Escape the Ayurok

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Escape the Ayurok is a single player survival survival game with a horror theme. It was developed by DeadlyCrow Games and was released on November 26, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Escape the Ayuwoki" is a horror-survival game where players must evade the stalking presence of the Ayuwoki, a creepy creature with glowing eyes. The game is set in a large, maze-like apartment complex, and players must solve puzzles and avoid the Ayuwoki to escape. With a mysteriously dark atmosphere and unpredictable AI, "Escape the Ayuwoki" offers a challenging and thrilling experience for horror game enthusiasts.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 764 reviews

story9 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The game offers a unique horror experience with a mix of scares and humor, especially with the Ayuwoki's character.
The graphics and atmosphere are well-designed, creating a creepy and immersive environment.
The microphone feature adds an interesting mechanic where the monster reacts to real-life sounds, enhancing the gameplay.

The AI behavior can be frustrating, often camping in areas and making it difficult to progress.
Many players experienced bugs and crashes, particularly in later chapters, which hindered gameplay.
The removal of certain mechanics, like holding your breath, has disappointed some fans who preferred the original gameplay style.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
59%
15%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its depth and unique narrative elements, while others criticize it for being thin, confusing, or poorly executed. Many highlight the interesting plot twists and the use of cassette tapes to reveal backstory, but several reviewers express frustration over the lack of meaningful progression and the need for better save systems. Overall, while some find the story engaging and immersive, others feel it falls short, detracting from the overall experience.
- “It really is a nice game, with deep narrative and storytelling through psychological and survival horror!”
- “The plot is quite cryptic, but is revealed incrementally by finding cassette recorders around the mansion, or by accessing the video files and photos from the TV monitoring room.”
- “This game started as a meme project, but developed into a very enjoyable escape horror game with a full storyline and original mechanics, where horrors react to your noise, even using your microphone.”
- “The game's story is practically nonexistent, leaving players wandering aimlessly without any real purpose or motivation.”
- “The story didn't make much sense.”
- “There is barely any story element.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
The gameplay of the game is polarizing, with some players enjoying its tense atmosphere, unique mechanics like sound-based monster detection, and varied gameplay modes, while others criticize it for being clunky, repetitive, and reliant on outdated fetch quest mechanics. Many reviewers noted issues with AI behavior and a lack of meaningful story, leading to frustration during gameplay. Overall, while the game offers some interesting elements, it struggles with execution and can become tedious over time.
- “Great, actually tense gameplay, a pretty scary monster, and some nice, interesting lore.”
- “If you like challenging first-person stealth survival horror games, you'll really enjoy this, and although I struggled during my first playthrough, once I got the hang of the mechanics, I had a blast.”
- “This game started as a meme project, but developed into a very enjoyable escape horror game with a full storyline and original mechanics, where horrors react to your noise, even using your microphone.”
- “Next, the gameplay is clunky and uninspired.”
- “It's the same old fetch quest-style gameplay we've seen countless times in other horror games.”
- “With its abysmal graphics, uninspired gameplay, ineffective scares, broken AI, and lack of any meaningful story, it's a prime example of what a horror game should not be.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a blend of funny and scary elements, with players enjoying the comedic interactions, particularly with the character of Michael Jackson. Many reviews highlight the amusing moments created by the game's microphone feature, although some find it can become repetitive or annoying. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with horror, making for an entertaining experience.
- “So funny and scary at the same time.”
- “It was super intense and hilarious, but the constant deaths from my own voice were a bit too much!”
- “Very funny game, but also scary af!”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
49%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the well-polished visuals, diverse atmospheres, and impressive water physics, while others criticize the low-quality graphics and lack of polish in certain areas. Many appreciate the aesthetic and horror elements, but there are complaints about inconsistencies and technical issues that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's graphics are seen as a strong point by some, but not universally acclaimed.
- “In my opinion, this game has good graphics and surprisingly excellent water physics, especially parts like the sewer and the bloody lake.”
