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.
Reviews
- The game features charming pixel art and a unique visual style that enhances the atmosphere.
- Engaging nautical horror story with straightforward puzzles that are easy to solve, making it accessible for fans of point-and-click games.
- Offers replayability with multiple endings and achievements, providing a fun experience for those who enjoy short, bite-sized adventures.
- The game is very short, typically completed in about an hour, which may not justify the price for some players.
- Some players found the puzzles to be too easy and the overall experience lacking in depth and complexity.
- There are occasional glitches and navigation issues that can detract from the gameplay experience.
- story10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story is described as nautical and engaging, though not overly complex, making it suitable for a short gaming experience. While some players found it lacking in depth and wished for a more serious narrative, others appreciated its charm and simplicity, deeming it enjoyable for a brief playthrough. Overall, the story complements the game's point-and-click mystery format, despite its brevity.
“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.”
“The story is minimal, but it does exist.”
“I didn't care for the story much, and it's also pretty short.”
“The narrative feels lacking and fails to engage.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's pixel graphics feature a unique, almost hand-drawn aesthetic that enhances its charm, despite some minor glitches. Players appreciate the stylish retro visuals and clear presentation, which contribute to an enjoyable experience, though some desire higher fidelity artwork and more immersive worldbuilding. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their distinctiveness and appeal.
“The pixel graphics are uniquely done; it almost appears drawn in some instances. 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 slightly higher fidelity artwork in places.”
“Very classy point-and-click graphics.”
“The art style is charming, but it feels a bit short.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, effectively capturing a nautical horror vibe with light music that enhances the spooky feel. While some players find it enjoyable and fun, they note that it leans towards being less challenging and not truly scary, with a relatively short experience. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its creepiness and immersive qualities.
“It's short and atmospheric and really hits the nautical horror vibe it's going for really well.”
“Love the atmosphere.”
“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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily consists of standard point-and-click puzzles, offering a familiar experience for fans of the genre, though it lacks innovative elements. Success mechanics are evaluated at the end of the game, adding a layer of assessment to the overall experience.
“The gameplay follows a standard point-and-click style, making it accessible for fans of the genre. If you enjoy point-and-click games, you won't have any trouble here.”
“The success mechanics are calculated at the end of the game, adding an interesting layer to the overall experience.”
“The gameplay follows standard point-and-click style puzzles; there isn’t much else to say here, and there isn’t really anything interesting beyond that. If you like point-and-click games, you won’t have any trouble here.”
“Success mechanics are calculated at the end of the game.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as subtle and not overly prominent, yet it effectively contributes to the spooky atmosphere. While it may not stand out significantly, it enhances the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is fine; I didn’t notice it much, but there is some light music that adds to the spooky atmosphere.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game features appealing graphics and aesthetics, players have reported occasional glitches that detract from overall stability.
“The game offers some nice graphics and a nice aesthetic, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“The frame rate drops significantly during intense moments, which really affects the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find a good level of replayability in the game, primarily due to the opportunities for pursuing achievements and discovering alternate endings.
“The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back for more.”
“There's a decent amount of replayability in tracking down the achievements and alternate endings.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making multiple playthroughs feel redundant.”
