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Escape the Game

83%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
stability, grinding
83% User Score Based on 2,900 reviews

Platforms

PCWindows

About

"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.

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,900 reviews
humor354 positive mentions
stability44 negative mentions

  • The game features humorous dialogue and a charming protagonist, Kevin, which adds to the overall enjoyment.
  • Gameplay mechanics, including platforming and grappling, are fun and engaging, making for a satisfying experience.
  • The game is free and provides a short but entertaining introduction, leaving players eager for more content.
  • The game frequently crashes, particularly after the second level, making it unplayable for many users.
  • There is no save function, forcing players to restart from the beginning after a crash.
  • The game is very short, with many players completing it in under 30 minutes, leading to disappointment regarding its length.
  • humor
    358 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and meta elements, with many players enjoying the witty dialogue and fourth-wall-breaking moments, particularly from the character Kevin. While some found the humor to be hit-or-miss, the overall consensus is that it adds a delightful charm to the gameplay, making it engaging and entertaining. Despite some technical issues, the comedic aspects have left a positive impression, with players eagerly anticipating future installments.

    • “The humor is great, and the game follows through on its threats to crash if you die too many times.”
    • “It's a very funny game!!!”
    • “The witty humor, the music, the art and the gameplay were just an awesome combination.”
    • “It's a fun platformer game, but not a 'story rich' game. I didn't feel attached to the character whatsoever; I didn't have a reason to care about him. All he did was tell unfunny jokes.”
  • gameplay
    302 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, primarily involving platforming and the use of a grappling hook and gun, which many players found enjoyable and intuitive. While the game is relatively short, with around 15-30 minutes of playtime, it offers a charming experience with humorous dialogue and visually appealing graphics. However, some users reported technical issues, such as crashes and limited gameplay depth, which could hinder the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay was surprisingly smooth and I really enjoyed messing around with Kevin!”
    • “Great mechanics, fun levels, and just the right amount of difficulty to be fun without being frustrating.”
    • “Fantastic game, interesting story, and fun gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is dull, and I honestly feel like the game had barely any effort put into it.”
    • “The gameplay started out well enough, but it keeps crashing consistently after completing level 5 or 6.”
    • “Every time I have tried playing this so far, it has crashed and there's no save mechanic!”
  • story
    236 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has garnered mixed reviews, with many players expressing a strong investment in the narrative and its intriguing twists, particularly the character Kevin's self-awareness and the cliffhanger ending. While some appreciate the humor and engaging dialogue, others feel the story lacks depth or emotional connection, suggesting it could benefit from further development. Overall, players are eager for more content and are hopeful for a richer storytelling experience in future updates.

    • “The story is well-written and every second captures the moment.”
    • “The story itself is interesting enough to keep you going and has a few little twists and turns that make for an interesting journey.”
    • “Great level design and really smooth game mechanics paired with an interesting story.”
    • “Played for 15 minutes and I think I beat it... or the crash is just part of the story?”
    • “I think the word boring is appropriate when I want to describe how the story is told.”
    • “What is really bad in this game at this stage is that the storytelling is a simple text.”
  • music
    148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting for the game's tone, others criticize the lack of volume controls and the inability to turn it off. Overall, the music is often described as a highlight, contributing positively to the game's charm despite some technical issues.

    • “The music was so amazing and fit the tones of each setting perfectly.”
    • “Beautiful music, amazing game.”
    • “The witty humor, the music, the art and the gameplay were just an awesome combination.”
    • “There's no volume controls, and while the music is passable, there's no way to turn it off, so that's another defect.”
    • “The music is annoying, the style is ugly, the controls are terrible, the dialogue is slow (even pressing 'T' to skip you still have to wait for the next line and skip line by line).”
    • “-game crashes every now and again, in which music plays but the screen goes completely black.”
  • graphics
    140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming retro pixel art and clean visuals reminiscent of classic NES games, while others criticize the lack of resolution options and customization, leading to low-quality graphics. Many users noted that the art style is simple yet effective, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience, although there are reports of graphical glitches and crashes that detract from the enjoyment. Overall, while the aesthetic is generally well-received, technical issues and limited graphical settings have left some players frustrated.