- “The game offers quite diversified and well-polished graphics with different atmospheres for an independent game, and the textures, lighting, and particle effects are pretty good.”
- “I would recommend this game because of its graphics, its juicy storyline, and its overall experience.”
- “First and foremost, the graphics are atrocious.”
- “I understand that not every horror game needs to be a visual masterpiece, but 'Escape the Ayuwoki' takes low-quality graphics to a whole new level.”
- “With its abysmal graphics, uninspired gameplay, ineffective scares, broken AI, and lack of any meaningful story, it's a prime example of what a horror game should not be.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezing, and various bugs that hinder gameplay, such as missing items and glitches that affect enemy behavior. While some players still find enjoyment in the game despite these issues, the overall consensus is that it suffers from significant stability problems that can make it frustrating and at times unplayable.
- “My computer freezes and the program has to shut down.”
- “Buggy game, with each reinstall I have on this game it gets more and more bugs. First, it started off with the mic not being detected, then it started with crashing, then mouse sensitivity not working and being very slow, and now I'm onto the part where my saves mysteriously disappear into thin air.”
- “Hi there, I purchased this game yesterday but have been unable to play it since it keeps lagging and often freezes while I am playing.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment over its quality and lack of iconic tracks, while others praise the eerie soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere and tension. Notably, references to Michael Jackson's songs, particularly "Beat It" and "Smooth Criminal," contribute to the game's immersive experience, with many players enjoying the chilling audio cues and sound effects that elevate the gameplay. Overall, the music plays a significant role in creating a haunting ambiance, though opinions on its execution vary.
- “The eerie music is perfectly placed within the game; the cues are on point, and the sound effects and vibes of the game really get you.”
- “Music, atmosphere, monsters - all this gives me goosebumps!”
- “I like the background music and I would recommend this game to other players!”
- “What even is this game anymore, it might as well get removed. No good music, no good appearance, the game lost its beauty.”
- “You will also constantly hear a soundtrack reminiscent of 'Smooth Criminal', and all the audio feedback is terrifying.”
- “When I load up the game, it goes to a black screen but I can still hear the music.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
45%
22%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its diverse and polished graphics, creating a beautiful and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the tense and creepy ambiance, enhanced by effective music and sound design, although some feel it leans too heavily on jump scares. Overall, the atmosphere successfully evokes fear and suspense, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The game offers quite diversified and well-polished graphics with different atmospheres for an independent game, and the textures, lighting, and particle effects are pretty good.”
- “The final product is a quite beautiful independent game with its own atmosphere.”
- “It's scary, creates a tense and dreadful atmosphere, and the fact checkpoints are now implemented means it's easier to experiment with how the AI works to avoid it, and makes it easier for the player to better explore the chapters without fear of lost progress.”
- “A horror game should have atmosphere along with the jump scares, but it felt like it was all jump scares.”
- “It's scary, creates a tense and dreadful atmosphere, and the fact checkpoints are now implemented means it's easier to experiment with how the AI works to avoid it.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly tedious, with players expressing frustration over the repetitive nature of gameplay. Many find it so laborious that a significant portion of users did not complete the final chapter, suggesting that the grind detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I find it impossible to explain how there are so many positive reviews when the game is so tedious to play and literally only 6% of the users decided to finish the final chapter.”
- “Generally though, it is a mix of a game, mainly because the Michael Jackson moments feel limited. I think around halfway through the game I saw it just as another unrelenting demon, while the gameplay is a mix of tedious to simple.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, with notable performance issues and AI problems that detract from the overall experience. While the art and sound design are praised, players feel that significant improvements are needed in optimization and settings to enhance gameplay.
- “I just think this game needs to be more optimized, if that's the right word to put it.”
- “I'll hold off on buying the DLC until they fix at least the AI and the performance issues.”
- “The art and sound design are great, the gameplay is okay, the story is thin, the voice acting is mediocre, and the optimization, settings, and instructions have considerable room for improvement.”
- “I just think this game needs to be more optimized, if that's the right way to put it.”