Escape This
- May 3, 2016
- Four Winged Studio
Get on Steam"Escape This" is a casual puzzle game where players aim to complete stages chosen at random. The game encourages user-generated content, allowing players to edit and create their own unique maps to share with the community. The goal? To see if you can escape.
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Reviews
- The game is very easy to complete, allowing players to unlock all achievements in a matter of minutes.
- It offers trading cards, making it appealing for those looking to collect them.
- The game has potential for community-generated content, which could enhance its replayability.
- The graphics and overall quality are very low, resembling a poorly made indie project.
- Gameplay is frustrating due to bugs, poor physics, and unresponsive controls.
- There is a lack of meaningful content, with levels being random and unengaging.
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy despite being limited to a single track, while others criticize it for being poor and overly loud. Overall, the soundtrack fails to enhance the gaming experience, with many players expressing dissatisfaction.
“With the endlessly addictive music that plays at an uncontrollable volume, he embarks on his never-ending adventure through these rooms of death. Will Rick ever make it to the bathroom?”
“The music was one track that had a beginning and an end, but it was catchy.”
“This game has poor physics, a horrible soundtrack, and unimaginative achievements.”
“The music was 1 track that had a beginning and an end but was catchy.”
“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 is generally considered enjoyable for casual play, though it lacks visual appeal and can be frustrating and slow at times. New players may struggle initially due to the absence of a tutorial, but they can quickly adapt to the mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is short and lacks replayability, leading to mixed reviews.
“It may not be visually stunning, but the gameplay is enjoyable for passing the time.”
“For a new player, there is no tutorial, so you have to feel out the game mechanics and controls, but it doesn't take too long to stop dying.”
“The gameplay offers a unique experience that keeps you engaged.”
“For a new player, there is no tutorial, so you have to kind of feel out the game mechanics and controls, but it doesn't take too long to stop dying.”
“Gameplay is frustrating and slow.”
“Gameplay is very short and has no replayability.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being unpolished and filled with bugs, leading to a frustrating experience with issues like inaccurate hitboxes and a poorly designed user interface. Despite some quick responses from the developers to improve the visuals, the overall quality remains disappointing.
“The game itself is terribly realized: the hitboxes are insane, and you'll likely be killed just for being 1 meter away from the red spots; plus, the graphics are full of bugs. In the main menu, there's a 'wiki' link that, when clicked, leads to a 'page not found'. Apart from this, you enter the levels by clicking on 'load maps': the other two options are 'map options' (you can choose between 'map builder false' or 'true'?) and 'game options', which only should affect the game quality but don't change anything about the glitches and the overall crappy quality.”
“The graphics are terrible and unpolished, and the UI is awful.”
“Tho it looked ugly, the dev was reacting fast and polished up the graphics quickly.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story follows Rick, a blue cube, and conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, suggesting that resilience can lead to unexpected outcomes. Users humorously compare its narrative depth favorably to that of "Twilight."
“Still a better love story than Twilight!”
“So this is the story of Rick, the blue cube...”
“Story: ★”
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous glitches affecting gameplay, including erratic hitboxes and unresponsive controls. Users report significant graphical bugs and broken links in the menu, contributing to an overall frustrating experience.
“The game itself is terribly realized: the hitboxes are insane, and you'll likely be killed just for being 1 meter away from the red spots. The graphics are full of bugs. In the main menu, there's a 'wiki' link that, when clicked, leads to a 'page not found'. Additionally, entering levels requires clicking on 'load maps', while the other two options are 'map options' (you can choose between 'map builder false' or 'true') and 'game options', which should affect game quality but don't change anything about the glitches and the overall poor quality.”
“Honestly, there are so many glitches. The turning of the board causes the controls to change direction in ways that often don't make sense.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, with users noting that the gameplay is very short and lacks elements that would encourage players to return.
“Replay value: ★★”
“Gameplay is very short and has no replayability.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional experience of the game is significantly undermined by its numerous glitches, which create frustrating moments where players feel unfairly punished, detracting from immersion and engagement. The lack of clarity in gameplay elements further exacerbates this, leading to feelings of confusion and helplessness.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with players finding it unfunny and often nonsensical, describing the content as either stupid or frustratingly difficult. Many feel that the lack of coherent objectives and the randomness of the levels detract from any potential comedic value, leading to an overall disappointing experience.
