Escape the Underground

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Escape the Underground is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Sleepy Vampire Games and was released on March 15, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

At the bottom of a massive underground dump, a sentient pile of sludge is born. After finding a discarded book that shows photographs of the surface, they decide to make the journey upward to see the outside world.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a captivating atmosphere with excellent sound design and challenging puzzles that keep players engaged.
Controls are intuitive, and the level design is solid, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly frustrating.
The game is free to play, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of platformers looking for a fun and challenging adventure.

The camera perspective is too close, leading to blind jumps and making it difficult to navigate certain areas, which can result in frustration.
Some players find the difficulty level excessively high, with long stages and a lack of checkpoints making progress feel demoralizing.
The game lacks originality and does not introduce new ideas, making it feel like a standard platformer despite its potential.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for its sweetness and charm, with some players expressing a desire to play solely for the soundtrack. However, there are mixed feelings about the music's fit within the game's overall theme, as some find it incongruous.
- “Gotta hear this music.”
- “Amazing music.”
- “I love how the music absolutely does not fit the game.”
- “This game's music is very sweet; I'll run the game just to listen to the music if I wanted to.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers emphasize that challenging platformers should focus on technical skill and precision rather than frustrating design choices. They appreciate smooth controls and engaging gameplay that encourages players to persist through levels.
- “Smooth controls and fun, addicting gameplay that makes you want to keep pushing through the levels.”
- “Difficult platformers should be made difficult by virtue of their technical jumps (hard movement, mechanics, precision) not by virtue of their short sightedness.”
- “Difficult platformers should be made difficult by virtue of their technical jumps (hard movement, mechanics, precision) not by virtue of their short-sightedness.”
- “The controls feel unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute even the simplest maneuvers.”
- “The level design is confusing and often leads to unnecessary deaths, detracting from the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the added replayability provided by the extra mode, which encourages them to revisit the game for a fresh experience.
- “The extra mode adds significant replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths you can take.”
- “The extra mode adds replayability.”
- “I found the game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a compelling story and an endearing protagonist, making it appealing for fans of 2D platformers. However, players note that the challenging gameplay can lead to frustration, particularly for those who struggle with the level design and require extensive grinding to progress.
- “The game has a good story and is a must-play if you enjoy 2D platformers, though it can be quite challenging and requires patience.”
- “I appreciate that the game features a story and a cute protagonist, but the difficulty of repeating stages can be frustrating.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game features challenging grinding mechanics that can be frustrating for those lacking patience, but it is rewarding for fans of 2D platformers who enjoy the grind. Overall, it is considered a must-play for its engaging story and gameplay, provided you are prepared for the difficulty.
- “The game has a good story, but the grinding can be very hard and frustrating, especially if you lack patience. It's a great game for those who enjoy 2D platformers, but be prepared for the grind.”