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 provides a sense of joy and hope, helping players cope with difficult situations.
- The hand-drawn graphics are visually appealing, and the music fits the scenes well.
- The puzzles are mostly enjoyable and provide a satisfying challenge, especially for those who enjoy short games with easy achievements.
- The story is poorly fleshed out, leaving many unanswered questions and a lack of meaningful progression.
- Interactivity is hindered by poorly indicated items, making it frustrating to find important objects.
- The gameplay can become illogical, especially in the final chapter, leading to a disorienting experience.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking coherence, with many plot points left unanswered and a reliance on visual storytelling and scattered text scraps. While some players appreciate the moral themes and visuals, the overall narrative is deemed insubstantial and forgettable, detracting from the gameplay experience.
“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.”
“And what we're left with is an insubstantial, forgettable attempt at a mystery story of sorts.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their appealing visuals and artistic touch, effectively conveying the story alongside letters found in each chapter. However, some areas are criticized for being too dark, making it challenging to identify interactive objects. Overall, while the graphics enhance the experience, they are not without their flaws.
“The story is told mainly through the visuals and letters, of which you can find three in each chapter.”
“Graphics-wise, it's pretty nice.”
“Music, though somewhat subdued, is good and fits the scenes well; graphics have a nice touch.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, fitting the scenes effectively and contributing to a relaxing atmosphere, though some users note it lacks depth and meaningful audio. While the subdued soundtrack enhances the experience, it may not stand out significantly.
“Music, though somewhat subdued, is good and fits the scenes well.”
“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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay features enjoyable puzzles, but some players found inconsistencies that detracted from the overall experience, leading to confusion regarding both the gameplay mechanics and the story.
“The gameplay and puzzles are mostly enjoyable.”
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
“This game made no sense with neither the story nor the gameplay at times.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy.”
“I found the mechanics to be overly complicated and not intuitive at all.”
- 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 frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
