Escape the Game
- October 13, 2016
- Simon Fredholm
Get on Steam"Escape the Game" is a story-driven adventure where you help Kevin, a self-aware character, attempt to escape the game world. The game is filled with comedy, tragedy, and drama, and Kevin will interact with you throughout the experience, reacting to your choices. Featuring unique gadgets to manipulate the game's boundaries, this is the beginning of a larger game, inviting you to follow its development on Twitter via @FredholmSimon.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has cool mechanics that are easy to learn and offers a fun gameplay experience.
- It features interesting music choices and a humorous story that keeps players engaged.
- As a free game, it provides a good introduction to its concepts and has potential for future development.
- The game frequently crashes, particularly after a few levels, making it frustrating to play.
- There is an inaccessible saving feature that complicates gameplay, as players cannot access the options menu during play.
- The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and a longer experience.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its cool and easy-to-learn mechanics, with players enjoying the humor and style of the game, particularly the grappling hook feature. However, issues arise with an inaccessible saving feature and frequent crashes after a few levels, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many recommend trying the free demo to appreciate the game's potential.
“Cool game mechanics (easy to learn too).”
“Gameplay is cool and you really can get attached to Kevin.”
“A fine ten minutes or so spent getting to grips with the game mechanics, the humor, and style of the game.”
“The saving feature is inaccessible; it's in the options menu, but you can't click 'Esc' or any buttons to access it during gameplay.”
“I spent a frustrating ten minutes trying to get to grips with the game mechanics, which felt clunky and unrefined.”
“While the game has potential, the gameplay mechanics are poorly implemented and detract from the overall experience.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its interesting choices and beauty, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players have noted that technical issues, such as crashes, detract from their enjoyment.
“Interesting music choices.”
“Beautiful music, amazing game.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it quite funny; however, some have experienced technical issues, such as crashes that prevent the game from loading.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
“I found the jokes and gags to be quite funny throughout my playthrough.”
“The comedic elements really added to the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story in this platformer is noted for its character-driven approach, reminiscent of "Thomas Was Alone," but it leans more towards showcasing the personality of the protagonist rather than delivering a traditional narrative. Players may find the storytelling elements to be less prominent, focusing instead on character interactions and traits.
“The nearest game I've played would be 'Thomas Was Alone,' but this seems to have more personality in the character design rather than a story with depth. However, the overall experience might be different.”
“The nearest game I've played would be 'Thomas Was Alone,' but this seems to focus more on the personality of your square character rather than a story with depth.”
“The story feels underdeveloped and lacks the emotional engagement that I was hoping for.”
“I found the narrative to be confusing and disjointed, making it hard to connect with the characters or the plot.”
