Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories

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Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by 0 Deer Soft and was released on September 30, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories" is a series of co-operative escape-room style puzzle scenarios. Each one is sure to test your wits as you try to overcome the challenges that stand in the way of your escape.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,739 reviews

story27 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Challenging and logical puzzles that provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
Great graphics and atmosphere that enhance the escape room experience.
Fun to play with friends, encouraging teamwork and collaboration.

Some puzzles can be overly complex or frustrating, leading to confusion and reliance on hints.
The hint system is often vague and not very helpful, making it difficult to progress.
Multiplayer functionality can be buggy, causing issues with joining games and saving progress.

story
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
52%
15%
The game's story aspect receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the integration of narrative elements into the puzzle-solving experience, while others criticize the lack of a coherent or engaging storyline. Many find the puzzles enjoyable and challenging, but feel that the story is either minimal or poorly executed, leading to frustration and a sense of disconnection from the narrative. Overall, while some players enjoy the atmospheric storytelling, others feel it is overshadowed by the focus on puzzles, resulting in a jumbled experience lacking a compelling plot.
- “Great blend of story and intellectual difficulty.”
- “The narrative threads are deftly woven together, forming a brief yet cohesive storyline.”
- “The story line and the puzzles just went together wonderfully.”
- “The story is extremely lacking and is practically non-existent and unimportant to the puzzles.”
- “It's a jumbled mess of unrelated puzzles with no compelling story to tie them together.”
- “It kinda leaves you unsatisfied because there is no story to it.”
graphics
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
30%
4%
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, detail, and immersive atmosphere, especially considering it is a free title. While some noted minor issues like glitches or character design, the overall consensus highlights the visuals as a strong point that enhances the gameplay experience. Users appreciate the combination of good graphics with challenging puzzles, making it an enjoyable and visually appealing game.
- “The atmosphere is immersive, and the visuals, while not overly flashy, do a good job setting the tone for the puzzles.”
- “The graphics were also top-notch, immersing me in the game world.”
- “Excellent graphics and puzzles that really get you thinking.”
- “However, its graphics fall short when juxtaposed with contemporaries.”
- “Game screen got a little glitchy a few times, nothing too bad interfered with the visuals but annoying tics where it looked like one quadrant of the screen was slower in movement than the other, seeing lag when turning/moving, or a little similar movement distortion lines on an old TV screen.”
- “Loads up and runs awfully... hardly any fps no matter the graphical settings.”
gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
65%
9%
The gameplay is generally described as simple, smooth, and entertaining, with a focus on puzzle-solving mechanics that require logical thinking and exploration. While the graphics and mechanics are praised, some players find the movement slow and the lack of variety in gameplay mechanics can lead to a monotonous experience. Additionally, the game may benefit from clearer instructions, as many players report frustration with certain puzzles and the need for external guides.
- “It’s simple, smooth, and entertaining, with great gameplay and good vibes all around.”
- “The mechanics are well-designed, making for a compelling experience.”
- “You'll be stumped in a good way, very rewarding gameplay with well-designed puzzles.”
- “While it’s fun in short bursts, the lack of variety in gameplay mechanics could turn some players off in the long term.”
- “The lack of direction and overcomplicated mechanics suck all the fun out of what could've been an engaging experience.”
- “A lot of the puzzles seem frustrating because they do not give you the necessary information in order to complete certain puzzles or understand their mechanics.”
atmosphere
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
13%
8%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive quality, with many reviewers highlighting the effective visuals and creative settings that enhance the overall experience. While some players found the atmosphere engaging and conducive to puzzle-solving, others noted that it occasionally lacked the depth found in similar titles, leading to moments of monotony. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, contributing to a fun and slightly eerie experience, especially when played with friends.
- “The atmosphere is immersive, and the visuals, while not overly flashy, do a good job setting the tone for the puzzles.”
- “The meticulously designed atmosphere and the freedom of exploration contribute to an immersive experience.”
- “The jail breakout setting was an amazing atmosphere, really excited to see what else is to come!”
- “An atmosphere no game is capable of replacing for sure!”
- “A great experience for a free game, 2 hours of decently difficult, fun puzzles (depending on what you like), and a pretty, slightly spooky atmosphere.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories" is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious moments and amusing glitches, particularly when playing with friends. The game combines funny subplots and entertaining puzzles, creating a lighthearted atmosphere that leads to uncontrollable laughter. Overall, it is considered a fun and engaging experience that thrives on its comedic elements.
