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 atmosphere, with engaging puzzles that provide a good challenge.
- The graphics and art style are impressive, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- Players appreciate the minimal ad interruptions and the option to use hints when stuck on puzzles.
- The game is plagued by bugs and glitches, causing issues such as freezing and items not appearing correctly.
- Some puzzles are confusing or illogical, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
- The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content and a more extended experience.
- story26 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its intriguing plot and continuity from the previous installment, with many players appreciating the atmosphere and graphics. However, some reviewers noted that the storyline felt rushed or incomplete, and there were complaints about bugs and a lack of a hint system that detracted from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the combination of engaging puzzles and a captivating narrative has left players eager for future installments.
“I love how the story moves along, and how you reused the same scenes with paths along the story.”
“The storyline and graphics are really lovely.”
“The story was great, and I will definitely be playing the next installment when it comes out!”
“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.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised for their aesthetic appeal, with many users highlighting the unique art style and improvements over previous installments. While some mention simple graphics, the majority appreciate the combination of visuals and storyline, noting that the graphics contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment. However, a few critiques point out the lack of a hint system and occasional disconnection between puzzles and visuals.
“The storyline and graphics are really lovely.”
“Graphics, storyline, all unique, smart, and all around fantastic!”
“Amazing graphics!”
“The graphics are subpar and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
“The character models look stiff and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, failing to create an immersive atmosphere.”
- monetization7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ads that allow for free gameplay. However, there are concerns about the effectiveness of ad-based hints, which some users find unhelpful, and a desire for a more robust hint system instead of random pop-ups. Overall, the cost to remove ads is considered reasonable, contributing to a positive user 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.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and contribution to the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience alongside the art style and puzzles. However, some users express a desire for new tracks to accompany the game's changes and note issues with sound effects not functioning properly on certain devices. Overall, while the music is well-received, technical sound issues detract from the experience for some players.
“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.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging story and immersive environment, contributing to a compelling experience. However, some users noted technical issues, such as bugs and screen freezes, which detracted from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, there are suggestions for a new soundtrack to enhance the atmosphere further.
“Overall, it has a great atmosphere that 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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have stability issues, including frequent bugs and occasional freezing that may require a restart. While players find it enjoyable, these technical problems hinder its overall competitiveness.
“It's a little buggy, but fun.”
“Buggy, so I can't compete.”
“Sometimes the game just freezes, like it's about to crash but then it doesn't; I have to restart it.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally well-received, with players enjoying the range of puzzles from easy to moderate difficulty. However, there are suggestions for improvement, such as adding feedback mechanisms like sounds or visual cues when interacting with mechanical elements to enhance the experience. Overall, players express a desire for more content in this style.
“Good gameplay! I really enjoyed playing it; the puzzles ranged from easy to moderate. I want more parts like this! 🥰”
“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.”
- 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, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the hints provided often reveal solutions to puzzles that players have already solved, further diminishing the emotional investment in the gameplay.
“The story felt dull and uninspired, lacking any emotional depth.”
“The puzzles were confusing and disconnected from the narrative, making it hard to feel invested.”
“Hints often revealed answers to puzzles I had already solved, which diminished the sense of accomplishment.”