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Death Escape

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70%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
75% User Score Based on 44 reviews

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Death Escape is a single player survival shooter game with horror, fantasy, post-apocalyptic and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Darktree Game Studio and was released on January 15, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Trapped in an eerie dungeon, you must solve puzzles and evade lurking horrors to find the only chance of survival. Every step could lead you to freedom...or to your demise...

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75%Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
monetization16 negative mentions
  • The game effectively captures the atmosphere of Lovecraftian horror with its minimalist visuals and unsettling sound design.
  • Gameplay combines puzzle-solving and stealth elements, providing a challenging experience that keeps players engaged.
  • Despite its prototype status, the game shows great potential and offers a memorable experience for horror fans.
  • The game is criticized for being more of an advertisement for another product rather than a complete game, leading to disappointment among players.
  • Many players report bugs and issues with gameplay mechanics, including erratic enemy AI and unclear puzzle instructions.
  • The difficulty level is inconsistent, with some players finding it frustratingly hard while others feel it lacks challenge.

  • monetization

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

    The monetization aspect of this game is heavily criticized for being essentially an advertisement masquerading as a game, offering no actual product for purchase. Users express frustration over the misleading nature of its release, which takes up valuable marketing space and attempts to solicit donations for an advertisement rather than a playable experience. Overall, the consensus is that this approach is harmful to gamers and detracts from the integrity of the gaming marketplace.

    • “We must instead review this for what it is... an advertisement.”
    • “Usually the purpose of these advertisements is to get you to shell out money to the developer to buy the full product, but the developer hasn't bothered actually making a product you can buy, leaving this as an advertisement for nothing.”
    • “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    Reviewers express a desire for a more developed story in the game, noting that the demo lacks substantial narrative content. They suggest that incorporating elements inspired by Lovecraft's works, such as a protagonist on a mission who encounters monsters, could enhance the storytelling experience and engage players more deeply.

    • “There wasn't much of a story in this demo.”
    • “Would love to see more plot in the full release as well.”
    • “Something that would have been very interesting (although it would also require more effort from the developer) is to make the inspiration in Lovecraft's works evident beyond the designs and, for example, present a story in which the protagonist must find someone or solve one case, he meets the monster, and must continue his mission while escaping from it.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are generally praised for their simplicity and quality, exceeding expectations with smooth gameplay and no reported bugs. Additionally, the sound design complements the visuals well, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Visuals are better than I expected; gameplay is so smooth, and I haven't discovered any bugs.”
    • “The graphics and sound design are good, and the puzzles are fun.”
    • “Good, simple graphics.”

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -34% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The gameplay features familiar puzzle mechanics reminiscent of other titles, but with potential for improvement through further refinement and design enhancements. Players have noted that the visuals exceed expectations and the gameplay is smooth, with no bugs reported.

    • “Visuals are better than I expected; gameplay is so smooth, and I haven't discovered any bugs.”
    • “I have no doubt that with a little more work, a few hours of polishing the mechanics, and improving the title's designs, this escape game can be a good experience of suspense, terror, and even action.”
    • “The puzzles and the mechanics of getting objects to escape are not new in this type of game; we have already seen them in titles like Slender Man.”
    • “I have no doubt that with a little more work, a few hours of polishing the mechanics, and perhaps improving the title's designs, this escape game could become a good experience of suspense, terror, and even action.”

  • music

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

    The music in the game is well-received and enhances the overall experience, though players express a desire for save points and customizable music settings to improve gameplay further.

    • “The music in this game is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack perfectly matches the game's atmosphere, making every moment feel more immersive.”
    • “The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, adding to the enjoyment.”

  • stability

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

    The game has been noted to have some stability issues, particularly with buggy AI tracking, but overall, players still find it enjoyable.

    • “It's kind of buggy.”
    • “The AI is a bit buggy when tracking, but overall it's a good game.”
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Death Escape is a survival shooter game with horror, fantasy, post-apocalyptic and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Death Escape include first-person, indie, linear, psychological, exploration and others.

Death Escape is available on PC and Windows.

Death Escape was released on January 15, 2022.

Death Escape was developed by Darktree Game Studio.

Death Escape has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Death Escape for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Death Escape is a single player game.

Similar games include The True Tales of Bloodstreet 13, Agony, CASE: Animatronics, Negative Atmosphere: Emergency Room, Escape the Ayurok and others.