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Escape Quest

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75%Game Brain Score
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story, gameplay
75% User Score Based on 169 reviews

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Escape Quest is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game with fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Lumiere Studios and was released on September 29, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Embark on an escape game adventure alone or with up to 3 friends. Set in a medieval fantasy world, communication & observation will be your key tools to succeed and free yourself. As in any escape game, your goal is to get out by inspecting your surroundings and solving puzzles in order to find the exit. The game currently contain one room, designed to take around 1 hour to escape. This time can v…

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews
graphics12 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • The puzzles are enjoyable and well-designed, providing a fun challenge without being overly difficult.
  • The graphics and atmosphere are visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
  • It's a great option for a quick co-op experience with friends, making it a fun way to spend about 20-30 minutes.
  • The game is extremely short, often completed in under 30 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
  • There is a lack of replayability due to the limited number of puzzles and rooms, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.
  • The absence of a save option and a clear ending can lead to frustration and a feeling of incompleteness.
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over its brevity and lack of depth. While some appreciate the game's visuals and puzzle design, they feel the narrative is underdeveloped, offering little closure or engagement. Overall, players are eager for more content and a richer storyline in future updates.

    • “The world looks really nice, the puzzles are just in the right ballpark (although, slightly easy), and the story is short and fun.”
    • “I would love a further story to this game and some more puzzles.”
    • “Would like to see more rooms and learn more about the story.”
    • “We finished everything suddenly without feeling any real closure — no final scene, no indication that we completed the mission.”
    • “The pot puzzle has no way it can be done without a walkthrough as it doesn't fit in with any of the other puzzles and is only there to drag out a very poor storyline.”
    • “Not really a story behind this, I mean you land in a tomb or crypt and you want to get out.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics in the game received a mixed response from users, with many praising their quality and atmospheric effects, while some criticized them as poor or underwhelming. Several reviews highlighted the visuals as a strong point, contributing to the game's appeal, though some felt that the graphics alone could not compensate for other shortcomings in gameplay and challenge.

    • “The graphics are good and atmospheric.”
    • “Great game, great graphics.”
    • “Had very nice graphics better than I expected and audio was very nice as well; quite a bit of atmosphere is generated.”
    • “Poor graphics.”
    • “Maybe once again the graphics let it down.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally considered limited, with players noting a lack of mechanics and variety, as it primarily involves picking up and interacting with single objects. While cooperative mode offers some enjoyment, the overall experience is short, with only a couple of puzzles and minimal content, making it more suitable for casual play with friends rather than a robust gaming experience.

    • “Awesome gameplay in coop mode.”
    • “If you are looking for a small gameplay experience with your friends, this game is the answer.”
    • “Only two rooms, a couple of puzzles, about 20 minutes worth of gameplay with friends.”
    • “There's no real gameplay change to having more people.”
    • “You can basically only pick up one thing at a time and look at it or use it; some more mechanics and things to do would be nice, or the ability to pick up multiple objects.”
    • “What it lacks in gameplay, it does not make up for in story.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its immersive graphics and audio, effectively capturing the essence of escape games. However, some players feel that the humorous character design slightly detracts from the overall ambiance, and the experience concludes too quickly, leaving little to sustain the initial immersion. Despite these drawbacks, the puzzles are well-received and contribute positively to the atmospheric experience.

    • “The atmosphere and the lore are pretty immersive, but it finishes so quickly; you get back to the real world quickly.”
    • “In this game, you can really feel the atmosphere of real escape games.”
    • “Had very nice graphics, better than I expected, and the audio was very nice as well; quite a bit of atmosphere is generated.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has low replayability, as players note that there are no significant changes or challenges upon replaying, leading to a lack of incentive to revisit it.

    • “Replayability is zero because nothing changes; you can't die or anything else.”
    • “It is also a shame that the game isn't really replayable.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing player models and character designs, which add a lighthearted touch. While the puzzles are engaging and well-balanced, some players feel that the humor slightly disrupts the overall atmosphere.

    • “The player models are hilarious.”
    • “The puzzles are really great; they are not too easy but also not overly difficult, so even we could figure them out! The character design adds a funny touch, although it does break the atmosphere a little bit.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and contribution to the overall experience, complementing the game's stunning visuals. Reviewers express enthusiasm for the audio design, indicating a well-crafted soundscape that enhances gameplay.

    • “The game looks gorgeous, and the music and audio are great. It's a really well-made game; let's all hope there's going to be more soon! :)”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is noted for its humorous design, which some players feel detracts from the overall atmosphere of the game. While the puzzles are well-received for their balanced difficulty, the character portrayal may not fully align with the game's intended tone.

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Escape Quest is a casual puzzle game with fantasy and mystery themes.

Escape Quest is available on PC and Windows.

Escape Quest was released on September 29, 2020.

Escape Quest was developed by Lumiere Studios.

Escape Quest has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Escape Quest is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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