Escape Rosecliff Island

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Escape Rosecliff Island is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by SpinTop Games and was released on April 15, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An unexpected storm has left you shipwrecked on a mysterious and remote private island. Seek & find cleverly hidden objects and solve puzzles to find a way off the island! Find over 2100 hidden objects in 25 intriguing and mysterious locations to find items that will help you escape! Play 5 different types of mini-game puzzles to collect inventory items from each location that will be needed to he…

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 264 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

story25 negative mentions

Nostalgic experience that brings back fond memories for many players.
Challenging hidden object scenes with cleverly disguised items that require careful observation.
Relaxing gameplay that is suitable for casual play and can be enjoyed in short bursts.

Highly repetitive gameplay with the same scenes revisited multiple times, leading to boredom.
Lack of a compelling story or character development, making the game feel aimless.
Graphics are outdated and low resolution, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal to nonexistent, with many players noting that it lacks a coherent plot or engaging narrative. While some appreciate the simplicity and focus on hidden object gameplay, the repetitive levels and absence of a meaningful storyline leave many feeling bored and uninvested. Overall, the game is best suited for those who prioritize gameplay mechanics over story depth.
- “Amazing scenery and good storyline!”
- “Good graphics, storyline moves along, puzzles are mixed, some challenging some easy.”
- “Apparently the plot states that you have been shipwrecked on Rosecliff Island, and your task is to collect items to help you escape.”
- “There's next to no story.”
- “Despite the way the game makes it look, there really is no story, just random levels with very easy occasional mini-games and levels that start repeating rather quickly.”
- “The story is nearly nonexistent, with nothing between levels to keep things even a little interesting.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics of the game are generally considered dated but still hold up reasonably well, with some players appreciating the unique art style and the challenge of finding hidden objects in blended environments. While the visuals may not be high-resolution or aesthetically pleasing to everyone, they do not significantly detract from the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are a mixed bag, with some praising their charm and others noting their graininess and lack of modern polish.
- “The graphics held up well considering its age, and the variety of puzzles kept things interesting.”
- “Love the art style, even if the graphics are dated; I like how the objects look somewhat realistic and don't seem out of place in the beautiful backgrounds.”
- “Very unique visuals and a lovely experience all around.”
- “The game’s graphics are slightly dated, but they do still hold up nowadays.”
- “I typically like hidden object/puzzle games, but the visuals felt very grainy and gray.”
- “It's a hidden object game and, like most of the type, the graphics level is such that it can be very hard to distinguish the objects from the background.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its ability to create an ominous and atmospheric backdrop, even if it tends to loop repetitively. While some find the soundtrack decent and fitting, others criticize it for lacking variety and depth, describing it as either annoying or forgettable. Overall, the sound effects and music contribute positively to the game's ambiance, enhancing the experience despite some mixed opinions on its quality.
- “The music sets this perfect ominous atmosphere that is both dark and delightfully spooky.”
- “I adore the soundtrack, only wish I could find it somewhere.”
- “The background music is fitting for the atmosphere of the game, and even though it repeats, it never gets annoying and the loop isn't really noticeable.”
- “There is no story, no dialogue, just clicking on things on a static screen while some vaguely spooky music plays.”
- “No story - just annoying electronic music and blurred images.”
- “Bear in mind, that during this entire time you have boring music, waaay too much fluff and no real driving element.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around a fun item-seeking experience across 25 locations, but it can become repetitive as players cycle through the same areas multiple times. While the mini-games add some variety, the core mechanics feel underdeveloped, leading to a sense of redundancy. Overall, the gameplay is simple and enjoyable for those with patience, despite some outdated graphics.
- “Fun item-seeking game with about 10-15 hours of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay consists of you bouncing from one hidden object scene to the next, and as you finish a 'level,' you complete a simple 'puzzle' game such as a word search or matching tiles.”
- “The gameplay, itself, is about 25 locations you'll cycle through 3-4 times each with new items to find each time.”
- “However, it can feel quite repetitive at times, as the gameplay remains largely the same throughout.”
- “The mini-games are decent, but I feel like the core mechanics could have been improved to add more variety.”
- “Still, I wouldn't really recommend this game, unless you have great patience and tolerance for redundant gameplay and repetitive actions.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its engaging soundtrack, which creates a fittingly ominous and spooky ambiance. While some users note that the music can be repetitive, it remains enjoyable and enhances the overall experience. The game is described as relaxing yet challenging, making it a fun choice for family play.
- “The music sets this perfect ominous atmosphere that is both dark and delightfully spooky.”
- “Underrated PopCap gem, relaxing and atmospheric, but a good challenge.”
- “Great, atmospheric, entertaining I Spy style hidden object game.”
- “There is some atmosphere, but it's largely the same track with a few noises repeated.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight the game as "extremely re-playable," indicating that it offers significant incentives and enjoyment for multiple playthroughs.
- “Extremely replayable.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of this hidden object game heavily relies on microtransactions, which many users feel detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that the primary motivation to play may be financial rather than gameplay-focused.
- “The only reason to play this hidden object game is that everything on Android wants microtransactions.”
- “The game is fun, but the constant push for in-game purchases ruins the experience.”
- “I feel like I'm being nickel-and-dimed at every turn with all the monetization tactics.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is marked by some glitches, such as misidentified clues, but these issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience. Players find the game enjoyable despite these minor technical flaws, indicating that it remains a solid entry in its genre.
- “It is vexing that the clue for a magnet was 'positive and negative', and the clues misidentify trowels as 'spades'. Other than those glitches, the game was a decent member of the genre and occupied a bit more than six hours of gameplay.”

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Escape Rosecliff Island is a casual puzzle game.

Escape Rosecliff Island is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 15 hours playing Escape Rosecliff Island.

Escape Rosecliff Island was released on April 15, 2009.

Escape Rosecliff Island was developed by SpinTop Games.

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

Escape Rosecliff Island is a single player game.

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