    • “Fourth wall breaking games are always great, and this one has very charming graphics.”
    • “The gameplay and art style is beautiful.”
    • “The graphics are simple but still pretty and the gameplay is great.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
    • “Unfortunately when I hit the third level there was a bug where the visuals stopped loading.”
  • stability
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes, particularly after the second level, making it nearly unplayable for many users. While some appreciate the humor and meta aspects, the overwhelming consensus is that the game is plagued by bugs that detract from the overall experience. Players express hope for future updates to address these stability problems, but current performance is a major drawback.

    • “Pretty upsetting the game still randomly freezes at the beginning of the 3rd level every time.”
    • “The game glitches and won't load anything, and I have to manually end the program through Task Manager.”
    • “Has potential, but consistently freezes between the second and third levels for me.”
  • atmosphere
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its engaging music, likable characters, and a blend of humor that adds depth to the experience. Reviewers note the effective use of dark yet funny elements, alongside interesting mechanics that enhance the overall ambiance, despite some criticism of the art style. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that captivates players and adds significant value to the game.

    • “It is very atmospheric and I hope a full version is coming soon!”
    • “In this short but atmospheric and pretty funny game, the devs put more soul than some modern AAA projects have.”
    • “I am not a big fan of squares with eyes, but the atmosphere is well done.”
    • “The atmosphere is what really pulled me in though.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game, with some finding it tedious due to repetitive elements and unengaging dialogue, while others did not find it overly burdensome. Technical issues, such as glitches affecting visuals, further detracted from the experience for some users. Overall, the grinding can feel monotonous, impacting player engagement with the game's characters and environment.

    • “The game elements sometimes made the game tedious, and the sarcastic nature of the character meant I never really gained a relationship with it.”
    • “Controls and environment can be tedious and not challenging.”
    • “Seems like a fun premise, but it glitched out when I hit the second level and the visuals basically disappeared (the whole screen went black with a single blue line across the center). I also found the opening dialogue tedious.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a strong emotional connection to the characters and story, often feeling heartbroken by key moments, such as a poignant plea for help. The game's ability to evoke feelings of empathy and concern, particularly towards the ending, leaves a lasting impact, with many expressing a desire for more content to continue the emotional journey. Overall, the game is praised for its wholesome yet deeply affecting narrative.

    • “Got emotionally invested in this game way too quickly, and I got my heart broken when [spoiler] Kevin said 'help me.'”
    • “Good game, the end was emotional for me. I really connected with the characters.”
    • “Wow, I spent literally 20 minutes playing this and felt emotional about the cube. I felt bad for the guy at the end and hope more gets released soon; I don't want to leave him there all alone.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance and resolution issues, particularly on lower-end systems. While players with high-performance NVIDIA cards may experience better results, overall, the game's performance is considered subpar for a lightweight 2D title.

    • “However, if you can play at a high resolution, and if you have an NVIDIA card, you should ensure it's using the high-performance NVIDIA processor. You should get a solid 10 to 15 minutes of great performance out of this.”
    • “I had some resolution and performance issues initially.”
    • “On top of that, the game's performance is horrendous, which I really don't understand, given that this should be a pretty lightweight 2D game.”
    • “However, if you can play at a high resolution, and if you have an NVIDIA card, you make sure it's using the high-performance NVIDIA processor, you should get a solid 10 or 15 minutes out of this.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is highly praised, with users giving it an impressive rating of 11/10 for its design, which is complemented by excellent audio and visuals. Overall, the character design significantly enhances the gameplay experience.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its short duration, taking only about 20 minutes to complete, which significantly limits its replayability, as players feel there is little incentive to revisit it.

    • “It took me 20 minutes to beat at a leisurely pace and had no replay value.”

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