Escape The Past
- September 14, 2016
- 3DDUO
Get on Steam"Escape The Past" is a challenging escape game that takes place on a mysterious island. Players must solve puzzles and uncover secrets from their past using clues found in surreal landscapes. The goal is to collect the three pieces of a letter that reveal one's identity. It's a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, with a focus on fighting the consequences of one's past actions.
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Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing experience with enjoyable gameplay and nice visuals.
- Puzzles are generally easy and can be completed quickly, making it accessible for casual players.
- It has a good standard price for the content and includes easy achievements.
- The game lacks a meaningful story and fails to provide adequate guidance for players, leading to confusion.
- Some interactive items are poorly indicated, making it frustrating to find necessary objects.
- The gameplay can feel simplistic and repetitive, with some puzzles lacking logical coherence.
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 32 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking depth, with players noting that it relies heavily on scattered text scraps and visuals rather than a cohesive narrative. Many reviews highlight the absence of traditional storytelling elements, such as cutscenes or voice acting, leading to an insubstantial and forgettable experience. Overall, while the game may offer a relaxing gameplay experience, its story is seen as minimal and unsatisfying.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story is told mainly through the visuals and letters, of which you can find three in each chapter.”
“Oh, nice story, approximately 2 hours of playing or so, thanks for nuts.”
“The game is quite short, each stage will likely take less than 10 minutes to solve for experienced players, and the story you can only piece together from found text scraps, giving the impression that it almost doesn’t matter at all.”
“(there's also no explanation for why the way we leave the island in the end works, when it apparently hasn't before.) basically, lots of things are just left unanswered and unexplained, because so much of the story just seems to have been completely omitted.”
“The game lacks storytelling devices beyond the letters you collect through each level.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their interesting art style and warm color palette, contributing positively to the visual experience. However, some users noted issues with dark corners that make it difficult to interact with objects, and while the visuals are appealing, they feel they don't fully compensate for the lack of a well-developed story. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, though not without some drawbacks.
“The story is told mainly through the visuals and letters, of which you can find three in each chapter.”
“While the graphics are not something I would call nice, the art style is interesting and it uses warm colors which are pleasing to the eye.”
“Not a bad game, simple and a little short, but you don't need to invest too much time in it :) also has great, well-crafted art style.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and fitting for the scenes, though it lacks depth and memorability. While some players appreciate its calming effect, others feel it is somewhat subdued and not particularly impactful. Overall, it enhances the atmosphere but does not stand out as a remarkable feature.
“Music, though somewhat subdued, is good and fits the scenes well; graphics have a nice touch, but the problem is that some corners are quite dark and it can be difficult to spot the objects to interact with.”
“I liked the music as it was relaxing, but again it's not something I'd call a masterpiece.”
“There is no meaningful audio or music.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the puzzles enjoyable while others describe the overall experience as boring and lacking coherence. Despite some positive elements, many feel that the gameplay does not stand out and fails to elevate the game beyond an average experience.
“The gameplay and puzzles are mostly nice.”
“Enjoyable gameplay.”
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you invested.”
“The puzzles are okay, but the gameplay itself is boring.”
“This game made no sense with neither the story nor the gameplay at times.”
“No element stands out as a gameplay pillar to rally around to elevate the experience beyond a soft average.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report occasional glitches affecting stability, such as items being incorrectly rendered in front of others, which can disrupt the visual experience.
“There are some glitches, with some items being drawn in front of others they should be behind.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced several freezes during gameplay, which disrupted my experience.”
