Escape The Past

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Escape The Past is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by 3DDUO and was released on September 14, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing experience with enjoyable puzzles that are not overly challenging, making it suitable for casual players.
Visually appealing with well-crafted art style and relaxing music that enhances the atmosphere.
Easy to achieve 100% completion, making it a good choice for players who enjoy collecting achievements.

The game suffers from significant bugs, particularly in Chapter 3, which can hinder progress and lead to frustration.
Lacks a coherent story and meaningful narrative, relying on scattered letters that do not provide sufficient context.
Gameplay can feel vague and unresponsive, with poorly indicated interactive items leading to aimless clicking.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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32%
The game's story is largely criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking depth, with players noting that it relies heavily on scattered text scraps that fail to provide a coherent narrative. Many reviews highlight the absence of traditional storytelling elements, such as cutscenes or voice acting, resulting in an insubstantial and forgettable experience. While the visuals are appreciated, the overall impression is that the story is minimal and unsatisfying, leaving many questions unanswered.
- “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.”
- “The story (?) is presented in 3 parts of a note you have to find in each episode.”
- “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.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The graphics are generally praised for their interesting art style and warm color palette, contributing positively to the overall visual experience. However, some users noted issues with dark corners that make it difficult to interact with objects, suggesting that while the visuals are appealing, they could benefit from improved clarity. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong aspect of the game, despite some minor 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 a great, well-crafted art style.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, failing to immerse players in the game world.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Music, though somewhat subdued, is good and fits the scenes well; graphics have a nice touch.”
- “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.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
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 a few positive notes, 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 throughout.”
- “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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report occasional glitches affecting stability, such as items being rendered in front of others incorrectly.
- “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 bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”