Escape This

About

Escape This is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Four Winged Studio and was released on May 4, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

44%

Audience ScoreBased on 262 reviews

emotional5 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

Easy to achieve 100% completion within a few minutes, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
The game is inexpensive and offers trading cards, which can be a draw for some players.
The concept of navigating a cube through obstacles is simple and can be enjoyable for casual play.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with levels being randomly selected and often reused.
The controls and hitboxes are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The graphics and user interface are unpolished and unattractive, resembling a low-quality student project.

music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
48%
26%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its relaxing qualities and catchy nature, while others find it repetitive and annoying due to its limited variety. Many noted that the soundtrack is the standout feature, despite complaints about its low volume and looping nature. Overall, while the music can provide a pleasant backdrop, it may become tiresome over extended play sessions.
- “The music is nice and relaxing though; I played the game again after I increased my volume and I enjoyed it so much.”
- “The music: the music is actually the very best thing about this game.”
- “The music was easy to listen to, and the game was fun to figure out.”
- “The only reason I'm giving this a negative review is that the soundtrack is only one song and it is extremely repetitive and annoying, and that the game is really slow.”
- “Although the game has easy levels and it is very easy to achieve 100% game, yet there's one thing that really annoyed me which is the looping & repetitive soundtrack.”
- “The music is annoying.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being unpolished, simplistic, and often described as "terrible" or "laughable." Many reviewers noted the use of basic geometric shapes and a lack of visual depth, with some suggesting that the graphics appear to be hastily developed or reminiscent of low-quality asset flips. While a few comments mentioned that the art style could be appealing, the overall consensus is that the graphics detract significantly from the gaming experience.
- “Visuals: the art is pretty, I like the colors.”
- “The immersive graphics boil my dual GTX 1080s with pure heat.”
- “✔ graphic & sound is decent”
- “The graphics are terrible and unpolished, and the UI is awful.”
- “The graphics are very basic geometric shapes, and the gameplay and level design don’t have anything innovative and aren’t worth playing.”
- “The graphics and level design look like they were pulled straight out of some funky YouTube Unity tutorials.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
64%
25%
The gameplay is widely criticized for being simplistic, short, and lacking depth, with many reviewers describing it as boring and unoriginal. Players note that the mechanics are awkward, achievements are easily obtainable within minutes, and the overall experience feels like a poorly executed prototype. The minimalist graphics and repetitive design further detract from any potential enjoyment, leading to a consensus that the game is not worth playing.
- “It ain't pretty on the eyes, but the gameplay is nice for killing some time.”
- “- forgiving game mechanics, which gives it a more casual feel.”
- “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 very short and has no replayability.”
- “The graphics are very basic geometric shapes and the gameplay and level design doesn’t have anything innovative and isn’t worth playing.”
- “The gameplay itself is just boring, as the levels aren't challenging due to their design but more due to the awful coding.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The game's story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, though it is criticized for lacking depth and clear goals. Players find the narrative simplistic, with one reviewer humorously noting it surpasses "Twilight" in terms of storytelling. Overall, the story is seen as minimal and not particularly engaging.
- “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.”
- “Everything is as you would expect, with the lack of a story or various goals.”
- “So this is the story of Rick, the blue cube...”
- “Still a better love story than Twilight!”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs affecting the UI, hitboxes, and overall graphics quality. Many features, such as the main menu links and game options, are dysfunctional, leading to a frustrating experience that overshadows any positive aspects. Overall, the game feels more like an unfinished project plagued by glitches and limited functionality.
- “It feels more like a buggy project than a game.”
- “The game itself, though, 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 whole graphics are full of bugs. In the main menu, there's a 'wiki' link that, when clicked, leads to a 'page not found'. But apart from this, you'd 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 they don't change anything about the glitches and the overall poor quality.”
- “It's quite buggy, with limited options (straight to full screen), and whilst it isn't that bad, the negatives do outweigh the positives.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, as players express frustration over its numerous glitches and overly simplistic design, which detracts from enjoyment. The gameplay, characterized by punishing mechanics and a lack of engaging content, leads to a sense of dissatisfaction rather than emotional investment. Overall, the experience feels tedious and unfulfilling, leaving players disheartened rather than emotionally connected to the game.
- “The emotional journey of navigating through the game's challenges is both frustrating and rewarding, as each level tests your patience and determination.”
- “Despite its simplistic design, the game evokes a sense of nostalgia and reflection, making players feel a deep connection to their progress and setbacks.”
- “The experience of overcoming obstacles in the game can be surprisingly moving, as each victory feels hard-earned and significant.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the game's replayability lacking, citing its short gameplay duration as a key factor that diminishes the incentive to play again.
- “Gameplay is very short and has no replayability.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, with some specifically noting that it does not contribute to meaningful achievements.
- “I was not amused in any way; it was so tedious.”
- “[b]Grindy achievement:[/b] no.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with players finding it unfunny and often annoying, describing the content as random and lacking coherent objectives. Many levels are perceived as either glitched or overly difficult, detracting from any potential comedic value. Overall, the humor fails to engage players, leading to a disappointing experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization aspect is noted for utilizing 216MB of high-performance DDR2 RAM, indicating a focus on efficient memory management and performance enhancement.