Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories
- September 30, 2022
- 0 Deer Soft
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging and thoughtfully designed puzzles that challenge players' problem-solving skills.
- Great multiplayer experience, making it fun to play with friends.
- High-quality graphics and immersive atmosphere for a free game.
- Some puzzles can be overly complex and frustrating, leading to confusion.
- Hints are often vague and not very helpful, making progress difficult.
- Multiplayer functionality can be buggy, causing issues with joining games.
- graphics70 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users noting their quality and attention to detail, especially for a free title. While some players experienced minor glitches and performance issues, the visuals are generally described as modern and immersive, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, a few reviews suggest that the graphics may not stand out when compared to other contemporary games.
“The graphics were better than I was expecting for a free game.”
“Visually, escape memoirs boasts modern graphics that perfectly complement the game's atmosphere.”
“The graphics and level of detail make it even more interesting.”
“However, its graphics fall short when juxtaposed with contemporaries.”
“Game screen got a little glitchy a few times, nothing too bad to interfere 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.”
- story70 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The reviews for the game's story are highly polarized, with many players criticizing it for being incoherent and lacking depth, often describing it as a "jumbled mess" of unrelated puzzles. Conversely, some players appreciate the atmospheric elements and find the narrative engaging, particularly in the free mission, which they feel adds to the overall experience. Overall, while a few players enjoyed the story and its integration with puzzles, the majority felt it was insufficient and detracted from the gameplay.
“Drawing comparisons to other narrative-driven titles, Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories excels in its atmospheric storytelling.”
“The narrative threads are deftly woven together, forming a brief yet cohesive storyline.”
“The story line and the puzzles just went together wonderfully.”
“My 2-year-old nephew could make a more comprehensible story. This game is a masterclass in wasting time; I'd rather eat a bowl of nails for breakfast than have to endure this ever again.”
“It's a jumbled mess of unrelated puzzles with no compelling story to tie them together.”
“The story is extremely lacking and is practically non-existent and unimportant to the puzzles.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is mixed, with some players praising the well-designed puzzles and smooth mechanics, particularly in multiplayer settings, while others criticize the lack of direction, tedious exploration, and insufficient explanations for certain mechanics. Many find the puzzles rewarding yet frustrating due to their complexity and the need for external guides. Overall, the game offers a variety of challenges that can be enjoyable, especially with friends, but suffers from issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The mechanics are well-designed, making for a compelling experience.”
“From deciphering cryptic clues to solving intricate mechanical puzzles, Escape Memoirs offers a variety of challenges that seamlessly integrate into the narrative.”
“You'll be stumped in a good way, very rewarding gameplay with well-designed puzzles.”
“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.”
“This game was not bad a bit fun, pro was not the difficulty but that nothing was explained in how certain mechanics work so you would spend a lot of time wasted figuring out how the game works; this game needs a tutorial.”
- atmosphere22 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its immersive and visually appealing design, contributing to a fun and engaging experience, especially in a multiplayer setting. While many players appreciate the creative puzzles and the overall ambiance, some express frustration with specific puzzles and note that the game may lack the depth found in similar titles. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, enhancing the narrative-driven gameplay despite some minor drawbacks.
“Drawing comparisons to other narrative-driven titles, Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories excels in its atmospheric storytelling.”
“The jail breakout setting was an amazing atmosphere, really excited to see what else is to come!”
“The meticulously designed atmosphere and the freedom of exploration contribute to an immersive experience.”
“The expansion seamlessly fit into the atmosphere of the main game and left us without any sense of disappointment.”
“A great experience for a free game, around 2 hours of decently difficult, fun puzzles (depending on what you like), and a pretty, slightly spooky atmosphere.”
- humor21 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to induce laughter through absurd situations, funny character movements, and hilarious glitches, particularly when playing with friends. Many reviews emphasize the game's comedic elements, such as amusing puzzles and quirky collectibles, making it a standout choice for group play. Overall, the humor significantly enhances the gaming experience, contributing to memorable and entertaining moments.
“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.”
- music14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the music in the game, with some players noting the absence of music and relying on ambient sounds, which can lead to boredom during solo play. However, others appreciate the relaxing background music that complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience. There is a consensus that while the sound effects are well-received, the addition of more music could significantly improve the game's atmosphere.
“The background music is very relaxing, the puzzles take a bit of time but are easily solvable, and the graphics are very good.”
“Very nice sound effects and music, and graphics.”
“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.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers a mix of opinions on replayability; while some users 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.”
“Replay value is minimal.”
“The game lacks incentives for replaying.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 78 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and lacking in engaging content, with many puzzles described as overly repetitive or frustrating. While some puzzles are appreciated for their cleverness, the general sentiment leans towards a monotonous experience that detracts from enjoyment.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Aside from the movement mechanics, which are mediocre (no jumping), there is little environment to explore, which makes for a tedious playthrough.”
“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; some are a bit annoying (the ring one is tedious and completely locks you out of progress).”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users reporting significant bugs and glitches, particularly with interactions and specific elements like ladders. Conversely, others have experienced a smooth gameplay experience with no noticeable issues, highlighting a divide in user experiences regarding stability. Overall, while some players enjoy a bug-free experience, many others find the game frustratingly unstable.
“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.”
“Many glitches (especially the ladder).”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a mixed emotional experience with the game, feeling both intelligent and challenged when solving puzzles, while also experiencing moments of frustration and confusion. This duality contributes to an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
“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.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users reporting severe issues while others experience smooth performance and no bugs. Overall, opinions vary significantly, indicating that optimization may depend on individual hardware and settings.
“Really well made, no bugs or performance issues on my end.”
“Performance was very good, and the level was detailed and beautiful.”
“One of the most poorly optimized games maybe ever.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express dissatisfaction with the story and character development, indicating that it lacks depth and fails to engage players meaningfully. Many feel that characters do not evolve throughout the game, resulting in a less immersive 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 the narrative.”
