- October 13, 2016
- Simon Fredholm
Escape the Game
Platforms
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.





- 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.
- humor358 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.”