many players noting a lack of depth, character development, and satisfying conclusion. While some appreciate its intriguing or cute storyline and steampunk aesthetic, others find it flat, underdeveloped, or almost non-existent, leaving a desire for more context, cut scenes, and plot substance. Overall, the story serves as a light backdrop rather than a compelling narrative driver.

    • “Graphics, puzzles, mini games, colors, storyline... everything!!!!”
    • “Nicely done, combining the story with the game, put on your MacGyver hat before your Superman cape with this game.”
    • “Great storyline.”
    • “The puzzles were made by a 12-year-old and there is no story whatsoever, so unless you have it included in a subscription, you'll be disappointed if you paid for it.”
    • “There was no answer as to what happened and the game seriously lacked any sort of story line.”
    • “Almost no story whatsoever to it.”
  • gameplay

    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    82% positive mentions, 9% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth, tactile mechanics and visually stunning, steampunk-inspired puzzles that offer a satisfying, enjoyable experience. However, many users find the gameplay to be quite short, relatively simple, and somewhat overpriced given the limited content, with concerns about additional levels requiring purchase. Overall, it provides fun and accessible puzzle-solving but may leave players wanting more depth and length.

    • “The visuals and gameplay are gorgeous and smooth, the music and sounds are high quality and match the gameplay very well.”
    • “Great graphics, fun mechanical puzzles and pace.”
    • “Quite enjoyed this game. Puzzles weren't too easy or too hard and I enjoyed the mechanics of the game.”
    • “Not gonna pay 4,50€ for another half hour of gameplay.”
    • “Overpriced for what amounts to 15 minutes of simple gameplay.”
    • “Using Android 11 -- starting with level 9 you must buy additional levels to continue gameplay.”
  • music

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 5% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The game's music is consistently praised as soothing, calming, and well-matched to the visuals and gameplay, enhancing the overall relaxing and engaging experience. Reviewers highlight its quality soundtrack, which adds to the addictiveness and enjoyment, especially when played with headphones.

    • “Awesome fun, very addictive, great soundtrack, especially with headphones or earbuds... just can't put it down!”
    • “The visuals and gameplay are gorgeous and smooth, the music and sounds are high quality and match the gameplay very well.”
    • “This game is amazing, the visuals and the soundtrack are perfect and filled me with anticipation for what was coming next.”
    • “I made it a few rooms and then I ran into a room that needed music knowledge.”
    • “But, loses sound, both music and effects.”
    • “Note: I played with sound off as I normally do, but tried replaying a level with sound and music turned on.”
  • atmosphere

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a visually appealing steampunk atmosphere with detailed graphics that enhance the overall experience. While the puzzles are relatively simple, the immersive and well-crafted ambiance is consistently praised by users.

    • “The graphics are really nice with great detail, and I liked the steampunk atmosphere it created.”
    • “Love the steampunk atmosphere in this game!”
    • “This game is on the right track graphically and atmospherically, and is a great 'beginner' puzzle game as the puzzles aren't too complicated but still satisfying.”
  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is seen as tedious, particularly due to repetitive tasks like watching ads and unhelpful clue searches, leading some players to skip certain puzzles. However, despite this frustration, the overall experience remains positive.

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users found the game emotionally rewarding and enjoyable, appreciating the sense of accomplishment it provides. However, some experienced frustration due to unresponsive gameplay elements, which impacted their overall experience.

    • “Although short, it's a great game and made me feel really smart!”
  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is generally seen as dull and unfunny, with story messages lacking wit. Some users find the game ironically named "funnygame" due to its uninspired comedic elements.

    • “Story messages are dull and not funny, puzzles are obvious, graphics are far cry from the Doors series.”
  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized to ensure smooth performance, maintaining enjoyable gameplay with minimal costs for play and upgrades.

    • “Kept optimized to maintain enjoyability, minimal cost for play, and upgrades.”
  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game demonstrates solid stability with intuitive controls and no notable bugs, ensuring a smooth and reliable gameplay experience.

    • “Controls are intuitive and the game isn't buggy.”
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Escape Machine City: Airborne is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme. Common tags for Escape Machine City: Airborne include first-person, 3D, indie, linear, exploration and others.

Escape Machine City: Airborne is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

Escape Machine City: Airborne was released on March 3, 2021.

Escape Machine City: Airborne was developed by Big Loop Studios.

Escape Machine City: Airborne has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Escape Machine City: Airborne for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Escape Machine City: Airborne is a single player game.

Similar games include Doors: Awakening, Tiny Room Stories Town Mystery, Doors: Origins, Faraway: Puzzle Escape, Tiny Robots Recharged and others.