Escape Room: Strange Case 2
- December 19, 2024
- Labeledman
"Strange Case 2: Asylum Escape" is a horror-themed point-and-click game with an interesting plot, beautiful visuals, and a creepy atmosphere. As a detective, you must investigate a mysterious case at a mental hospital and solve challenging puzzles to escape the asylum and its strange inhabitants. The game features a unique graphic style, no hidden fees, and can be played offline with no registration required.
Reviews
- The game features a great storyline and engaging puzzles that provide a good challenge.
- The graphics and art style have improved, creating a more immersive atmosphere.
- Many players found the game enjoyable and addictive, expressing excitement for future installments.
- Numerous bugs and glitches hinder gameplay, including issues with puzzles not progressing and the game freezing.
- Some puzzles lack clear instructions, leading to confusion and frustration among players.
- The game is perceived as short, leaving players wanting more content and a longer experience.
- story31 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging narrative, beautiful graphics, and intriguing themes, with many players appreciating the continuity from previous installments. However, some reviewers noted that the story felt rushed or unclear at times, and there were complaints about the length and the relevance of certain puzzles. Overall, while the storytelling is considered strong, it is occasionally hindered by bugs and a lack of clarity in puzzle design.
“The story was great, and I will definitely be playing the next installment when it comes out!”
“Great story line, fun mildly-hard puzzles, smooth controls.”
“The storyline is very interesting and intriguing; I recommend downloading this game if you like solving tricky puzzles.”
“The story seemed rushed as well; some things were left unclear.”
“I'll give 3 stars just because I preregistered for the game and was waiting to play it. Unfortunately, it took me about only an hour to finish the game. It's too short, and the storyline in Chapter 1 was even better. I really need a game to play at least for a week.”
“Boring story; puzzles make no sense, and hints show you answers to puzzles you already completed.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game have received high praise for their aesthetic appeal and improvement over previous titles, with many users highlighting the unique art style and immersive visuals. While some players noted that the puzzles could be confusing, the combination of engaging graphics and a compelling storyline contributed to a positive gaming experience. The game's visuals are described as fun, personal, and well-integrated with the overall theme, making it a standout feature.
“Amazing graphics!”
“Graphics, storyline, all unique, smart, and all around fantastic!”
“The graphics have improved since the last game, and the game is creepy in a good way :)”
“Other than that, the game went smoothly and was easy to play, along with the graphics compared to the first that improved.”
“The graphics are becoming more personal.”
- monetization9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the low cost to remove ads and the minimal intrusion of pop-up advertisements. However, some users expressed frustration with the hint system, noting that watching ads for hints often did not provide helpful guidance, leading to moments of being stuck in the game. Overall, while ads are present, they are seen as a fair trade-off for a free gaming experience.
“The only problem I have is that when you watch the ads for the hint, it's not really helpful and I was stuck for a while.”
“Pros: nice graphics and storyline. Cons: no hint system which could've been used to place ads instead of awkwardly having random pop-ups in the middle of the game.”
“I even watched ads and tutorials... nothing.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality and contribution to the atmosphere. However, some users find the soundtrack obtrusive and suggest that a new song would better match the game's evolving themes. Additionally, there are reports of sound issues, such as the absence of sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The art style and music are great, and the puzzles are very nicely done.”
“Please continue this series; such a good game, graphics, music, and puzzles!”
“Please just change the song, not because it's not good enough, but usually, for a new game, there is a new song and a new atmosphere, specifically with all changes that happen in this one!”
“I hear music, but there is no sound (e.g. when I flush the toilet, etc.) on my Samsung T6.”
“4 stars only because the game has music but no sound.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have several stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and occasional freezing that may require a restart. While these problems can detract from the overall experience, some players still find the game enjoyable despite its instability.
“But sometimes the game just freezes, like it's about to crash but doesn't; then I have to restart it.”
“It's a little buggy, but fun.”
“Annoying and buggy.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is well-received, with players enjoying the smooth mechanics and a range of puzzle difficulties from easy to moderate. However, some users suggest improvements, such as clearer feedback during mechanical interactions and better direction for certain puzzles. Despite these critiques, the game is praised for its engaging gameplay and storyline.
“Great game, some of the puzzles don't have a lot of direction, but very amazing gameplay.”
“Good gameplay, really enjoyed playing it. The puzzles ranged from easy to moderate. I want more parts like this! 🥰”
“I like the storyline and the gameplay is smooth. 💜”
“My suggestion is that there needs to be an indication that you've pressed something during the mechanical games - either have a noise or light up the area that you've touched.”
“So please, developers, try to fix the puzzles or provide any gameplay improvements if possible.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its impressive storytelling and engaging puzzles, creating a captivating experience. However, some users noted technical issues, such as screen freezes, which detracted from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, there are suggestions for a new soundtrack to better align with the game's evolving atmosphere.
“Overall, the game has a great atmosphere and continues to impress.”
“The story, atmosphere, and puzzles are really good.”
“Please just change the song, not because it's not good enough, but usually, for a new game, there is a new song and a new atmosphere, specifically with all the changes that happen in this one!”
“It's a great game with challenging puzzles and a creepy atmosphere.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported significant issues with optimization, citing poor performance that leads to excessive battery drain and overheating of devices without apparent cause.
“However, the main reason I'm rating low is the terrible performance that drains battery and immensely heats the phone for no reason.”
“The game is poorly optimized, causing frequent crashes and lag that ruin the experience.”
“I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, making it nearly unplayable on my device.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story unengaging and the puzzles lacking coherence, leading to a disconnection from the narrative. Additionally, the hints provided undermine the sense of accomplishment by revealing answers to already solved puzzles, further diminishing emotional investment.
“The story is boring and fails to evoke any emotional connection.”
“The puzzles make no sense, which detracts from the overall emotional experience.”
“Hints reveal answers to puzzles you've already completed, undermining any sense of achievement.”