Escape Machine City: Airborne
- February 25, 2020
- Big Loop Studios
Get on Steam"Escape Machine City: Airborne" is a physics-based puzzle game where players must navigate a futuristic city in the sky. As an employee of the Elysium Corporation, players must solve increasingly difficult puzzles to uncover the truth behind the city's mysterious disappearance. With challenging gameplay and unique mechanics, players must use their wit and skills to escape and find answers in this thrilling adventure.
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Reviews
- Gorgeous graphics and smooth gameplay create an immersive experience.
- Puzzles are enjoyable and provide a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult.
- The game is fun and relaxing, making it a great casual puzzle game for players of all ages.
- The game is too short, with only 15 levels, and many players feel it ends too quickly.
- After completing the first 8 levels, players are required to pay to access additional content, which many find frustrating.
- Puzzles are often considered too easy, lacking the complexity and challenge that experienced players might expect.
- graphics178 mentions
- 85 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their beauty, detail, and smoothness, with many reviewers highlighting the vibrant art style and immersive environments. However, there is a common sentiment that while the visuals are stunning, the puzzles tend to be overly simplistic and lack challenge, leading to a feeling that the graphics are underutilized. Overall, the game's aesthetic appeal is a strong point, but it is often overshadowed by the ease of gameplay.
“Enjoyable casual puzzle game with gorgeous graphics.”
“The graphics are incredible.”
“The visuals and gameplay are gorgeous and smooth, the music and sounds are high quality and match the gameplay very well.”
“Add that to the double dipping of ads and paywall, and I just couldn't give it the scores that the graphics alone deserve.”
“The graphics are very pretty but the puzzles are incredibly simple and easy to solve.”
“Aesthetically pleasing, but in terms of difficulty, I would say around a 2-3/10 after level 8, you need to buy the level packs as well.”
- monetization49 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 84 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the combination of frequent ads and a paywall that restricts access to additional levels. While some users appreciated the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others felt that the game was overly simplistic and that the cost to unlock further content was not justified, leading to a perception of being "pay to play." Overall, the presence of ads and the need for in-app purchases detracted from the enjoyment of the game for several players.
“I was happy enough with this one to buy the full game with no ads; I like to support the developers when I can.”
“Not too challenging, no ads, no nagging screens.”
“I paid for no ads and unlimited hints but have no hints to use.”
“I really enjoyed the first eight levels but was disappointed this is a pay to play, especially after having to deal with ads during the supposed 'demo' levels.”
“Fun and easy, but after the first 8 levels that had ads, the rest is pay to play.”
“Pay to play with ads.”
- story36 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as underdeveloped, with many players noting that while there is a core narrative, it lacks depth and coherence, often feeling disjointed from the gameplay. Some players express a desire for more character development and cutscenes to enhance the context of the tasks, while others find the story intriguing despite its flaws. Overall, the consensus is that a stronger, more engaging storyline would significantly improve the gaming experience.
“Loved the story.”
“Great storyline.”
“Cool story line and interesting puzzles.”
“There's a core story, but each room feels entirely separate aside from a brief bit of text when you first step in.”
“There was no answers as to what happened and seriously lacked any sort of story line.”
“Almost no story whatsoever to it.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics and beautiful graphics, with puzzles that are generally easy and not overly challenging, which some players found enjoyable while others considered them too simplistic. Many reviews noted the game's short duration and questioned its value for the price, especially with additional levels requiring payment. Despite these criticisms, the tactile satisfaction and artistic design received positive remarks, making it a visually appealing experience.
“The visuals and gameplay are gorgeous and smooth, the music and sounds are high quality and match the gameplay very well.”
“Quite enjoyed this game.. puzzles weren't too easy or too hard and I enjoyed the mechanics of the game.”
“Interesting puzzles and smooth gameplay!”
“Not gonna pay €4.50 for another half hour of gameplay.”
“It's a little expensive for the tiny amount of gameplay, and I recommend not using any hints or you'll be finished far too soon.”
“Overpriced for what amounts to 15 minutes of simple gameplay.”
- music13 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its high quality, fitting well with the gameplay and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the calming and light-hearted nature of the soundtrack, which complements the beautiful graphics and engaging puzzles. Overall, the combination of visuals and music creates an immersive and enjoyable atmosphere.
“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.”
“Fantastic graphics and calming music.”
“I played with the sound off as I normally do, but tried replaying a level with the sound and music turned on.”
“However, the game loses sound, both music and effects.”
“The music is peaceful and relaxing, but it doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its detailed graphics and captivating steampunk aesthetic, creating an engaging environment for players. While the puzzles are considered easy, the overall visual and atmospheric design enhances the gaming experience, making it appealing for beginners.
“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.”
“The graphics are really nice and with great detail, and I liked the steampunk atmosphere it created.”
“Love the steampunk atmosphere in this game!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, particularly due to the tediousness of watching ads for clues and navigating through unhelpful content. Some users also noted that certain puzzles felt overly tedious, leading them to skip them, although they still enjoyed the game overall.
“The tedious watching of ads and navigating YouTube to try to get clues that don't help is pretty frustrating.”
“Steering on the bridge didn't make any sense, and I skipped a couple of puzzles because they were tedious.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotions regarding the game, highlighting feelings of intelligence and satisfaction when solving puzzles, but also frustration due to technical issues that hinder interaction. Overall, the emotional experience is marred by gameplay inconsistencies, leading some to consider uninstalling the game despite its enjoyable aspects.
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, featuring intuitive controls and minimal bugs, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience.
“The controls are intuitive, and the game runs smoothly without any bugs.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; it rarely crashes and performs consistently.”
“The gameplay experience is seamless, with no glitches or interruptions.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be genuinely humorous, with many describing it as a "funny game" that effectively incorporates comedic elements throughout the gameplay.
“This game is hilarious!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing.”
“I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes throughout the game.”