- “Great game, almost died laughing.”
- “Finally a good escape room with also a very funny subplot hidden throughout the clues.”
- “Never in my life would I think such a thing would ever make me die in laughter like the stepladder did; it was way too funny glitching the ladder and other players with the ladder.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
67%
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The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the relaxing background music and sound effects, while others note the lack of substantial music, describing it as mostly ambient noise. Although the absence of a more dynamic soundtrack is acknowledged, it does not significantly detract from the overall experience, with some players expressing hope for future musical enhancements.
- “A hopeful note lingers for the addition of music, a potential enhancement that would undoubtedly elevate the gaming experience.”
- “The background music is very relaxing, the puzzles take a bit of time but are easily solvable, and the graphics are very good.”
- “There's no music, only ambient sounds so you would get bored pretty quickly while solving the puzzles solo.”
- “The game is really nice, the puzzles are complex but not too difficult and there is not much music, it's mostly quiet so you can focus better.”
- “Although the absence of music is acknowledged, it doesn't cast a shadow over the overall excellence.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
9%
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often frustrating, with many describing the experience as requiring excessive effort for minimal reward. While some puzzles are praised for their cleverness, others are criticized for being overly repetitive and lacking engaging mechanics, leading to a generally tedious gameplay experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Not the biggest fan of this game; the length left something to be desired even with DLC, and the game itself was extremely tedious to get through.”
- “I understand what they were going for with this one (having played many of these types of escape co-op games before), but the execution is just way too tedious and boring.”
- “Some puzzles are pretty clever, like the sorting, but some are a bit annoying (the ring one is tedious and completely locks you out of progress).”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of emotions while engaging with the game, often feeling both intelligent and foolish as they navigate its puzzles. The experience is described as challenging yet rewarding, with moments that evoke frustration and satisfaction, contributing to a complex emotional journey throughout gameplay. Overall, the game elicits a rollercoaster of feelings, balancing between moments of brilliance and confusion.
- “As it currently stands, this is a fun little puzzle game with a nice atmosphere and delightful little puzzles that gave me a decent challenge which made me feel smart once I worked them out.”
- “Made me feel smart and dumb at the same time.”
- “Made me feel like an idiot at times.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The game offers a mix of replayability experiences; while some players find it infinitely replayable due to its complex puzzles and appealing graphics, others feel that the replay value diminishes significantly once the content is fully explored.
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
- “Reasonably complicated puzzles, nice graphics, plenty of replay value.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Replay value, however, is rather low, since you already know everything.”
- “Replayability is lacking.”
- “The game offers minimal replayability.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is highly inconsistent, with many users reporting significant bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer and specific interactions, such as with ladders. However, some players have noted a lack of issues in single-player puzzles, indicating that the experience can vary widely depending on the mode of play. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, the game's stability is a major concern for many users.
- “Not to mention, the stack machine and playing in multiplayer is incredibly buggy.”
- “It feels buggy to the point I'm looking at other people's feedback in almost every interaction to find the suitable 'fix' to make something that should be super easy work.”
- “So incredibly buggy and nonsensical.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The optimization of the game is highly inconsistent, with some players reporting smooth performance and no issues, while others label it as one of the most poorly optimized games ever. Overall, experiences vary significantly among users.
- “The game runs smoothly and without any major issues.”
- “Really well made, with no bugs or performance issues on my end.”
- “One of the most poorly optimized games maybe ever.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the game's story and character development are lacking, with many players feeling that the characters do not evolve meaningfully throughout the narrative. This has led to a sense of disconnection from the characters and a diminished emotional impact on the overall experience.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
- “I expected more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional and predictable.”
- “The lack of meaningful character growth throughout the game made it hard to stay invested in their journeys.”

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Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme.

Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories.

Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories was released on September 30, 2022.

Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories was developed by 0 Deer Soft.

Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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