Escape the Ayuwoki

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Escape the Ayuwoki is a single player survival survival game with a horror theme. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Escape the Ayuwoki," players must navigate a mansion, complete tasks and puzzles to find a red key and open the main gate, all while avoiding the Ayuwoki, a supernatural creature that can hear and hunt the player. The game features a hide-and-seek mechanics, with designated hiding spots and a visibility indicator. A remake of the game, including a multiplayer expansion and DLC, is available on Steam.

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game has a unique art style that many players appreciate, reminiscent of Tim Burton's work.
There is great potential for fun gameplay, especially when playing with friends, as it incorporates puzzle-solving elements.
The developers are responsive to player feedback and are expected to improve the game over time.

The game suffers from severe bugs and glitches, making it nearly unplayable in its current state.
There is a lack of players, leading to long wait times for matches and difficulty in finding games.
The balance between the monster and survivors is heavily skewed, making it frustrating for players trying to enjoy the game.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many praising its unique art style reminiscent of Tim Burton's work and character customization options. However, some players criticize the overall quality, describing the graphics as "crummy" and lacking support for modern features like RTX, which detracts from their experience. While the art style appeals to some, others find it cartoonish and not fitting for a horror game, leading to a divided opinion on its visual presentation.
- “I just wanted to say how much I really liked this game; the character customization is really dope, and the art style of the game looks unique!”
- “I love the art style of the game; it reminds me of Tim Burton's work, so that's a huge plus.”
- “The art style is fantastic, but I appreciate it might not be everyone's taste in a horror game.”
- “The original Escape the Ayuowoki was terrifying, but this game is like a cartoon. The music is lame, and it's stuck in a third-person perspective with an ugly art style reminiscent of Sea of Thieves. What were the creators thinking making this game? I feel like I wasted 8 dollars.”
- “The graphics of this game are crummy and cannot even run RTX. How am I supposed to get shaders on this game? I need to run RTX on every single game I play, and every game has RTX, which allows me to play with shaders. I simply cannot play a game without RTX.”
- “The art style and concept, which are shared by other games of this kind, are the biggest draw.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by players. While many acknowledge that these problems are expected in an early access title, there is optimism that the developers, Deadly Crow Games, will address these issues promptly. Overall, players find the game enjoyable despite its instability, hoping for improvements in future updates.
- “It's a very good game and very well made and pretty fun to play with friends, yet there are a lot of bugs and game errors. It's understandable since it is in early access, but I'm sure they will be fixed soon. Deadlycrow Games is a studio that listens to their players, so I think all the bugs and glitches are going to be gone very soon.”
- “I would be lying if I said this game wasn't a buggy mess, but it's in early access and it literally came out today.”
- “It's really buggy. I mean, yeah, it's early access, but when you can't win a lobby because someone leaves and the game can't even end because of this, I'm just getting frustrated.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it unplayable due to the absence of mechanics from the previous game, while others appreciate the blend of original and new elements. There is a sentiment that the game feels more like a single-player experience with multiplayer features, suggesting a need for a stronger connection to the original mechanics to improve overall reception.
- “Overall, I think it's a very good game. It conserves aspects from the original games, as well as new mechanics, and it's totally a worthwhile buy! ”
- “This alone makes the game unplayable; the devs just need to have the mechanics from the previous game, and it would probably make this playable.”
- “One final thing I'll say (as I appreciate this review is getting rather long) is that it does feel like a single-player game with a multiplayer mechanic.”
- “I honestly think you need to stick to the original game and mechanics, or else the game reviews will stay mostly negative.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its cheesy classic horror vibe that complements the cartoony visuals, reminiscent of a blend between World of Warcraft and a Disney castle. However, others criticize it as uninspired and lacking depth, feeling it detracts from the overall experience, particularly in comparison to the original game's more intense atmosphere.
- “Love the artwork and music.”
- “I'd describe it as a cross between World of Warcraft's visual style and an enchanted Disney castle with its cartoony feel, and with its cheesy classic horror soundtrack it is a bit of a cliched setting, but that's not an insult, I love it.”
- “The original Escape the Ayuowoki was terrifying, but this game is like a cartoon and the music is lame. It's stuck in a third-person perspective with an ugly art style. What were the creators thinking making this game? I feel like I wasted 8 dollars.”
- “The music is cheesy and feels cliched, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack lacks originality and fails to enhance the game's atmosphere.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Players express frustration with the lack of a compelling story in the game, noting that the absence of narrative elements detracts from the overall experience. They suggest that incorporating a storyline involving the characters and the ayowoki could enhance engagement and enjoyment.
- “It would be interesting if you could have a story around the characters and the ayowoki.”
- “Lag spikes, no story, not fun.”
- “The survivors couldn't pick up most items (rats and quest items) except for the oil for the lamps, which made the game impossible on our end.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with numerous bugs reported and an overall lack of polish. Players feel that the optimization is significantly lacking, impacting the overall experience.
- “There are lots of game bugs, and the optimization is lacking.”
- “The game is filled with bugs, and the overall optimization is poor.”
- “The optimization issues are significant, making the game experience frustrating.”