Escape: The Endless Dogwatch
- August 24, 2022
- LVGameDev LLC
Get on Steam"Escape: The Endless Dogwatch" is a narrative-driven survival game where you play as a sailor stranded at sea. Your only companion is a loyal dog, and together you must navigate the harsh ocean, battle the elements, and maintain your sanity. With a focus on resource management, crafting, and exploration, players must make tough decisions that will impact their chances of survival and the story's outcome.
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Reviews
- The game features charming pixel art and a unique visual style that enhances the overall experience.
- The story is engaging and offers a fun, albeit short, adventure that can be completed in about an hour.
- It successfully captures a creepy atmosphere and provides straightforward puzzles that are easy to solve.
- The game is very short, which may leave players feeling that the price is not justified.
- Some players found the gameplay to be repetitive and lacking in depth, with limited options for exploration.
- There are minor technical issues and glitches that can detract from the overall experience.
- story20 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story in "Escape: The Endless Dogwatch" is described as nautical and engaging, though not overly complex, making it suitable for a short gaming experience of about an hour. While some players found the narrative lacking depth and wished for a more serious tone, others appreciated its charm and simplicity, considering it a fun experience for the price. Overall, the story is enjoyable but brief, with mixed feelings about its depth and complexity.
“The story is nautical and interesting.”
“The story isn’t too complex but is engaging.”
“It’s a very short game, I was able to 100% it in about an hour, but the story is engaging enough that the first run-through was enjoyable.”
“Didn't care for the story much and it's also pretty short.”
“Also less story, but there is a story.”
“Also less story, but there is a story.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's pixel graphics are uniquely styled, resembling hand-drawn art, which contributes to its charm despite some minor glitches. Players appreciate the clear visuals and classy aesthetic, noting that the retro art style enhances the overall experience, even if higher fidelity in some areas would have been welcome. Overall, the graphics are a highlight, complementing the engaging puzzles and story.
“The pixel graphics are uniquely done; it almost appears drawn in some instances, and despite the seemingly low quality, everything is quite clear and easy to see. The unique visual style is why I was originally drawn to it, and it pays off well.”
“I really enjoyed and recommend this short horror adventure; its stylish retro visuals, neat puzzles, and multiple endings.”
“I would have enjoyed it more if there was a little more lore and worldbuilding, some more ways to waste your time on the ship, some more genuine frights, a couple more difficult puzzles, and perhaps slightly higher fidelity artwork in places.”
“The pixel graphics are uniquely done, it almost appears drawn in some instances and despite the seemingly low quality everything is quite clear and easy to see.”
“Very classy point-and-click graphics.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for effectively capturing a nautical horror vibe, enhanced by a subtle soundtrack that contributes to its spooky feel. While the experience is described as short and fun, some players feel it lacks true scares, leaning more towards a lighter, less intense atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully creates a creepy ambiance, though it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more terrifying experience.
“It's short and atmospheric and really hits the nautical horror vibe it's going for really well.”
“A little short but really fun with a creepy atmosphere!”
“However, it does lean a little on the easy side, and while it has the right atmosphere, it never is truly scary.”
“The soundtrack is fine; I didn’t notice it much, but there is some light music that adds to the spooky atmosphere.”
“Love the atmosphere.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily consists of standard point-and-click puzzles, offering a familiar experience for fans of the genre. While it may lack innovative elements, players who enjoy point-and-click mechanics will find it accessible and straightforward, with success metrics evaluated at the game's conclusion.
“The gameplay follows standard point-and-click style puzzles. If you enjoy point-and-click games, you won't have any trouble here.”
“The gameplay follows standard point-and-click style puzzles; there isn’t much else to say here, and there isn’t really anything more interesting to it. If you like point-and-click games, you won’t have any trouble here.”
“Success mechanics are calculated at the end of the game.”
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as fine, with light tracks that contribute to a spooky atmosphere, though it often goes unnoticed by players.
“The soundtrack is fine; I didn’t notice it much, but there is some light music that adds to the spooky atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is fine, didn’t notice it much but there is some light music that adds to the spooky atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is fine, didn’t notice it much but there is some light music that adds to the spooky atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is fine, didn’t notice it much but there is some light music that adds to the spooky atmosphere.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics and aesthetics, but users have reported occasional noticeable glitches that detract from the overall experience.
“The game has some nice graphics and a pleasant aesthetic, but there are several ugly glitches that detract from the experience.”
“The game features appealing visuals, yet it suffers from frequent glitches that disrupt gameplay.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find a good level of replayability in the game, primarily due to the opportunity to pursue various achievements and explore alternate endings.
“There's a decent amount of replayability in tracking down the achievements and alternate endings.”
