Escape The Museum

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Escape The Museum is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Gogii Games and was released on April 29, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Escape the Museum" is a suspenseful game where you play as Susan, an museum worker searching for her daughter after a earthquake. Navigate through the ruined museum, solve 25 puzzles and 60 hidden object levels to reach your daughter. Features mini games and the unlockable "Antique Round". Can you help Susan and Caitlin escape the museum?

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

story10 positive mentions

graphics13 negative mentions

Nostalgic experience for those who played it as a child, evoking warm feelings and fond memories.
Offers a variety of puzzles and gameplay styles, including hidden object scenes and adventure puzzles.
Good for casual gamers and families looking for a simple, non-violent game.

Extremely low-resolution graphics make it difficult to see and identify hidden objects, leading to frustration.
Repetitive gameplay with cluttered scenes and poorly placed items, often obscured by the user interface.
The story is thin and lacks urgency, making the gameplay feel disjointed and unengaging.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
66%
10%
The story is generally perceived as mediocre, with a simple premise of a mother searching for her daughter in a museum after an earthquake. While some players appreciate the initial urgency and the engaging nature of the narrative, many criticize it for being thin, illogical, and bogged down by repetitive puzzles and cluttered hidden object scenes that detract from the overall experience. The voice acting and visuals also receive negative feedback, further diminishing the impact of the storyline.
- “The story is okay; an earthquake happened while you’re in a museum, and you must work through each room to get your daughter and escape.”
- “The storyline is simple, but works well: you are trapped in a museum after an earthquake, and slowly work your way to freedom.”
- “It has an engaging story that moves you through the different puzzles.”
- “The story's boring and consists mainly of filler.”
- “What kills the story are the objects and minigame puzzles.”
- “The plot is weak and makes no sense most of the time (you're a mother trying to get to her child in a room that seems to be on the other side of the planet and you take your time to save 'artefacts' that make no sense: glasses, a floppy disk, a stamp - worth like $1.7k?, and other nonsensical junk that, in a real situation, would just encumber you in your quest).”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
50%
41%
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as low-resolution, blurry, and difficult to navigate, making it hard to identify objects. Despite some acknowledgment of decent artwork, the lack of resolution options and poor visual quality significantly detracts from the gameplay experience, often leading to frustration. Overall, the graphical issues are seen as a major hindrance, overshadowing any potential enjoyment from the puzzles.
- “The artwork may be decent, but it does not excuse the poor overall quality of the game.”
- “Graphics are not the best but it is a good game to play!”
- “If you really enjoy spot the hidden objects puzzles you may enjoy this game, or might not due to the graphical issues.”
- “Let's be honest here, the graphics are god awful and half of the objects are unrecognizable.”
- “The graphics quality isn't good enough to make out any objects distinctively, which ruins the point of the game!”
- “The graphics suck; pictures of objects have just been stuck onto a background picture and everything looks out of place, like a jumble of pictures cut from a magazine thrown into a pile.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
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The gameplay primarily revolves around traditional hidden-object mechanics and a series of four puzzle types, but it suffers from poor graphical quality, including low-resolution images and a gloomy atmosphere that make it difficult to spot objects. Many players find the mechanics simplistic and lacking challenge, often comparing it to a game suitable for very young children. Overall, the gameplay experience is hindered by visual issues rather than mechanical flaws.
- “The main gameplay mechanic focuses around a series of four types of puzzles.”
- “If the actual hidden object/puzzle gameplay may or may not be fun, I can't actually tell.”
- “Instead, the museum's curator wants you to save his 'artifacts' (some of them are just everyday objects like matchboxes and dice... how can these be worth thousands?) scattered around the room by collecting them in the more traditional hidden-object gameplay.”
- “Gameplay summary: the main issue with the gameplay is not from a mechanical point of view but graphical; the low-res images, mixed perspective, and gloomy atmosphere make objects difficult to spot, not because of clever puzzles but poor visual effects.”
- “The mechanics are boring and borderline idiotic, but may be suitable for a child of about 5, since it's just a matter of 'find x in pile of junk and use on item y' with no actual challenge to it.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally described as okay, with some players finding it pleasant while others felt it became repetitive or annoying over time. Voice acting received positive remarks, but overall, the music does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “Music is nice and doesn't disturb the player during the game.”
- “The music was okay, not bad, though it got on my nerves sometimes.”
- “I think there is a single music track (or at least it felt like it), so that can get annoying if you’re in a scene for too long.”
- “I turned off both the music and the voice, so I cannot say if they were any good or not.”
- “[b] Music [/b] 5 of 10”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs and visual issues, including blurriness.
- “Like the other reviews pointed out, this game is very buggy and lacks clarity.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its low-resolution graphics and mixed perspectives, which contribute to a gloomy environment that hinders object visibility. This detracts from the overall experience, as players find it challenging to engage with the game due to poor visual effects rather than intricate puzzles.
- “The main issue with the gameplay is not from a mechanical point of view but graphical; the low-resolution images and mixed perspectives create a gloomy atmosphere that makes objects difficult to spot, not due to clever puzzles but rather poor visual effects.”
- “The overall atmosphere feels dull and uninspired, lacking the immersive qualities that would draw players into the game world.”
- “The game's environment is poorly designed, resulting in a lack of engagement and a feeling of disconnection from the narrative.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its ironic situations, such as the juxtaposition of saving priceless artifacts while inadvertently destroying others, which adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience. Players appreciate this comedic element, even if they don't expect a deep plot.
- “I also find it kind of funny that you're supposed to save invaluable museum artifacts while breaking quite a few others. Oh well, I don't expect an awesome plot in these kinds of games.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever puns and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making even the most intense moments feel light-hearted and fun.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern gaming PC features and failing to run smoothly on contemporary hardware.